Public Governance Series

Christopher Pollitt Prize Recognizes Best Paper Published in the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS)

Diogo Pereira,

We are delighted to announce that the prestigious Christopher Pollitt Prize for the best article published in the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) in 2023 has been awarded to Mr. Luca Tangi, Prof. Mara Soncin, Prof. Tommaso Agasisti, and Prof. Giuliano Noci.

Their winning paper, titled “Exploring e-maturity in Italian local governments: empirical results from a three-step latent class analysis” (Vol 89 (1): 76-94), was selected through a rigorous assessment process involving our Editor-in-Chief, the five Deputy Editors, and a final vote by the members of the Global Editorial Committee. The paper stood out for its innovative data and fresh perspectives on international public administrations.

We extend our sincere congratulations to the authors once again and look forward to their continued contributions to the field of public administration.

The award-winning article is available for free access on the IRAS website.

About IRAS

The International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to academic and professional public administration. Established in 1927, IRAS is the oldest scholarly journal in the field, with a focus on comparative and international topics. The journal aims to shape the future agenda of public administration globally by promoting international comparisons, innovative techniques, and fostering dialogue between academics and practitioners.

IRAS is the official journal of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), the European Group of Public Administration (EGPA), and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA). It is published in three language editions: English, French, and Chinese.

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The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to our vibrant community, further strengthening our commitment to advancing public administration education and practice worldwide.

On August 23, 2024, the ICAPA Steering Committee convened remotely to discuss nominations for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Accreditation Committee, as well as for membership on the committee. 

The committee reviewed a total of 21 nominations, which included candidates for the Chair and Vice Chair.  After thorough consideration of the vetting materials and deliberations, the following unanimous nominations were decided:

Chair: Prof. Ing. Juraj NemecVice Chair: Prof. Dr. Michiel S. de Vries

Additionally, the committee confirmed the unanimous nominations for second consecutive terms based on prior vetting for the following incumbents:

Mohammed Zakaria ...

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).

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