The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of Developments in Administration (DinA). This issue features three original research articles that delve into fiscal, institutional, and human resource dimensions of public sector transformation across Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

1. The Brazilian Public Spending Cap and the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Gerson Sicca, Leonardo Secchi, and João Catarino
This paper applies the Advocacy Coalition Framework to examine how Brazil’s fiscal policy coalitions navigated the unprecedented shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the crisis, findings suggest stability in policy core beliefs, offering critical insight into the resilience of fiscal paradigms even in extraordinary times. A comparative glance at the EU further enriches the discussion.

2. The Narrative Path of Indonesian Public Sector Reforms (1998–2023)
By Malul Azam and Geert Bouckaert
In this article, the authors trace the evolution of Indonesian public sector reforms from 1998 to 2023, beginning with constitutional amendments that reshaped power dynamics and laid the foundation for Indonesian democracy. The study emphasizes the central role of public financial management reforms in catalyzing broader changes, supported by the alignment of policy and budgeting processes. While influenced by New Public Management, Indonesia’s approach reflects a blended model adapted to local constraints, with cautious implementation to mitigate risks. The findings underscore the importance of context-sensitive reform strategies, particularly in developing countries facing institutional and capacity challenges.

3. Motivation of the Faculty in Politics and Administration Training in Vietnam
By Thi Thu Cuc Nguyen and Thi Bich Lan Nguyen
This empirical investigation explores the work motivation of faculty members at state-funded provincial schools of politics and administration in Vietnam. Drawing on a large-scale survey and interviews, the research identifies key motivational drivers and disparities across gender and educational attainment, offering practical insights into enhancing motivation for faculty members involved in training local

We invite scholars, practitioners, and students alike to explore these studies and engage with the rich discussions they foster on the paths, possibilities, and persistent challenges of public administration reform.

About DinA

Developments in Administration (DinA) is the international, open access, and double-bind peer reviewed online scientific journal of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) in the field of Public Administration, Development Studies and Area Studies. It publishes material in English bundled in two issues per year. DinA focuses on contemporary processes of administrative reform undertaken for development purposes, understood in the framework of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals agenda.