Conference Agenda

• 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.

Chair: Dr Lyndon Du Plessis, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Administration and Management, University of the Free State

Discussant: Dr Youness Abouyoub, Chief of Governance and State-Building Section at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA)

• Ms. Bontle Lerumo, Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA)
• Hon. Cllr Bheke Stofile, President of SALGA, Member of the Executive Committee of UCLG Africa, and Vice President in UCLG World.

Closed meeting for Working Gorups Project Directors and Chairs only.

ICAPA Steering Committee members only (Private meeting)

Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Blue Wooldridge, Virginia Commonwealth University, United States of America
• H.E. Mousa Abu Zaid, General Personnel Council (GPC), Ramallah, State of Palestine
• Dr. Najat Zarrouk, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member, Morocco

Speakers:

• Dr. Sakhile Isaac ZONDI, University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Prof. Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development
• Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
• Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs
• Prof. Hao RAN, China National Academy of Governance

Speakers

• Mr. Maruping Rapudungoane, Vaal Central Water
• Mr. Phumudzo Magodi, Midvaal Local Municipality
• Dr. Tseliso Ntili, Department of Water and Sanitation Free State
• Dr. Harrison Pienaar, CSIR
• Mr. Mashilo Toona, Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Free State

• 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."

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

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 Framework
Ms. Adriana Alberti, Chief, Program Management & Capacity Development Unit (PMCDU), DPIDG/UNDESA.

2:30pm to 2:55pm
Why is it important to have Standards of excellence in education and training in public administration?

Dr. Ra'ed BenShams, Task Force Member; President of International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
Prof. Ludmila Gajdosova, Task force Member; Executive Director, NISPACee.
Prof. Juraj Nemec, Professor, Masaryk University, Czechia.
Dr. Rachel Emas, Task force Member; Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Master of Arts in Environmental Resource Policy, George Washington University (Online (TBC)  

What are the UN DESA/IASIA Standards of Excellence in Public Administration Education and Training and how are they being updated?  
•    UNDESA/IASIA

2:55 pm to 3:25 pm
Questions/Comments from the audience

3:25 pm-3:30 pm
Wrap up and Closing remarks by UNDESA & IASIA.

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 a journey through the milestones that have defined its remarkable journey.

Vodacom Celebrates 30 years of being Mzansi’s most recognised network by giving back to their customers in the form of various activations and initiatives.

As Vodacom looks back on 30 years of unparalleled success, it also sets its sights on the future with unwavering determination and vision. With a legacy of innovation, a commitment to social responsibility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Vodacom continues to lead the charge towards a more connected, empowered, and inclusive society.

Speakers :

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Panel description : 

The Vodacom Business Central Region Panel will share insight into the work that they do to empower the Free State and Northern Cape Provincial governments. Vodacom Business is committed to implementing Innovative solutions that assist government deliver the crucial role they place in our society. Here’s to the Next 30 years of Innovation.

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

Governance meeting for IASIA Board of Management members only

Modearator: Dr. Sanjaya BHATIA, Head, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Office for Northeast Asia (ONEA) & Global Education and Training Institute (GETI)

Speakers:

• Prof. Mohamed MASTERE, University Mohammed V of Rabat
• Prof. Pankaj AGARWAL, SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
• Prof. Yasuo KAWAWAKI, Kansai University of International Studies
• Dr. Phisut APICHAYAKUL, Naresuan University

Meet the Editors 

Speakers : 

- Prof Micheil S. de Vries, IASIA VP for Publication

- Prof Paul Joyce, IIAS Publication Director (online)

- Prof Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University Brno 

- Project Director: Dr Najat ZARROUK, Director of Development, Knowledge Hub and ALGA, UCLG Africa, Member of UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (UN-CEPA), IASIA President, Morocco.

- Chair: Hon. Mr Moulay Lhassan HBID, Professor, University of MOHAMMED 6 Polytechnic (UM6P) of Benguérir, Former President of Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech, Morocco.

- Co-chair: Prof. Wang RUOLEI, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the National Governance Department of China National Academy of , China.

Speakers:

• Dr. Adriana Alberti, UNDESA/Division of Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), New York.
• Dr. John Mary Kauzya, former Senior Civil Servant, United Nations, Uganda.
• Ms Saras Jagwanth, UNDESA-DPIDG, New York.
• Dr Cristina Alicia Rodriguez Acosta, UNDESA-DPIDG, New York.
• Prof. Li Feng, Associate Professor at the Political and Legal Department of China National Academy of Governance, China.

Governance meeting for IIAS Council of Administration members only

Co-Chairs:

• Representatives of each Committees.

- Ms. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, Chair of the Committee of the Experts on Public Administration (CEPA)

- Rapporteurs conclusions and Closing Ceremony