India has secured the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the first time for the term
2025–2028 — a significant milestone in global public governance leadership.
🏛️ What is IIAS?
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is a global federation that fosters scientific research and
collaboration in the field of public administration.
- Established: [Year not specified]
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
- India’s Involvement: Since 1998, represented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
👥 Membership Structure
- 31 Member Countries
- 20 National Sections
- 15 Academic Research Centres
🌍 Key Member Nations:
India, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Mexico, Spain, Qatar, Morocco, Indonesia,
and more.
🎯 Core Objectives
- 🤝 Foster Collaboration: Strategic projects between member states and partners
- 🎓 Accreditation: Approving academic and professional public management programs
📚 Knowledge Dissemination: Producing research and best practices in public governance
- 🇺🇳 Engagement with the UN
- Actively participates in:
- UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA)
- UN Public Administration Network (UNPAN)
❗Note: Not a UN-affiliated body, but works closely with UN agencies