Conference Agenda

This first Panel on Promoting the Principles of Effective Governance for Sustainable Development (PEG for Sustainable Development) is a pivotal event designed to delve deep into the 11 Principles of Effective Governance drafted by the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (UN-CEPA) and endorsed by the Economic and Social Council in 2018.

These principles fall under 3 key pillars:
- Effectiveness: Competence, Sound Policymaking, Collaboration;
- Accountability: Integrity, Transparency, Independent Oversight;
-Inclusiveness: Leaving no one behind, non-discrimination, participation, subsidiarity, Intergenerational Equity.

The PEG form the backbone of effective governance strategies globally. They are linked to 62 commonly used strategies for operationalizing responsive and effective governance in lign with Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, and in particular with the SDG 16. Many of these strategies have been recognized and endorsed over the years in various United Nations forums, resolutions and treaties.

This first Panel aims to introduce this newly created Working Group within IASIA, and elucidate how the PEG can be practically applied to navigate the complex landscape of sustainable development and achieve the SDGs effectively. By bringing together a diverse array of experts, practitioners, and policymakers, the PEG seeks to foster an enriching dialogue on the multifaceted aspects of governance, accountability, and inclusiveness. The Panel on PEG for Sustainable Development promises to be an engaging and insightful session, providing a platform for in-depth discussions on the critical role of governance principles in achieving sustainable development goals globally.

This Working Group serves also as a pivotal platform for scholars and practitioners alike to share their research insights and perspectives within these critical areas. While contributions that address specific questions are encouraged, we also welcome submissions that extend beyond these parameters, encompassing a broader spectrum of relevant topics and discussions that consider the following questions.

Questions to consider for future contributions:
- Where we are in the implementation of the PEG for Sustainable development?
- How can effective leadership ensure institutions have the required competence, expertise, resources, and tools to implement the PEG, and gain effectiveness?
- How can integrity, transparency, and independent oversight be ensured to promote accountability and ethical conduct in public service?
- What strategies can be adopted to promote accountable Public Institutions, including among Schools and Institutes of administration?
- What measures are effective in promoting open government, proactive disclosure of information, and regulatory independence?
- How Public institutions and other actors and stakeholders can be more inclusive to leave no one behind?
- How can the PEG impact the alternative service delivery to better meet population and citizen needs?
- What are the best practices about the PEG?
- What is the significance of effective governance for a country's development? What is the importance of efficient governance in promoting modernization for developing countries?
- What political structures and institutional mechanisms are required to facilitate efficient governance?
- What are the current limitations in advancing effective governance, and what obstacles are being encountered?
- What is the correlation between effective governance, and democracy, liberty, the rule of law? What is the correlation between efficient governance and bureaucracy?
- What impact do a nation's political culture and traditions have on facilitating efficient governance?
- What are the next planned steps for this Working Group, and how can interested individuals contribute?
- What measures can this Working Group take to facilitate academic exchanges within countries?
- What are the future goals of our Working Group? What initiatives can be coordinated, and what resources can be searched around the world?