The Developments in Administration (DinA) journal is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated fifth volume, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing a platform for underrepresented material, authors, and institutions in the realm of public administration.
The DinA journal stands at the intersection of public administration, development studies, and area studies, naturally open to critical theoretical perspectives and Southern epistemologies to analyze fresh empirical material. This volume, the third since the journal's revitalization in 2021, solidifies its identity with an exclusive focus on the African continent.
The articles delve into different public governance themes, including strategies employed by trade unions and governments in the educational sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the impact of New Public Management (NPM) financial reforms on local government performance in Cameroon, strategies to combat corruption in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic, a comparative study on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets in Ethiopia and Tanzania, and an analysis of the financial management reforms in Cameroon.
"This volume not only contributes valuable insights into the diverse challenges and triumphs across the African continent but also serves as a precursor to the upcoming IIAS-KSG Mombasa Conference 2024, which will explore the theme of International Collaborative Governance from February 26-29," said Dr. Steve Troupin, Managing Editor of the journal and IIAS Director of Projects and Collaborations.
DinA has undergone significant enhancements, including a transition to the PKP platform, implementation of plagiarism checks, double-blind peer review, and adoption of open access licenses. The journal now incorporates authors processing charges in membership contributions and conference registration fees, providing copyediting services to authors, with the IIAS Scientific Committee serving as the Editorial Board.
Looking ahead, DinA aims to secure inclusion in the Directory of Open Access Journals, increase submissions from external sources, and achieve a biannual publication schedule.
Visit the DinA journal website to access the fifth volume and stay updated on contemporary public governance themes.
If you are interested in participating in the IIAS-KSG Mombasa Conference 2024, please check out the conference website and the following call-for-papers.
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11 October 2024
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 VriesAdditionally, the committee confirmed the unanimous nominations for second consecutive terms based on prior vetting for the following incumbents:
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11 October 2024
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).