Trans-European Dialogue 2027

At its meeting on 27 October, the Council of Administration of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) appointed Professor Dr Diana Stirbu as the Institute's Director General for the term 2027-2029.

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) presented its 2026 awards at the closing ceremony of its Annual Conference in Athens, on 15 October.

The IASIA Board of Management has announced changes to its composition and to two Vice-Presidencies.

The IASIA Annual Conference in Athens hosted the first dialogue session between IASIA and MENAPAR (Middle East and North Africa Public Administration Research).

The IASIA closing ceremony in Athens included a special tribute to IIAS Director General Dr Sofiane Sahraoui, who will step down at the end of the year.

From 12 to 16 October 2026, the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) held its Annual Conference in Athens, hosted by EKDDA, the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government. Under the theme “Rethinking Governance for a Changing World”, the conference gathered 400 delegates from 57 countries and marked the 65th anniversary of the association. Athens was a conference grounded by learning and history but also new projects and connexions.

International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) Director General Sofiane Sahraoui recently attended the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) meetings held in New York City from March 26th to 31st. This marks the Institute's regular participation in the CEPA meetings, with many of its current and past members involved in the expert gathering.