International Institute of Administrative Sciences
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Created in 1930, the International Institute of Administrative Sciences is an International Association with Scientific Purpose whose seat is in Brussels
. As a non-governmental international organisation its activities are centred on the study of public administration and it provides a forum in which comparative studies – including both practical experiences and theoretical analyses of experts in public administration worldwide and from all cultures – are presented and discussed. The Institute is interested in all questions related to contemporary public administration at the national and international level.
Each year IIAS:
holds three conferences in three different countries around the world
is host for seven-hundreds plus delegates
publishes +/- 10 books
publishes four issues of its prestigious International Review of Administrative Sciences (in three editions English, French and Mandarin Chinese)
leads and coordinates activities among its ninety Member States and National Sections
The Institute has two specialised sub-entities
A specialised organisation: The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA)
A regional organisation: The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA)
each of which conducts study, research and networking.
The membership is divided into different categories:
- Member State
- Governmental international organisation established by a Treaty and comprised at least in part of Member States of IIAS
any non-governmental international organisation
- « National Sections » = groups of professionally qualified individuals, in member, or non-member, countries of IIAS, interested in the objectives of IIAS and desirous of working closely with it
- « Corporate Members » = institutions or associations duly set up having activities in the field of public administration on the national, international, or regional levels
The Council of Administration ensures the management and direct control of the affairs of the Institute, decides on the proposal of the Programme and Research Advisory Committee the Institute's programme of activities, and establishes the Institute's annual budget in accordance with the directions of the Council of Administration. Its President, who also holds the title of President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, is Prof. Dr. Pan Suk Kim from Yonsei University
, Seoul
, South Korea
.
The General Assembly lays down the general policy governing the work of the Institute and defines the methods of operation of the various services of the Institute. It approves the budget and adopts the statement of accounts on the basis of the report of the auditor that it appoints. The members of the Council of Administration are representatives from Member States, National Sections and International Organisations (please see the list of IIAS Members) convene under the chairmanship of the IIAS President.
General Directorate is the day-to-day management body in Brussels
and is led by Mr. Rolet Loretan, Director General.
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
. As a non-governmental international organisation its activities are centred on the study of public administration and it provides a forum in which comparative studies – including both practical experiences and theoretical analyses of experts in public administration worldwide and from all cultures – are presented and discussed. The Institute is interested in all questions related to contemporary public administration at the national and international level.
Each year IIAS:
holds three conferences in three different countries around the world
is host for seven-hundreds plus delegates
publishes +/- 10 books
publishes four issues of its prestigious International Review of Administrative Sciences (in three editions English, French and Mandarin Chinese)
leads and coordinates activities among its ninety Member States and National Sections
The Institute has two specialised sub-entities
A specialised organisation: The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA)
A regional organisation: The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA)
each of which conducts study, research and networking.
Membership
The IIAS count members from every regions of the world as well as several international organisations.The membership is divided into different categories:
- Member State
- Governmental international organisation established by a Treaty and comprised at least in part of Member States of IIAS
any non-governmental international organisation
- « National Sections » = groups of professionally qualified individuals, in member, or non-member, countries of IIAS, interested in the objectives of IIAS and desirous of working closely with it
- « Corporate Members » = institutions or associations duly set up having activities in the field of public administration on the national, international, or regional levels
Organisation of IIAS
The management bodies of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences are:- The Council of Administration
- The General Assembly
- The Programme and Research Advisory Committee
- The Finance Committee
- and the General Directorate in Brussels
The Council of Administration ensures the management and direct control of the affairs of the Institute, decides on the proposal of the Programme and Research Advisory Committee the Institute's programme of activities, and establishes the Institute's annual budget in accordance with the directions of the Council of Administration. Its President, who also holds the title of President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, is Prof. Dr. Pan Suk Kim from Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
.
The General Assembly lays down the general policy governing the work of the Institute and defines the methods of operation of the various services of the Institute. It approves the budget and adopts the statement of accounts on the basis of the report of the auditor that it appoints. The members of the Council of Administration are representatives from Member States, National Sections and International Organisations (please see the list of IIAS Members) convene under the chairmanship of the IIAS President.
General Directorate is the day-to-day management body in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
and is led by Mr. Rolet Loretan, Director General.