The Lien International Conference on Good Governance 2025 invites scholars and practitioners from around the globe to submit their research and contribute to discussions on how governance structures can balance resilience, inclusivity, and innovation across sectors, from geopolitical strategy to digital transformation, sustainable development, and financial governance.
Held in conjunction with Singapore’s 60th anniversary of nation building, this edition of the biennial conference is organized by the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration (NCPA) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), in collaboration with the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS). The conference will take place in Singapore on 21–22 July 2025, under the timely and compelling theme: “Global Resilience and Cultural Diversity.”
Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts (max. 300 words) aligned with the theme, particularly in areas such as:
Resilience in a Fragmented World
AI, Ethics, and Global Governance
Digitalization, Cybersecurity, and Public Trust
Governing Cultural and Social Diversity
Financial Technology and Governance Innovation
Sustainable Development and Climate Finance
Trade, Global Supply Chains, and Economic Governance
ASEAN’s Strategic Role in a Multipolar World
Regionalism and Cross-Border Cooperation
Historical Lessons in Governance during Crisis
Authors are invited to submit abstracts by 30 April 2025. Those who submit full papers (up to 8,000 words) will be eligible for the Best Paper Awards, with selected papers considered for post-conference publication.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce that Kimberley Atheba will be joining the Secretariat as Assistant Programme Manager, effective July 1st, 2025.
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.
27 June 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 ...
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