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 Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for its upcoming Special Issue titled Public Administration in Polarized Democracies: Theoretical Perspectives, Empirical Insights, Practical Implications.
This Special Issue, guest-edited by Professor Michael Bauer (Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute), addresses the systemic crisis facing modern democracies. Polarization, populism, and illiberal governance have significant implications for public administration, bureaucratic resilience, and the social contract between citizens and the state.
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts exploring themes such as:
Submission Details:
For more information, please access: https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/RAS/IRAS%20Call%20for%20Papers%20Polarization%20November%202024-1733402329.pdf.
We encourage scholars and practitioners worldwide to contribute and advance the discourse on these pressing challenges.
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 ...