Public Governance Series

IASIA 2023 Conference Announces Preliminary Program and Distinguished Keynote Speakers

Diogo Pereira,

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the preliminary program of the highly anticipated IASIA 2023 Conference. The event will bring together renowned experts, scholars, and professionals from around the world to discuss and exchange ideas on public administration and governance.

The IASIA 2023 Conference will feature an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers who are recognized for their expertise and contributions to the field. 

The confirmed keynote speakers are as follows:

Arsenio Balisacan - Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority
With over 35 years of experience in development policy, governance, and administration, Dr. Balisacan has held various high-ranking positions in academia and government. He is currently serving as the Secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority in the Philippines, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and insights.
Dalisay Brawner - President, University of Makati Educational Development Foundation
As the President of the University of Makati Educational Development Foundation Inc., Dr. Brawner has been instrumental in advancing education and educational administration. Her extensive experience and expertise make her a prominent figure in the field. She will share her valuable perspectives during the conference.
Eko Prasojo - President, Asian Group of Public Administration; Professor, Universitas Indonesia
Professor Prasojo is a distinguished figure in public administration and governance. With an impressive academic background and a notable career in the Indonesian government, Professor Prasojo brings a unique perspective to the conference. He is the President of the Asian Group of Public Administration and serves as the executive secretary of the Steering Committee of National Bureaucratic Reform.
Ronald Mendoza - Member, UN Committee of Experts of Public Administration; Regional Director, IDInsight
As a Regional Director for Southeast Asia at IDInsight, a prominent policy research organization, Dr. Mendoza has made significant contributions to international development policy and public administration reforms. His expertise and research background have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.


The IASIA 2023 Conference will provide a unique platform for participants to engage in stimulating discussions, exchange best practices, and forge valuable connections within the field of public administration. Attendees will benefit from the keynote speeches, as well as a wide range of panel sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

The conference will take place from July 31 to August 4, 2023, in Manila, The Philippines. For more information about the IASIA 2023 Conference, including the detailed program and registration process, please visit the official conference website at https://iasia-conference2023.org/.

The International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training Programs (ICAPA) is pleased to announce the recent reaccreditation and accreditation of several prominent institutions. The American University in Cairo, the Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas at the University of Lisbon (ULisboa ISCSP), and Fairleigh Dickinson University have all been tentatively approved for accreditation through an Action by Written Consent by the ICAPA Accreditation Committee (AC). Final endorsement of these accreditations will proceed through the Steering Committee as outlined by Regulation 8 in the coming days.

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), the specialized entity of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), is pleased to officially welcome Abdelmalek Essaâdi University (UAE) in Morocco as a new Corporate Member. UAE’s membership strengthens IASIA’s commitment to advancing public administration education and research, further enhancing our mission to foster global standards of excellence in the field.

The 2024 AAPA-EROPA-AGPA-IAPA Joint Conference, an unprecedented gathering of Asia’s major public administration organizations—the Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA), the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA), the Asian Group for Public Administration (AGPA), and the Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA)—successfully concluded at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Themed “Towards World Class Bureaucracy,” the event marked a milestone in public administration, drawing over 600 participants, including a substantial international delegation.

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