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.
Professor Gyorgy Hajnal from Corvinus University, Hungary, and former NISPAcee President, has been elected as the new Chair of the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA) Board. The election took place during the EAPAA Board and General meetings held in Zagreb, Croatia, within the framework of the EGPA Annual Conference on September 7, 2023.
The meetings brought together representatives from EAPAA, NISPAcee, and EGPA/IIAS, fostering collaboration and discussions on the enhancement of academic standards in public administration programs across Europe. EAPAA, dedicated to promoting the quality of European academic-level public administration programs, achieves this goal through the development of rigorous accreditation standards, overseen by its Accreditation Committee.
Professor Gyorgy Hajnal's election as the new Chair signifies a strong commitment to advancing the field of public administration education in Europe. With his wealth of experience, including his tenure as the former President of NISPAcee, Prof. Hajnal is poised to lead EAPAA towards further accomplishments and advancements in academic accreditation.
The election of Prof. Gyorgy Hajnal and the discussions held during the meetings in Zagreb underscore the collective commitment of EAPAA, NISPAcee, and IIAS to uphold and enhance the quality of public administration education in Europe. The collaboration between these organizations remains vital in shaping the future of academic programs and fostering excellence in public administration across the continent.
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 ...