A delegation from the China National Academy of Governance (CNAG), an esteemed member of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA/IIAS), visited the IIAS headquarters in Brussels on September 23, 2024. Led by Mr. LI Yi, Vice President of CNAG, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Director General Sofiane Sahraoui and the IIAS Secretariat.
During the visit, Dr. Sahraoui presented an overview of IIAS, highlighting the organization’s progress and exploring potential avenues for enhanced collaboration with CNAG. The meeting also featured an introduction by Peter Vandenbruaene, a representative from BOSA (Federal Public Service for HRM), the Belgian State member representative in IIAS, who detailed their capacity development activities.
Mr. LI Yi delivered a presentation on the enduring collaboration between IASIA/IIAS, CNAG and China in general, emphasizing the strong ties between CNAG and the international community. The meeting concluded with the exchange of gifts, symbolizing mutual respect and a commitment to collaboration. A small reception followed, along with a guided tour of the new IIAS premises.
In addition, Mr. Peter Vandenbruaene, General Advisor, Directorate General of Recruitment and Development, and Ms. Mélanie Recour, Learning Solutions Project Leader and International. Relations Coordinator, both representatives from BOSA, engaged in discussions with the IIAS Secretariat on strategies to enhance the collaborative efforts between the institutions.
These visits underscore the ongoing commitment of IIAS to foster international relationships and enhance knowledge-sharing in public administration across borders.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) joins the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Allan Rosenbaum, a visionary leader in public administration, at a special Celebration of Life event. The event will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM at The Mayflower Hotel’s Chinese Room in Washington, D.C.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, unveiled a landmark publication, “Viksit Bharat@2047: Governance Transformed”, during the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025. The book, part of the IIAS Public Governance Series, provides a comprehensive exploration of India’s public administration, offering a strategic roadmap for achieving developed nation status by 2047.
The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA), the Regional Group of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), is pleased to invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to participate in the EGPA 2025 Conference, which will take place from August 26 to 29, 2025, in the historic city of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.