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UN DESA, through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), in partnership with the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), is organizing a Capacity Development Workshop on "Importance and Relevance of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training" to be held in Bloemfontein, South Africa on July, 2024. This workshop will take place in the framework of the 2024 IASIA Conference on "Alternative Service Delivery and Sustainable Societal Responsiveness."
The workshop aims to provide an overview of the update process of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training, initially established in 2008. The review and update seeks to align these standards with developments and insights from recent work in public administration, particularly in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By revising these standards, the process intends to improve the quality and effectiveness of education and training for public servants worldwide. The event will convene experts, educators, and trainers from public administration schools and institutes, alongside students and civil service professionals participating in the IASIA conference. Discussions will focus on integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Principles of Effective Governance and the Curriculum on Governance for the SDGs into public administration curricula, enhancing public sector performance, and fostering institutions that are accountable, inclusive, and responsive to societal needs. The workshop will also include preliminary assessments, identification of educational gaps, and the formulation of recommendations to advance public administration education aligned with global development goals. This gathering will provide a critical platform for sharing good practices and innovations in public administration training and education.