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.
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.
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 ...