The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its prestigious network. We warmly welcome Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, an esteemed academic institution from Latin America, as the latest member of IASIA.
Founded in 1985, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar is an international academic institution that serves as a hub for experiences, values, and initiatives from Andean countries. It also acts as a gateway to connect with other universities and cultural domains worldwide.
As an institution committed to excellence, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar embraces a fresh approach to address the challenges of the 21st century. It draws upon the rich educational heritage of the Andean countries and incorporates innovative ideas and international perspectives that have emerged in the field of higher education.
The university serves as an academic center for international cooperation, focusing on the reflection and study of the Andean region, its culture, scientific and technological development, and its integration process. It also aims to examine the Andean experience in the past and present, as well as the role of the subregion within Latin America and the world.
The inclusion of Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar as a member of IASIA further strengthens the association's global network and reinforces its commitment to fostering excellence in public administration education and research. IASIA believes that the valuable contributions of Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar will significantly contribute to the advancement of public administration worldwide.
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22 August 2026
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) was pleased to welcome Professor Liu Hong, Director at the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Professor Shen Wei, from the School of Public Administration at Zhejiang University, to the IIAS office in Brussels on 5 June 2026.
The IIAS Director General, Dr. Sofiane Sahraoui, and Secretariat bid farewell to Herbert Baumgartner and Manuela Ernst, from the Austrian Court of Audit, who have served as external auditors of the Institute.
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