Call for Papers: IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City

Cesar Rojas Alfonzo,

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City from October 13 to 17, 2025, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico. Under the theme "Shaping the Future of Governance: Transforming Mindsets, Enhancing Skills, and Expanding Knowledge," the Conference will convene scholars, practitioners, and students to explore how public administration can evolve to meet 21st-century challenges.

A Global Platform for Research and Exchange

The IASIA Annual Conference is an exclusive opportunity to present and discuss cutting-edge research on critical governance challenges, engage with leading experts in public administration worldwide, and network with peers across academia, government, and international organizations.

The 2025 edition will offer:

  • High-level plenary sessions featuring distinguished leaders on public governance;
  • Special panels on cutting-edge topics;
  • Working Group sessions covering diverse themes;
  • A dedicated PhD seminar, providing valuable feedback and networking for early-career scholars.

Submit Your Abstract

We invite contributions in the form of abstracts addressing the conference theme or relevant topics within the 10 IASIA Working Groups, including:

  • Education and Training in Public Administration
  • Ethics and Culture in the Public Sector
  • Public Sector Reform
  • Subnational Governance and Development
  • Gender, Diversity and Equity
  • Governance, Leadership and Management
  • Public Policy and Implementation
  • Human Resources Management in the Public Sector
  • International Dimensions of Public Administration
  • Public Administration in Fragile and Conflict-affected States

Whether you are a senior scholar, a policymaker, a practitioner, or a doctoral student, IASIA 2025 is your opportunity to engage with a dynamic and diverse community committed to improving public governance research, education, and practice worldwide.

📬 Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025

🔗 For submission guidelines and more information, visit the IASIA Conference website.

We look forward to meeting you in Mexico City to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and co-create the future of public governance.

Resources

On behalf of the International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training Programs (ICAPA), we are delighted to congratulate Ghent University (Belgium) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University – College of Public Policy (Qatar) on the successful accreditation and reaccreditation of their respective programs. These achievements reflect the institutions’ outstanding commitment to excellence in public administration education and to advancing the global standards of our profession.

Ghent UniversityBachelor of Science in Public Administration and Management and Master of Science in Public Administration and ManagementFull reaccreditation granted for six years (2025–2031)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University – ...

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are proud to welcome several prestigious institutions as new members, reinforcing their roles as leading global platforms for public administration research, education, and practice.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce the release of  Digital Transformation in European Public Services:Complexities, Challenges, and Good Practices, edited by Nicolae Urs, David Špaček, and Steven Nõmmik. This insightful volume explores the evolving landscape of digital innovation within European public administrations, offering a comprehensive examination of management practices that either enable or hinder digital transformation across different government levels.

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