Highlights from the EGPA 2024 Conference

Diogo Pereira,

The 46th Annual Conference of the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) took place from September 3 to 6, 2024, at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens. This year's conference attracted over 593 participants from 45 countries, who came together to engage in meaningful discussions under the theme: "Strengthening Democratic Governance for Better Public Policies and Services."

Throughout the conference, attendees participated in a range of plenary sessions, workshops, and panel discussions, sharing insights and best practices aimed at enhancing democratic governance and improving public service delivery. The exchange of ideas fostered collaboration and innovation among scholars, practitioners, policymakers and Ph.D students. 

We are pleased to announce that the final report is now available. This comprehensive report highlights key discussions, findings, and insights from the conference, providing valuable takeaways for future initiatives in the field.

To access the full report and view the photos from the event, please visit the links below. 

We encourage all participants and interested parties to explore the findings and continue the dialogue on strengthening democratic governance. 


Appointment of Chair of the PhD Symposium and  new co-chairs of EGPA Permanent Study Groups

During the meeting of the EGPA Steering Committee in Athens, the following decisions were made to appoint new chairs:

1. PhD Symposium :  Prof Dr Benjamin Friedländer was appointed as Main Chair of the Symposium.

2. PSG X Law and PA : Yseult Marique was appointed as co-chair. We thank very much Dacian Dragos who was engaged as chair during many years.

3. PSG XII : Public Sector Financial Management  - Sandro Brunelli and Gorana Roje. We thank very much Sandra Cohen for her engagement as chair of the study group during many years

4. PSG XXIII: Administration, Diversity and Equal Treatment :  Roco Frondizi was appointed as co-chair prior to the Conference and was actively engaged in the EGPA2024 Conference.


SAVE THE DATE - EGPA 2025 Conference

The EGPA 2025 Conference will be held in Glasgow (Scotland) from 26-29 August.

More information will be available soon. 

Stay tuned!

Resources

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Ghent UniversityBachelor of Science in Public Administration and Management and Master of Science in Public Administration and ManagementFull reaccreditation granted for six years (2025–2031)

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