The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) joins the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Allan Rosenbaum, a visionary leader in public administration, at a special Celebration of Life event. The event will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM at The Mayflower Hotel’s Chinese Room in Washington, D.C.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, unveiled a landmark publication, “Viksit Bharat@2047: Governance Transformed”, during the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025. The book, part of the IIAS Public Governance Series, provides a comprehensive exploration of India’s public administration, offering a strategic roadmap for achieving developed nation status by 2047.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA), the Regional Group of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), is pleased to invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to participate in the EGPA 2025 Conference, which will take place from August 26 to 29, 2025, in the historic city of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, successfully concluded the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025, held from February 10 to 14 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India. Themed “Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile”, the conference brought together over 750 delegates from 58 countries, alongside virtual participation from thousands of officials worldwide. Policymakers, academics, practitioners, and students engaged in discussions on transformative governance models, inclusive public administration, and other pressing public governance topics.

It is with the greatest sorrow that we heard the passing away of our dear colleague and friend Dr. Fabienne Maron on December 30th, 2024.  This sad event came as a shock to all of us as we were away on the end of year break. Our greatest regret is that we were not around when she said good bye. 

Fabienne will remain as an icon of IIAS. She joined us in 2000 upon graduation with a PhD from UCLouvain. During her 24 year long service with IIAS, she was key to the spectacular development of the European Group ...