To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA), the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) has released a virtual special issue highlighting research on the evolution and challenges of public administration across Europe.
Guest-edited by Tobias Polzer, Frederico Ganz, Sara Melo, and Sabine Kuhlmann, the issue covers topics such as the shifting roles of governments, transformations in service delivery, technological innovation and govtech, and the reconfiguration of citizen–state interactions. It also explores cross-cutting themes such as accountability, transparency, and the challenges posed by corruption.
The special issue features contributions from leading scholars, including studies on decentralization and participation in Brazil, Japan, Russia, and Sweden; the evolution of public–private partnerships; participatory budgeting; and public sector digital identity policies in Italy, among others.
The celebration of EGPA’s 50 years will culminate with the EGPA 2025 Conference, taking place from 26–29 August 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The conference is expected to bring together more than 700 participants, including academics, practitioners, and experts, to discuss the progress and future of public administration in Europe. More information about the event can be found on the official conference website.
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About IRAS
Founded in 1927, IRAS is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to academic and professional public administration. It seeks to shape the global public administration agenda by fostering dialogue between academics and practitioners, promoting international comparisons, and exploring new techniques and approaches.
IRAS is the official journal of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), the European Group of Public Administration (EGPA), and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), and is published in English, French, and Chinese editions.
18 August 2025
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is delighted to share an exclusive video interview with its newly elected President, Srinivas Voruganti. In this insightful conversation, President Voruganti outlines his vision, priorities, and strategic plans to guide IIAS toward becoming a future-ready, inclusive, and globally connected institution.
The EGPA 2025 Conference is just around the corner, and participants joining us in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, from 26 to 29 August 2025 can enhance their experience by downloading the official EGPA 2025 Conference App. The mobile app is designed to enrich attendees’ conference experience by providing tools to plan personalized schedules and receive live notifications throughout the event.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) was proud to participate as a co-host of the Lien International Conference on Good Governance 2025, held on 21–22 July 2025 in Singapore. The conference gathered over 300 participants from around the world, including scholars, practitioners, and policy leaders, fostering a global exchange on resilient, inclusive, and future-ready governance.
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