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.

It is with the greatest sorrow that we heard the passing away of our dear colleague and friend Dr. Fabienne Maron on December 30th, 2024.  This sad event came as a shock to all of us as we were away on the end of year break. Our greatest regret is that we were not around when she said good bye. 

Fabienne will remain as an icon of IIAS. She joined us in 2000 upon graduation with a PhD from UCLouvain. During her 24 year long service with IIAS, she was key to the spectacular development of the European Group ...