Mr Amitava Basu was a cherished colleague, mentor, and friend whose quiet generosity and readiness to help defined his presence in every professional space he entered. Within IASIA, he served with distinction as Board Member (2022–2025), Functional Vice-President for Regional and International Cooperation (2025–2028), and Co-Chair of Working Group IV on Subnational Governance and Development, bringing careful judgment, deep collegiality, and an unwavering commitment to strengthening cooperation across the global community of public administration schools and institutes. He was not only a leader but a listener: thoughtful, respectful, and always willing to make time for others, especially younger colleagues and students. His intellectual generosity and human warmth strengthened, made IASIA more inclusive, and made it more collaborative.

On 15 October 2025, the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) elected Professor Liezel Lues, from the University of the Free State (South Africa), as its new President for the 2025–2028 term. The election also brought forward a new Board of Management, representing institutions from all world regions and reaffirming IASIA’s truly global and inclusive character.

The IASIA 2025 Annual Conference took place in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 13 to 17, 2025, under the theme "Shaping the Future of Governance: Transforming Mindsets, Enhancing Skills, and Expanding Knowledge." Organized in close collaboration with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico, the event welcomed over 200 participants from around the world, marking the return of an IIAS event to Mexico more than 50 years after the Institute’s first conference outside Europe.

We are excited to announce that registration for the IASIA 2025 Annual Conference is now open!

Elections to be held during IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City

The first month of Voruganti Srinivas's (India) presidency at the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) has been marked by an intense agenda focused on building a more united, innovative, and globally connected institution. Since his election on June 3, Srinivas, who also serves as Secretary of India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), has demonstrated a strong commitment to dialogue and collaboration, laying the groundwork for his tenure.

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.

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 ...

After an extensive two-year global review process, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) have finalized and launched the updated Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training.

The MENAPAR 2025 Conference, held in Amman, Jordan, from April 28 to 30, brought together leading regional and international stakeholders to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration in the field of public administration. Under the theme “Public Administration in the MENA Region: Transitions, Resilience, and Future Prospects,” the event provided a dynamic platform for high-level dialogue on innovation, institutional transformation, and governance reform in a rapidly evolving global landscape.