The International Instituteof Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is proud to announce the election of ShriSrinivas Voruganti, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms andPublic Grievances (DARPG) of the Republic of India, as its next President forthe term 2025–2028.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce the release of  Digital Transformation in European Public Services:Complexities, Challenges, and Good Practices, edited by Nicolae Urs, David Špaček, and Steven Nõmmik. This insightful volume explores the evolving landscape of digital innovation within European public administrations, offering a comprehensive examination of management practices that either enable or hinder digital transformation across different government levels.

After an extensive two-year global review process, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) have finalized and launched the updated Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training.

The MENAPAR 2025 Conference, held in Amman, Jordan, from April 28 to 30, brought together leading regional and international stakeholders to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration in the field of public administration. Under the theme “Public Administration in the MENA Region: Transitions, Resilience, and Future Prospects,” the event provided a dynamic platform for high-level dialogue on innovation, institutional transformation, and governance reform in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce that submissions in Spanish will be accepted for selected tracks of its 2025 Annual Conference, to be held in Mexico City from October 13 to 17, 2025, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico.