Professor Gyorgy Hajnal from Corvinus University, Hungary, and former NISPAcee President, has been elected as the new Chair of the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA) Board. The election took place during the EAPAA Board and General meetings held in Zagreb, Croatia, within the framework of the EGPA Annual Conference on September 7, 2023.
The meetings brought together representatives from EAPAA, NISPAcee, and EGPA/IIAS, fostering collaboration and discussions on the enhancement of academic standards in public administration programs across Europe. EAPAA, dedicated to promoting the quality of European academic-level public administration programs, achieves this goal through the development of rigorous accreditation standards, overseen by its Accreditation Committee.
Professor Gyorgy Hajnal's election as the new Chair signifies a strong commitment to advancing the field of public administration education in Europe. With his wealth of experience, including his tenure as the former President of NISPAcee, Prof. Hajnal is poised to lead EAPAA towards further accomplishments and advancements in academic accreditation.
The election of Prof. Gyorgy Hajnal and the discussions held during the meetings in Zagreb underscore the collective commitment of EAPAA, NISPAcee, and IIAS to uphold and enhance the quality of public administration education in Europe. The collaboration between these organizations remains vital in shaping the future of academic programs and fostering excellence in public administration across the continent.
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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