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Prof. Francis Petersen, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State
Dr. Najat Zarrouk, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member
Dr. Ra'ed BenShams, IIAS President
Dr. Sofiane Sahraoui, IIAS Director General
Introduction of the Conference Theme and Rationale by the Rapporteurs
Prof. Dr. Liza van Jaarsveldt, IASIA Functional Vice president for Program, University of South Africa.
Dr. Christa de Wet, School of Government Studies, North-West University.
Prof. Dr. Liezel Lues, Department Public Administration and Management, University of the Free State.
Session Abstract
The Opening Ceremony is meant to welcome delegates to the conference. The hosting institution and their leadership and partners will open the event and express their views on hosting the conference and the importance of the conference theme. The Rapporteurs will provide an introductory report on the Conference and provide the participants with key elements and insights about the Conference 2024.