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 Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce the release of Digital Transformation in European Public Services:Complexities, Challenges, and Good Practices, edited by Nicolae Urs, David Špaček, and Steven Nõmmik. This insightful volume explores the evolving landscape of digital innovation within European public administrations, offering a comprehensive examination of management practices that either enable or hinder digital transformation across different government levels.
Drawing on rich case studies from across Europe, the book sheds light on how digital technologies—including artificial intelligence—are harnessed to enhance public service delivery. It addresses practical challenges such as budgetary limitations, legislative barriers, and gaps in expertise, providing a balanced view of successes and setbacks from real-world digital projects. With nuanced analysis, the editors present valuable lessons and actionable insights for both scholars and practitioners invested in advancing public administration in the digital age.
About the editors:
Nicolae Urs is Associate Professor and Vice-Dean at the College of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania, with expertise in local digital government implementation, innovation ecosystems, and digital transformation in education.
David Špaček is Associate Professor at Masaryk University, Czech Republic, specializing in civil service, strategic planning, participatory governance, digitalization, and crisis management resilience.
Steven Nõmmik is a Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia, focusing on public management, hybrid governance in crisis management, and innovation studies.
This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in public administration, management, and digital governance, especially those seeking to understand how digital transformation shapes public sectors in Europe.
About the Governance and Public Management Series
Published in collaboration with Palgrave, this book series embodies our commitment to a neutral and objective voice, firmly rooted in evidence-based analysis. Dedicated to advancing the understanding of public governance and public management, the series seeks to uncover insights into causes and consequences while fostering expertise in innovation, improvement, and reform.
The series prioritizes forward-looking works that bridge theory and practice, supported by robust data and factual foundations. It aims to offer ideas and prescriptions for improvements in public governance and public management. The books address pressing global challenges, including sustainable development, the climate crisis, poverty, social inclusion, public service delivery, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (A.I.), open government, transparent and responsive governance, societal conflicts and violence, judicial systems, international conflicts and wars, and global cooperation and partnerships.
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 ...