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Conference Agenda

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Date: Tuesday, 02/July/2024
8:30am - 4:00pm	Registrations Location: MODLEC Foyer
9:00am - 10:30am	Theme -S2: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State	WG 1-S2: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee	WG 3-S2: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform	WG 4-S2: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven	WG 6-S2: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance	WG 7-S2: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo	WG 8-S1: Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Chair: Dr. Jelena LAGGER, CAFRAD	WG.10-S1: Public Administration in Fragile and Conflict-affected States Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Chair: Prof. Tamer QARMOUT, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Chair: Dr. Rabeh MORRAR, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute
10:30am - 11:00am	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
11:00am - 12:30pm	Host Country Panel Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Dr. Henk Boshoff; Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission, "The role of the South African Human Rights Commission in the protection and monitoring of socio-economic rights in South Africa". Mr. Julius Kleynhans; Executive Manager Local government division at Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, "Co-governance - The future of South African Municipalities" Prof. Mpilo Pearl Sithole, Campus Vice-Principal: Academic and Research, QwaQwa Campus, University of the Free State, South Africa,"Is sustainable and agile public service a pipedream?: The thin line between capacity and capability challenges in the public service" Dr. Mafole Mokalobe, Deputy Director-General: Governance, Policy and Planning, Department of the Premier, Free State Province, South Africa, "Rethinking Service Delivery in a Government of National Unity."
12:30pm - 2:00pm	Lunch Location: MODLEC Room 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm	Legal Vehicles for Operationalising Water-Energy-Food Communities in South Africa Location: New Education Building Room 13 Chair: Alois Mugadza, Centre of Energy Law and Sustainability, Faculty of Law, University of Groningen; Speakers: Tiisetso John Rantlo, University of Pretoria Bronwen Bernine Qumbu, University of the Western Cape		Capacity Development Workshop: Importance and Relevance of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training Location: New Education Building Room 12 Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs 2:00 pm to 2:10 pm Welcome and Objectives of the Session Mr. Juwang Zhu, Director, Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Dr. Najat Zarrouk, Director of Development, Knowledge Management and African Local Governments Academy (ALGA) of UCLG Africa, President, International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), UN-CEPA member, Morocco.Prof. Hamid Ali, ICAPA-Steering Committee Acting Chairperson (Online). 2:10 pm to 2:30 pm Moderator: Mr. Cesar Alfonzo, IASIA Executive Secretary. What are the Principles for Effective Governance for Sustainable Development and how can they help improve governance, and why is it important to integrate the SDGs in the curricula of schools of public administration? Ms. Cristina A. Rodriguez-Acosta, Inter-Regional Adviser, DPIDG/UNDESA What new capacities are needed in the public sector to achieve the SDGs? Presentation of UNDESA...		Vodacom: Here’s to the 30 years of Innovation Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Chair: Pale PHENGU, Vodacom Chair: Lesle-Ann GEORGE, Vodacom Vodacom@30 years Over the past three decades, Vodacom has cemented its position as a pioneer and leader in the telecommunications industry, shaping the digital landscape of South Africa and beyond. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking innovations, Vodacom has consistently pushed boundaries, broadening connectivity and transforming lives. As we celebrate Vodacom's 30th anniversary, let's take...		Drone flights for health and safety Location: New Education Building Auditorium Panel Description Drones on display for the purpose of visual stimulation and discussion of using drones for all aspects related to health and safety. How can drones be used to improve the life’s of citizens, improve their wellbeing and support health. Speaker : Mr Cobus Steenkamp
3:30pm - 4:00pm	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
4:00pm - 5:30pm	Theme -S3: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State	WG 1-S3: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee	WG 3-S3: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform	WG 4-S3: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven	WG 5-S2: Gender, Diversity and Equity Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Chair: Prof. Laila EL-BARADEI, The American University in Cairo Chair: Prof. Enaleen DRAAI, Nelson Mandela University Chair: Dr. Letícia GODINHO DE SOUZA, Fundação João Pinheiro	WG 6-S3: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance	WG 7-S3: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo	WG 8-S2: Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Chair: Dr. Jelena LAGGER, CAFRAD
6:00pm - 8:30pm	Board of Management Meeting Location: Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Governance meeting for IASIA Board of Management members only

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