In a keynote speech delivered at the Opening Ceremony of the IIAS-KSG Mombasa Conference 2024, Dr. Ra'ed Ben Shams, President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), highlighted critical issues facing Africa and the world at large that impede the realization of international collaboration and effective governance.

The Rapporteur for IIAS-KSG Mombasa Conference 2024, Dr. Younes Abouyoub (United Nations – Lebanon) introduced the plenary session underlining the status of the SDGs‘ implementation. He quoted the UN Report: “To date there has been some progress towards the target, but moderate or significant acceleration is needed to achieve it by 2030.”  

 The highly anticipated IIAS-KSG Mombasa Conference 2024, jointly organized by the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Kenya School of Government (KSG), commenced today in Mombasa, Kenya. The conference, which started with an array of committee meetings, concluded with the IIAS General Assembly, setting the stage for a transformative discussion on administrative sciences.

As we celebrate the Chinese New Year, we wish you and your family prosperity, joy, and good fortune in the Year of the Dragon.

May this year be marked by unity, cooperation, and progress in all our endeavors. Let's join hands and work together towards enhancing public governance and contributing to the common good.

At IIAS, we are dedicated to improving public governance research, education, and practice. Together, let us uphold our commitment to excellence and strive for positive change in the world.

Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training.  The workshop will take place on February 20, 2023, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, New York time, and will be conducted in Portuguese.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) is set to host its Annual Conference in Athens, Greece, under the theme "Strengthening Democratic Governance for Better Public Policies and Services."

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), the specialized entity of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), is pleased to welcome two new members from Africa: the Ministère de la Transition Numérique et de la Réforme de l'Administration from Morocco and the Centre Africain de Management Public (CAMPC) from Cote d'Ivoire.

The Latin American Group for Public Administration (LAGPA), a regional chapter of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), recently concluded its Annual Conference in Santiago de Chile, from January 15 to 17, 2024. Hosted at the University of Chile, the conference was held in collaboration with the Faculty of Government at the University of Chile and the University of Valle (Cali, Colombia).

The International Institute of Administrative Science (IIAS) is gearing up to host its annual conference in collaboration with the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Mombasa, Kenya, from February 26 to 29, 2024. This year's conference, themed "International Collaborative Governance," promises to provide participants with invaluable insights into the horizontal ethos of collaborative governance on the international stage.

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is thrilled to announce the opening of the call for papers and panels for the IASIA 2024 Conference, to be held in Bloemfontein, South Africa, from July 1 to 5, 2024. Under the theme "Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness," this conference promises to be a dynamic platform for discussing innovative approaches to public governance and administration.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Dr. Sabine Kuhlmann as the new Editor-in-Chief and Dr. Renate Reiter as the new Journal Manager of the IIAS leading journal, the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS). Dr. Kuhlman and Dr. Reiter bring a wealth of experience in public governance research and scholarly publishing, and we are confident in their ability to lead the journal to new heights.