The Central Administrative Project Z coordinates the research network’s activities. All central and administrative tasks as well as budget coordination are supervised by Z. As central focal point for the CRC’s publication policy or its research data management, Z is closely connected to the research projects Public Spheres and Reflection. The Central Administration Project supports the spokespersons and the board in their managerial duties and is the first point of call for new members, associate members, Mercator and other fellows. Finally, Z maintains contact with the German Research Foundation DFG.