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International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
Context: India has secured the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025–2028 term.
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- In November 2024, PM Narendra Modi nominated V. Srinivas, Secretary, DARPG, as India’s official candidate.
- Hearings were held in February 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. India, South Africa, Austria, and Bahrain submitted nominations.
About IIAS
- The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is a prominent international non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the study and practice of public administration globally.
- Established in 1930 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, IIAS serves as a federation comprising 31 member countries, 20 national sections, and 15 academic research centres, all collaborating on scientific research and solutions in public administration.
Mission and Objectives
- IIAS aims to promote scientific research and best practices in public administration and governance.
- Facilitate comparative studies, practical experiences, and theoretical analysis across diverse administrative cultures and systems.
- Foster collaboration between practitioners (bureaucrats) and academia on a global scale.
- Accredit academic and professional training programs in line with international standards of public management.
Structure and Activities
- Membership: Includes nation-states, national sections (associations of practitioners and academics), and research centres from around the world.
- Governance: Managed by a General Assembly, Council of Administration, and specialised committees. The Council includes a President, regional vice-presidents, and additional members, with terms typically lasting three years.
- Sub-Entities: IIAS oversees specialised groups such as:
- The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA)
- The Latin American Group for Public Administration (LAGPA)
- The Asian Group for Public Administration (AGPA)
- The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA)
- Conferences and Publications: IIAS organises annual conferences in different countries, attracting hundreds of delegates. It publishes the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) in multiple languages and several book series on governance and public management.
Global Impact and Partnerships
- IIAS maintains a close working relationship with the United Nations, participating in the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) and the UN Public Administration Network (UNPAN), though it is not a formally affiliated UN body.
- It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), both special (since 1947) and general (since 2013).
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