The deadline for submitting abstracts and panel proposals for the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 is fast approaching. Don't miss your chance to contribute to this prestigious global event, scheduled to take place in New Delhi. The conference will bring together leading scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to discuss vital issues in public governance, digital transformation, and their impact on efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness in public administration.
We invite you to submit your contributions by November 15th, sharing your insights and research on the innovations and challenges shaping the future of governance. This is an opportunity to engage with a global community of experts and contribute to the advancement of public administration.
IRAS Special Panel
The International Review of Administrative Sciences, the IIAS leading scientific journal, is organizing a special panel on "Next Generation Administrative Reform" at the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025. This is an opportunity for scholars to present innovative research on administrative reforms and governance. The panel seeks papers that offer fresh empirical insights, sound theoretical foundations, and cutting-edge methodologies. Accepted papers will undergo a pre-review process by the panel chairs, including Prof. Dr. Sabine Kuhlmann, IRAS Editor-in-Chief, and those selected will be invited to submit for double-blind peer review.
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Additionally, we are proud to announce that Andrew Massey, the Academic Director and Professor at the International School for Government, King’s College London, will be joining us at the conference as the Brabant Lecturer 2025. Andrew has an extensive career in public policy, comparative public administration, and governance reform. He has worked on a variety of policy issues across the UK, EU, and US, and has advised government bodies on key public sector reforms. Andrew has also served as Editor in Chief of the International Review of Administrative Sciences, the leading IIAS scientific journal, and Public Money and Management, contributing significantly to the field of public administration.
For more details on submitting your work and to make your submission, please visit the links below.
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you in New Delhi!
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