We are excited to announce the launch of new website pages for both the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) and the Latin American Group of Public Administration (LAGPA).

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its prestigious awards, the Donald C. Stone Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement and Well-Being of IASIA and the O.P. Dwivedi Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Public Administration and Public Policy Worldwide, for 2025.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is excited to announce two significant appointments to its Board of Management. Prof. Liezel Lues has been appointed as the Vice-President for the Africa Region, while Dr. Mohammad Saleh Ibrahim Albakhiti and Prof. Nura Mohamed joined the IASIA Board of Management, representing the Middle East and Africa regions respectively. These appointments reflect the Institute's commitment to enhancing its governance with exceptional leadership and expertise.

During the IASIA 2024 Conference, held in Bloemfontein, South Africa, from July 1 to 5, 2024, the annual awards ceremony celebrated distinguished contributions to the field of public administration.

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) held its General Assembly on July 4th, 2024, in a hybrid mode, combining both in-person and virtual participation. The event took place in Bloemfontein, South Africa, chaired by Dr. Najat Zarrouk, IASIA President, who presented the 2024 President's Report. This report underscored significant advancements and introduced strategic proposals aimed at shaping the future of public administration.

The IASIA 2024 Conference, one of the three leading annual conferences of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), was held in Bloemfontein, South Africa, from July 1 to 5, 2024.   Organized in close collaboration with the University of the Free State (UFS) and addressing the theme "Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness", the event brought together global experts to explore cutting-edge solutions for contemporary public governance challenges.

The International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration education and training (ICAPA) is the quality assurance body of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), an entity affiliated with the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS).ICAPA evaluates compliance of public administration/management/governance, public policy and public affairs programs with the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training jointly elaborated by IASIA and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training.  The workshop will take place on February 20, 2023, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, New York time, and will be conducted in Portuguese.