The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce that Kimberley Atheba will be joining the Secretariat as Assistant Programme Manager, effective July 1st, 2025.
The EGPA Permanent Study Group XII on Public Sector Financial Management hosted its Spring Workshop on May 9-10, 2024, at the University of Basilicata in Matera, Italy. The workshop, themed "The Role of Sustainability and Digital Transformation as Propellers of Public Value Creation," attracted over 70 participants from 10 countries, including Brazil and Australia, reflecting its global significance.
Distinguished speakers and academics led two insightful roundtable discussions. The first roundtable focused on "Ideas and Projects on Digitalization in the Public Sector," serving as a catalyst for engaging discussions on this crucial theme. The second roundtable, "Public Sector in Sustainability Transformation: Selected Perspectives and Implementation Challenges," featured prominent practitioners from Italian and European public administration, offering invaluable insights into sustainability initiatives.
The workshop featured 10 parallel sessions, during which 30 papers were presented, covering a wide range of themes and methodological approaches. Notably, two parallel sessions were dedicated to the special issue of the International Journal of Public Administration associated with the workshop, showcasing cutting-edge research in the field.
The workshop's success underscores the growing importance of sustainability and digital transformation in shaping the future of public sector financial management.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce that Kimberley Atheba will be joining the Secretariat as Assistant Programme Manager, effective July 1st, 2025.
The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) informs all interested participants that the extended deadline for submitting abstracts or panel proposals is rapidly approaching. Submissions for the IASIA 2025 Conference will be accepted only until June 30, 2025.
27 June 2025
IASIA is pleased to announce the establishment of Working Group XI: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience, which will explore the opportunities and institutional challenges in integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change for urban resilience. The Group will also examine the crucial role that institutes and universities play in identifying structural gaps in governance and in developing effective training modalities for urban public officials and future leaders.
The Working Group is led by:
Dr. Mohamed Mastere, University Mohammed V of Rabat (Morocco) – Project DirectorDr. Mark Pelling, University College London (UK) – Co-ChairProf. Sara Hoeflich, United Cities and Local Governments ...