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Conference Agenda

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Session Overview

Date: Sunday, 30/June/2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm	Registrations Location: MODLEC Foyer

Date: Monday, 01/July/2024
8:30am - 4:00pm	Registrations Location: MODLEC Foyer
9:30am - 11:00am	Opening Ceremony Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State 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.
11:00am - 11:30am	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
11:30am - 1:00pm	Keynote Speeches Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] 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.
1:00pm - 1:15pm	Group Picture Location: New Education Building Auditorium
1:15pm - 2:30pm	Lunch Location: MODLEC Room 10
1:15pm - 2:30pm	Working Groups Chairs Lunch Meeting Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Closed meeting for Working Gorups Project Directors and Chairs only.
2:30pm - 4:00pm	ICAPA Steering Committee meeting Location: MODLEC Room 35 Session Chair: Prof. Hamid ALI, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies ICAPA Steering Committee members only (Private meeting)
2:30pm - 4:00pm	Theme -S1: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
2:30pm - 4:00pm	WG 1-S1: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Session Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee
2:30pm - 4:00pm	WG 3-S1: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Session Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform
2:30pm - 4:00pm	WG 4-S1: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
2:30pm - 4:00pm	WG 5-S1: Gender, Diversity and Equity Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Prof. Laila EL-BARADEI, The American University in Cairo Session Chair: Prof. Enaleen DRAAI, Nelson Mandela University Session Chair: Dr. Letícia GODINHO DE SOUZA, Fundação João Pinheiro
2:30pm - 4:00pm	WG 6-S1: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
2:30pm - 4:00pm	WG 7-S1: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Session Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
4:00pm - 4:30pm	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
4:30pm - 6:00pm	Alternative Service Delivery and Societal Responses: Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, Adaptability and Leaving No One Behind Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Natasja HOLTZHAUSEN, University of Pretoria 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
4:30pm - 6:00pm	Reflections on Alternative Service Delivery in the BRICS Countries Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Purshottama Sivanarain REDDY, University of Kwazulu Natal 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
4:30pm - 6:00pm	Exploring alternative solutions to enhance basic services provision in South African municipalities: A focus on Water and Sanitation Services in the Free State Province Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Lubabalo LUYABA, South African Local Government Association 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
4:30pm - 6:00pm	PhD Seminar 1-2 Location: SASOL Library Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Kambidima WOTELA, The University of the Witwatersrand
6:00pm - 7:30pm	Welcome Reception Location: Odeion School of Music

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] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 1-S2: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Session Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 3-S2: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Session Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 4-S2: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 6-S2: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 7-S2: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Session Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 8-S1: Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Jelena LAGGER, CAFRAD
9:00am - 10:30am	WG.10-S1: Public Administration in Fragile and Conflict-affected States Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Prof. Tamer QARMOUT, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Session 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] Session 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
2:00pm - 3:30pm	Capacity Development Workshop: Importance and Relevance of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Session 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 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.
2:00pm - 3:30pm	Vodacom: Here’s to the 30 years of Innovation Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Pale PHENGU, Vodacom Session 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 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 : Less-Ann George : Lesle-Ann George.png Pale Phengu : Pale Phengu.png 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.
2:00pm - 3:30pm	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] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 1-S3: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Session Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 3-S3: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Session Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 4-S3: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 5-S2: Gender, Diversity and Equity Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Prof. Laila EL-BARADEI, The American University in Cairo Session Chair: Prof. Enaleen DRAAI, Nelson Mandela University Session Chair: Dr. Letícia GODINHO DE SOUZA, Fundação João Pinheiro
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 6-S3: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 7-S3: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Session Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
4:00pm - 5:30pm	WG 8-S2: Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Jelena LAGGER, CAFRAD
6:00pm - 8:30pm	Board of Management Meeting Location: Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Session 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

