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) is pleased to announce that submissions in Spanish will be accepted for selected tracks of its 2025 Annual Conference, to be held in Mexico City from October 13 to 17, 2025, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico.
This initiative reflects IASIA’s ongoing commitment to diversity, accessibility, and meaningful global dialogue in public administration.
What’s New?
To ensure a more inclusive and engaging academic environment, IASIA 2025 Conference will accept:
By broadening the language options for selected tracks, the Conference aims to foster richer exchanges of perspectives and encourage greater participation from the Latin American and Caribbean community.
Preparations Underway
In preparation for the event, IASIA and INAP recently convened a high-level coordination meeting to align strategic and logistical priorities. The session brought together key figures from both institutions to ensure a successful and impactful conference in Mexico City.
Among the participants were Dr. Sofiane Sahraoui (IIAS Director General), Dr. Najat Zarrouk (IASIA President), Prof. Liza van Jaarsveldt (IASIA Functional Vice President for Programs), Dr. Ricardo Corral (Director of CECAP at INAP and Conference Rapporteur), Dr. Steve Troupin (IIAS Executive Director and Executive Secretary), and M.Sc. César Rojas Alfonzo (IASIA Executive Secretary), alongside Mtro. Armando Alfonzo Jiménez, Santiago Flores Garduño, and Isaac Luna from INAP.
The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to academic excellence, regional engagement, and meaningful international collaboration.
About IASIA 2025 Conference
Held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Governance: Transforming Mindsets, Enhancing Skills, and Expanding Knowledge,” the Conference will gather scholars, practitioners, and students from around the world to discuss public governance in its many different aspects and approaches.
Attendees can expect:
📬 Abstract and Panel Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
🔗 For full details and guidelines, visit the IASIA 2025 Conference website (below).
Join us in Mexico City for an international and forward-looking dialogue on public governance. #IASIA2025
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 ...