A delegation from the China National Academy of Governance (CNAG), an esteemed member of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA/IIAS), visited the IIAS headquarters in Brussels on September 23, 2024. Led by Mr. LI Yi, Vice President of CNAG, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Director General Sofiane Sahraoui and the IIAS Secretariat.
During the visit, Dr. Sahraoui presented an overview of IIAS, highlighting the organization’s progress and exploring potential avenues for enhanced collaboration with CNAG. The meeting also featured an introduction by Peter Vandenbruaene, a representative from BOSA (Federal Public Service for HRM), the Belgian State member representative in IIAS, who detailed their capacity development activities.
Mr. LI Yi delivered a presentation on the enduring collaboration between IASIA/IIAS, CNAG and China in general, emphasizing the strong ties between CNAG and the international community. The meeting concluded with the exchange of gifts, symbolizing mutual respect and a commitment to collaboration. A small reception followed, along with a guided tour of the new IIAS premises.
In addition, Mr. Peter Vandenbruaene, General Advisor, Directorate General of Recruitment and Development, and Ms. Mélanie Recour, Learning Solutions Project Leader and International. Relations Coordinator, both representatives from BOSA, engaged in discussions with the IIAS Secretariat on strategies to enhance the collaborative efforts between the institutions.
These visits underscore the ongoing commitment of IIAS to foster international relationships and enhance knowledge-sharing in public administration across borders.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) actively participated in the 24th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), held in New York from 7 to 11 April 2025. This year’s session was centered on the theme "Governance and institutional perspectives on advancing sustainable, inclusive, science and evidence-based solutions for the SDGs."
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