India Hosts First-Ever International Conference on Governance

India is hosting the annual Conference of the International Institute of Administrative Science (IIAS) for the first time. The IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 is being held in New Delhi from February 10-14, 2025. This global event provides a platform for experts from over 55 countries to discuss innovations in public administration, governance, and policymaking. The conference also includes the annual General Assembly meeting of the IIAS.

Key Highlights of the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025

• Organizers: Jointly hosted by the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India.
• Theme: “Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile.”
• Venue: New Delhi, India.
• Dates: February 10-14, 2025.
• Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions on February 11, 2025.

Key Dignitaries Present

• Ra’ed Mohammed BenShams, President of the IIAS.
• V. Srinivas, Secretary, DARPG.

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Objectives of the Conference

• Explore next-generation administrative reforms.
• Discuss governance innovations and policy improvements.
• Examine the role of technology in shaping public governance.
• Promote international exchange and cooperation in governance.
• Address issues related to public administration and service reforms.

About the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)

• Founded: 1930.
• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
• President: Ra’ed Mohammed BenShams.
• Members: Includes ministries, schools of government, national associations, and academic research centers.

About the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)

• Functions under the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.
• Nodal agency for administrative reforms in India.
• Handles public grievances related to central government agencies.
• Promotes international cooperation in governance and public service reforms.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	India Hosts First-Ever International Conference on Governance
Event Name	IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025
Host Country	India
Organizers	IIAS & DARPG, Government of India
Theme	“Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile”
Inaugurated By	Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union Minister)
Participants	Experts from 55+ countries
Focus Areas	Administrative reforms, governance, technology in governance
IIAS Headquarters	Brussels, Belgium
IIAS President	Ra’ed Mohammed BenShams
DARPG Role	Administrative reforms, public grievances, international cooperation