In Memoriam of Dr. Laila El Baradei

Cesar Rojas Alfonzo,

Celebrating a Life of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service to the Global Public Administration Community

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and its specialized entity, the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), mourn the passing of Dr. Laila El Baradei, a pillar of integrity, academic excellence, and global citizenship in the field of public administration.

A longtime contributor to the IIAS–IASIA community, Dr. El Baradei brought insight, compassion, and rigor to her many roles. As Project Director of IASIA’s Working Group V on Gender, Diversity, and Equity, she championed inclusive governance and brought critical attention to the voices of women and underrepresented populations across all regions of the world. Through her leadership, the working group became a global platform to advance equity and meaningful participation in public administration and policymaking.

A renowned scholar and practitioner, Dr. El Baradei was Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Policy and Administration at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at The American University in Cairo. She also served as Acting Dean and Associate Dean of GAPP and was a Faculty Advisor to the prestigious Youssef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Fellowship.

Her influence reached far beyond her native Egypt. She was a member of the Global Steering Committee for Pi Alpha Alpha, a board member of the ASPA International Chapter (2025), and the 2024 recipient of the International Public Administration Award by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). Her commitment to capacity-building, ethical leadership, and sustainable development inspired a generation of scholars, policymakers, and students.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. El Baradei’s family, colleagues, and the many communities around the world whose lives she enriched. Her profound contributions to public service education and her tireless advocacy for just and equitable governance will live on.

May her memory continue to inspire the work we do.

On behalf of the International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training Programs (ICAPA), we are delighted to congratulate Ghent University (Belgium) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University – College of Public Policy (Qatar) on the successful accreditation and reaccreditation of their respective programs. These achievements reflect the institutions’ outstanding commitment to excellence in public administration education and to advancing the global standards of our profession.

Ghent UniversityBachelor of Science in Public Administration and Management and Master of Science in Public Administration and ManagementFull reaccreditation granted for six years (2025–2031)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University – ...

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are proud to welcome several prestigious institutions as new members, reinforcing their roles as leading global platforms for public administration research, education, and practice.

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.

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