Date: Wednesday, 03/July/2024
8:30am - 4:00pm	Registrations Location: MODLEC Foyer
9:00am - 10:30am	Theme -S4: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 2-S1: Public Sector Ethics and Culture Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Pregala (Solosh) PILLAY, University of Stellenbosch Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Session Chair: Prof. John-Mary KAUZYA, Stellenbosch University
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 3-S4: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Session Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 4-S4: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 6-S4: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 9-S1: International Dimensions of Public Administration Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Dr. Adrian M. VELAZQUEZ VAZQUEZ, University of La Verne Session Chair: Prof. Frank NAERT, Ghent University
9:00am - 12:30pm	PhD Seminar 2-2 Location: SASOL Library Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Kambidima WOTELA, The University of the Witwatersrand
10:30am - 11:00am	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
11:00am - 12:30pm	Theme -S5: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 1-S4: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Session Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 2-S2: Public Sector Ethics and Culture Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Pregala (Solosh) PILLAY, University of Stellenbosch Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Session Chair: Prof. John-Mary KAUZYA, Stellenbosch University
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 3-S5: Public Sector Reform Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: Prof. David FERRAZ, ISCTE-Instituto Universitario de Lisboa Session Chair: Prof. Manchuan WANG, China Society of Administrative Reform
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 4-S5: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 5-S3: Gender, Diversity and Equity Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Prof. Laila EL-BARADEI, The American University in Cairo Session Chair: Prof. Enaleen DRAAI, Nelson Mandela University Session Chair: Dr. Letícia GODINHO DE SOUZA, Fundação João Pinheiro
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 6-S5: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
11:00am - 12:30pm	WG 7-S4: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Session Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
12:30pm - 2:00pm	Lunch Location: MODLEC Room 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm	Theme -S6: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
2:00pm - 3:30pm	WG 1-S5: Education and Training Program - Aligning Missions and Quality Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] Session Chair: Dr. Blue WOOLDRIDGE, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Session Chair: Prof. Hendri KROUKAMP, University of the Free State Session Chair: Ludmila GAJDOSOVA, NISPAcee
2:00pm - 3:30pm	WG 4-S6: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
2:00pm - 3:30pm	WG 5-S4: Gender, Diversity and Equity Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Prof. Laila EL-BARADEI, The American University in Cairo Session Chair: Prof. Enaleen DRAAI, Nelson Mandela University Session Chair: Dr. Letícia GODINHO DE SOUZA, Fundação João Pinheiro
2:00pm - 3:30pm	WG 6-S6: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
2:00pm - 3:30pm	WG 7-S5: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Session Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
3:30pm - 4:00pm	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
4:00pm - 5:30pm	Kickoff Panel of the IASIA Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): Catalyzing synergies between urban governments and universities for promoting disaster resilience Location: MODLEC Room 12 [A3] 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
4:00pm - 5:30pm	Publishing Panel Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Meet the Editors This panel will provide you with guidance and insights to develop a paper and to get published. The Editors will present the opportunities and the process to get published in the IIAS/IASIA Publication channels and provide the audience of IASIA Conference with some tips and recommendations to improve their paper to have a chance to get published. Speakers : - Prof Micheil S. de Vries, IASIA VP for Publication - Prof Paul Joyce, IIAS Publication Director (online) - Prof Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University Brno
4:00pm - 5:30pm	Learning Leadership Workshop 1/2 Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: William Keith HUNTER, Blue Whistle Learning
4:15pm - 5:30pm	Kickoff Panel Working Group on Promoting the Principles of Effective Governance for Sustainable Development (PEG) Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member - 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.
7:00pm - 10:30pm	Gala Dinner Location: Central University of Technology Hotel School

Date: Thursday, 04/July/2024
8:30am - 4:00pm	Registrations Location: MODLEC Foyer
9:00am - 10:30am	IIAS Council of Administration meeting Location: New Education Building Room 12 Session Chair: Dr. Ra'ed Mohammed BENSHAMS, IIAS President Governance meeting for IIAS Council of Administration members only
9:00am - 10:30am	Theme -S7: Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Liza Ceciel JAARSVELDT, University of South Africa Session Chair: Dr. Christa DE WET, North-West University Session Chair: Dr. Maréve Inge BILJOHN, University of the Free State
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 2-S3: Public Sector Ethics and Culture Location: MODLEC Room 6 [A2] Session Chair: Prof. Pregala (Solosh) PILLAY, University of Stellenbosch Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Session Chair: Prof. John-Mary KAUZYA, Stellenbosch University
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 4-S7: Subnational Governance and Development Location: New Education Building Room 13 Session Chair: Dr. Cristina RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, United Nations Division of Economic & Social Affairs Session Chair: Amitava BASU, Center for Environmental Management & Participatory Development Session Chair: Dr. Marco DE LA CRUZ, KU Leuven
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 6-S7: Public Sector Leadership and Governance Location: New Education Building Auditorium Session Chair: Prof. Juraj NEMEC, Masaryk University Brno Session Chair: Prof. Liezel LUES, University of the Free State Session Chair: Prof. Yingchun SUN, China National Academy of Governance, Professor of China National Academy of Governance
9:00am - 10:30am	WG 7-S6: Public Policy, Public Decision-making, and Policy Implementation Location: New Education Building Room 15 Session Chair: Prof. Michiel S. DE VRIES, Radboud University Session Chair: Prof. Henry WISSINK, University of KwaZulu-Natal Session Chair: Dr. Christina ANDREWS, Federal University of São Paulo
9:00am - 10:30am	Learning Leadership Workshop 2/2 Location: MODLEC Room 5 [A1] Session Chair: Dr. Randhir AULUCK, University of Westminster Session Chair: William Keith HUNTER, Blue Whistle Learning
10:30am - 11:00am	Coffee Break Location: MODLEC Foyer
11:00am - 12:00pm	Annual General Assembly Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member
12:00pm - 12:30pm	Awards Ceremony Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] Session Chair: Dr. Najat ZARROUK, IASIA President and Director of Development, Knowledge Management and ALGA of UCLG Africa, UN CEPA Member Session Chair: Prof. Sofiane SAHRAOUI, IIAS Director General, International Institute of Administrative Sciences Co-Chairs: Representatives of each Committees.
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Closing Ceremony Location: MODLEC Auditorium [A2] - Ms. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, Chair of the Committee of the Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) - Rapporteurs conclusions and Closing Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:00pm	Farewell Lunch Location: MODLEC Room 10

Date: Friday, 05/July/2024
9:00am - 5:00pm	Excursion

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