The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is proud to extend its warmest congratulations to Prof. Dr. Pregala Pillay, Project Director of IASIA’s Working Group II: Ethics and Culture in the Public Sector, on her recent recognition as an honorary member of Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA), the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.
Professor Pregala Solosh Pillay is a Public Administration expert with a focus on governance, ethics, leadership, and corruption. She has led research on corruption in South Africa, co-edited books on African corruption and leadership, and held leadership roles in international working groups. Currently, she is a Professor at Stellenbosch University and was the first Vice Dean: Social Impact and Transformation. Her honorary membership with PAA is a testament to her dedication, leadership, and profound impact on public service globally.
This recognition places Prof. Pillay alongside a distinguished network of professionals and academics who share a passion for excellence in public administration and education. Her work within IASIA and beyond continues to inspire and shape the future of public sector governance and ethics.
IASIA congratulates Prof. Pillay Pregala on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to her continued leadership and success in advancing the principles of ethics and integrity in public administration.
The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce that submissions in Spanish will be accepted for selected tracks of its 2025 Annual Conference, to be held in Mexico City from October 13 to 17, 2025, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) actively participated in the 24th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), held in New York from 7 to 11 April 2025. This year’s session was centered on the theme "Governance and institutional perspectives on advancing sustainable, inclusive, science and evidence-based solutions for the SDGs."
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Honoring a Legacy of Excellence, Equity, and Service in Public Administration Education
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) deeply mourn the passing of Dr. Blue Wooldridge, a revered scholar, educator, and lifelong advocate of diversity, equity, and excellence in public administration.
With an academic career spanning more than five decades, Dr. Wooldridge served as Distinguished Career Professor and Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he shaped generations of public servants and scholars. He was also a dedicated leader within IASIA, notably as Project Director of Working ...