Mexico City,  Mexico

IASIA 2025 Conference

"Shaping the Future of Governance: Transforming Mindsets, Enhancing Skills, and Expanding Knowledge"

IASIA 2024 Conference: Check The Preliminary Program and Registration is Open

Cesar Rojas Alfonzo,

We are excited to announce that registration for the IASIA 2024 Conference is now open!

We have received 286 abstracts and proposals, authored by 392 scholars and practitioners from 33 countries. We expect more than 300 registrations in the coming months.

The IASIA 2024 Conference will provide a solid platform for discussions on the main theme of "Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness," along with other relevant public governance topics. These will be explored through keynote speeches, thematic panels, and our 10 IASIA Working Group sessions.

Additionally, the conference will feature IASIA governance meetings and a robust social program aimed at fostering networking among participants. Prof. Dr. Liza van Jaarsveldt (University of South Africa), Dr. Christa de Wet (North-West University), and Prof. Dr. Liezel Lues (University of the Free State) will serve as rapporteurs.

A PhD Seminar will also be held, chaired by Prof. Dr. Michiel S. De Vries (Radboud University), Prof. Dr. Hendri Kroukamp (University of the Free State), and Prof. Dr. Kambidima Wotela (University of the Witwatersrand), providing young researchers a unique opportunity to engage with an international and interdisciplinary research community.

A highlight of the conference will be the keynote speeches addressing critical challenges such as the COVID-19 aftermath, geopolitical tensions, and climate change. Speakers Ms. Yoliswa Makhasi, Director-General of the Department of Public Service and Administration, South Africa, Ms. Bontle Lerumo, from the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA), and Hon. Cllr Bheke Stofile, President of SALGA, will discuss innovative public service delivery models involving private companies, NGOs, and community groups.

The Host Country Panel will focus on South Africa's governance and socio-economic issues, discussing the protection of socio-economic rights and the future of local municipalities through co-governance. The panel includes Dr. Henk Boshoff, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission, Mr. Julius Kleynhans, Executive Manager of the Local Government Division at Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) and Prof. Mpilo Pearl Sithole, Campus Vice-Principal, among other experts, offering valuable insights into improving public service delivery and governance in South Africa.

Additionally, during the Closing Ceremony, Ms. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi will provide the audience with some highlights on Alternative Services Delivery and Social Responsiveness.

Participants are encouraged to check the conference program for more information and to register if they haven't already. Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to connect with experts, share insights, and advance discussions on contemporary public governance themes.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Resources

The Institute of International and Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is proud to announce the release of Public Administration in Italy in Political and Historical Context: The Craft of the Italian State, edited by leading experts Edoardo Ongaro, Carla Barbati, Fabrizio Di Mascio, Francesco Longo, and Alessandro Natalini. This comprehensive volume is the first of a three-part series that delves deeply into the development of public administration, management, and governance in Italy.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) joins the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Allan Rosenbaum, a visionary leader in public administration, at a special Celebration of Life event. The event will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM at The Mayflower Hotel’s Chinese Room in Washington, D.C.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, unveiled a landmark publication, “Viksit Bharat@2047: Governance Transformed”, during the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025. The book, part of the IIAS Public Governance Series, provides a comprehensive exploration of India’s public administration, offering a strategic roadmap for achieving developed nation status by 2047.

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