IASIA/IIAS Welcomes New Members to Its Network

Diogo Pereira,

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), an entity of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), is delighted to announce the addition of three new members to our network, further strengthening our global reach and collaborative efforts in public administration.

Hunan Administration Institute – Corporate Member, China

We are pleased to welcome the Hunan Administration Institute from China as a new corporate member. The Institute undertakes training courses on theoretical education and capacity-building commissioned by local, national and international organizations. Their inclusion in our network underscores our shared mission to elevate the standards of public governance and foster international cooperation in addressing complex administrative challenges.

Kheta MBATHA – Individual Member, South Africa

We extend a warm welcome to Kheta MBATHA from South Africa, who joins us as an individual member. Kheta’s background and experience will be a valuable asset to our community. Her insights and contributions are eagerly anticipated, as they will enrich our collective efforts to enhance public governance practices worldwide.

Secrétariat Exécutif Chargé de la Réforme de l'Administration du Ministère du Travail – Associate Member, Djibouti

We are also excited to welcome the Secrétariat Exécutif Chargé de la Réforme de l'Administration du Ministère du Travail from Djibouti as an associate member. Guided by the principles of Efficiency, Competitiveness, and Accountability, their objectives focus on assured development and guaranteed economic growth. The Executive Secretariat is at the forefront of administrative reform, working tirelessly to enhance governance and efficiency within the public sector.

We are thrilled to have these new members in our network and look forward to collaborating to improve public governance research, education, and practice together. Their unique perspectives and wealth of experiences promise to invigorate the ongoing discourse among global public governance scholars and practitioners.

Moreover, the addition of these esteemed members marks IASIA’s ongoing expansion and steadfast dedication to global excellence in public administration. We look forward to cultivating collaborative alliances as we navigate the complex landscape of public administration. Together, we are poised to propel progress and innovation in the field to new heights.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences calls for proposals for its 2026 Conference, to be held in Seoul (South Korea) on November 17-20 on the theme of "Growth for Society: Collaborative governance, social innovation, and Public Value". Additional calls can be submitted to iias-conference@iias-iisa.org by May 24. 

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) took a step forward in aligning scientific activities across IIAS and its entities through a recent meeting involving Liezel Lues, President of IASIA, Tim Mau (University of Guelph), and Marco De la Cruz, Scientific Director of IIAS.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) has received nearly 900 submissions for its 2026 Annual Conference, to be held at Sapienza Università di Roma in Rome from August 24 to 27, 2026.

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