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.
Dear IIAS Community,
We are thrilled to announce and extend our warmest congratulations on the recent appointments of distinguished leaders to the positions of Director General at our State Members in Bahrain and Morocco.
Institute of Public Administration (IPA), Bahrain
We proudly welcome HE. Dr. Shaika Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa as the newly appointed Director General of the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) in Bahrain. Established in 2006 by the decree of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, IPA is dedicated to achieving sustainable development in alignment with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the National Action Charter.
IPA plays a pivotal role in enhancing government performance, focusing on policies, strategies, resource management, change management, and the development of government services. Dr. Sh. Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaj Al Khalifa's leadership will undoubtedly contribute to advancing the Institute's vision of developed government performance for sustainable improvement.
École Nationale Supérieure de l'Administration (ENSA), Morocco
Our heartfelt congratulations to Nada Biaz, the newly appointed Directrice Générale of l'École Nationale Supérieure de l'Administration (ENSA) in Morocco. ENSA Maroc serves as a vital educational platform, bringing together various ENSAs across the country to facilitate easy access to essential educational resources for students.
Nada Biaz's leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape at ENSA, fostering a collaborative and enriching environment for students. With a focus on sharing courses, tutorials, and extracurricular activities, ENSA Maroc is dedicated to ensuring that every student can access information effortlessly.
As members of the IIAS community, we celebrate these appointments as significant milestones and look forward to the positive transformations and achievements under the guidance of these exceptional leaders.
Congratulations once again to HE. Dr. Shaika Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa and Nada Biaz on their well-deserved appointments.
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 ...