The first month of Voruganti Srinivas's (India) presidency at the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) has been marked by an intense agenda focused on building a more united, innovative, and globally connected institution. Since his election on June 3, Srinivas, who also serves as Secretary of India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), has demonstrated a strong commitment to dialogue and collaboration, laying the groundwork for his tenure.

The EGPA 2025 Conference, to be hosted by the University of Glasgow’s Centre forPublic Policy from 26 to 29 August,is shaping up to be the most dynamic andwell-attended edition of the EuropeanGroup for Public Administration’s annual event.

Celebrating five decades of collaboration and innovation, the 2025 edition of the EGPA Conference will reflect on the Association’s enduring role in shaping the theory and practice of public administration across Europe.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) invites scholars, practitioners, and emerging researchers to submit their work to the EGPA 2025 Conference, taking place from 26 to 29 August 2025 at the University of Glasgow.

With the submission deadline for several tracks extended to May 9, 2025, this is your last opportunity to contribute to Europe’s premier public administration forum.

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 ...

As 2024 draws to a close and we welcome the opportunities of a new year, we at the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) extend our warmest Season’s Greetings to our cherished global community. Reflecting on the milestones of this year, we are filled with gratitude for your contributions, collaborations, and unwavering support.

The 46th Annual Conference of the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) took place from September 3 to 6, 2024, at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens. This year's conference attracted over 593 participants from 45 countries, who came together to engage in meaningful discussions under the theme: "Strengthening Democratic Governance for Better Public Policies and Services."

The EGPA 2024 Conference, scheduled to take place in Athens, Greece, from September 3 to 6, 2024 is thrilled to announce some key highlights of the programme. This year’s theme, "Strengthening Democratic Governance for Better Public Policies and Services," will guide the discussions and sessions throughout the event.

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the book "Diversity as Strategic Opportunity: Exploring New Paths to Good Administration," edited by Anna Simonati, from the Università degli Studi di Trento. This groundbreaking volume, a result of the EGPA Permanent Study Group XXIII on Administration, Diversity and Equal Treatment published by IAP, offers a comprehensive examination of how diversity can be leveraged as a strategic advantage in public administration.

This year, we are celebrating 25 years of cooperation and dialogue on Public Administration Accreditation in Europe and we have invited Theo van der Krogt, former EAPAA secretary, and Geert Bouckaert, the first EAPAA chairman, to write some words about this remarkable journey and the significant milestones achieved along the way.

Prof. Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans, President of the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA), attended the 32nd Annual Conference of the Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee) held at Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia, from May 22-25, 2024. This year’s conference focused on the theme: “Public Administration in Post-Conflict Reconstruction.”