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 LAGPA 2024 Conference, organized by the Latin America Group for Public Administration (LAGPA) — the regional group of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) — and supported by Universidad del Valle (Colombia) and the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) (Mexico), will be held in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 22 to 24, 2024.
This year’s conference will focus on the theme "New Perspectives and Challenges for Democracy and Governance in Latin America," addressing critical regional issues such as the crisis in democracy, the role of technology in public management, sustainable development, and regional security challenges. The event promises insightful discussions and the presentation of prestigious awards in public administration.
Conference Highlights:
Day 1: The focus will be on "The Crisis of Democracy: Government and Public Administration," tackling the pressing challenges faced by public administration in the region and exploring solutions to restore public trust in governmental institutions.
Day 2 and 3: The conference will feature specialized panels on key topics:
Additionally, the conference will honor significant achievements with the presentation of the International Administrative Merit Medal "Gustavo Martínez Cabañas" and the IASIA Donald C. Stone Award 2024, recognizing outstanding contributions in public administration.
Important Information:
Register here: https://forms.gle/G6o6w3BpDxRLz4Li8
For further information, please contact us via email at c.alfonzo@iias-iisa.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to Mexico City in October for this pivotal event!
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.
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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 ...