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IIAS
- International Institute of Administrative Sciences
The purpose of IIAS, together with
its Specialised Association and Regional Group, namely the
IASIA and the EGPA, is to promote the development of the administrative
sciences and the better operation of public administrative
and public management agencies at all levels.
EGPA - European Group of Public Administration
Regional Group of IIAS whose purpose
is to strengthen contacts and exchanges among European specialists
in Public Administration, both scholars and practitioners.
- IPA
- Institute of Public Administration
A nonprofit organization concerned
with building capacity for effective government around
the world.
Public Governance and Territorial Development
The Public Governance and Territorial
Development Directorate (GOV) assists countries in adapting
their public sector governance arrangements to the changing
needs of society. The Directorate supports mutual learning
and peer review amongst countries on key organisational,
structural and territorial development issues.
PAT-Net - Public Administration Theory Network
The Public Administration Theory
Network (PAT-Net) is an international network of professionals
interested in the advancement of public administration
theory.
ASPA - American Society for Public Administration
ASPA is the largest and most prominent professional
association in public administration. It's aim is to advance
exellence in public service.
NASPA - National
Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration is
an institutional membership organization which exists to promote excellence
in public service education. The membership includes U.S. university programs
in public affairs, public policy, public administration and nonprofit management.
National
Academy of Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration
is the preeminent organization dedicated to improving the performance
of governance systems-the network of public institutions, nonprofit
organizations, and private companies that share in the implementation
of public policy. As an independent, nonprofit organization
chartered by Congress, the Academy responds to specific requests
from public agencies and non-government organizations. The
Academy also promotes discourse on emerging trends in governance
through its Standing Panels and with external funding.
ARCD - The Asian Resource Center for Decentralization
ARCD serves as a resource center
for information on decentralization and local governance experiences.
It has a growing collection of resources from countries in
the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Africa. Information sharing
and dissemination is constantly advanced through its network
of public and private institutions and individuals.
CAPAM
- Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and
Management
CAPAM is dedicated to strengthening public
management and consolidating democracy and good governance
throughout the Commonwealth.
