International Institute of Administrative Sciences
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June 06, 2025
Why in News?
India wins the Presidency of International Institute of Administrative Sciences for 2025-28.
It is a global federation comprising 31 Member Countries, 20 National Sections, and 15 Academic Research Centres, collaborating on scientific research in public administration.
IIAS is not a formally affiliated body of the United Nations, it actively engages with the UN’s work in the field of public administration.
Key member countries - India, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Mexico, Spain, Qatar, Morocco, and Indonesia, among others.
Headquarters -Brussels, Belgium.
Objectives- It focuses on
Fostering collaborative and strategic initiatives with members and partners and
Ensuring that both academic and professional training programs receive accreditation that aligns with best practices in public management.
Additionally, there is a commitment to producing and disseminating comprehensive content related to public governance research and practice, targeting a diverse range of audiences.
The IIAS actively collaborates with the United Nations, engaging in the UN’s Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) and the UN Public Administration Network (UNPAN) to enhance its impact and reach in the field.
Significance for India- India has been a Member State of the IIAS since 1998, represented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
It is the first time that India has secured the historic mandate for the Presidency of the IIAS.
