According to information from the National Academy of Public Administration, on November 5th, the opening ceremony of the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) 2024 conference, themed "Towards a World-Class Public Administration," was held at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Earlier, on the afternoon of November 4th, the 69th Executive Council of EROPA held a meeting to review the year's activities, discuss and decide on issues related to strategic direction and organizational development, expand and strengthen the membership network, approve the organization's activity programs, and adopt the program for the EROPA Conference in 2024.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ba Chien, Director of the National Academy of Public Administration (Vietnam), and Chairman of the EROPA Executive Board, chaired the meeting.
Attending the meeting were representatives of the EROPA Executive Council; heads of state delegations of EROPA member countries: Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Nepal, Japan, Philippines, Thailand; a number of representatives of member organizations and individuals; and delegates from administrative associations in the region.
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Members of the EROPA Executive Board attended the meeting. |
In his opening remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ba Chien, Chairman of the EROPA Executive Council, welcomed delegates to the EROPA 2024 Conference and the 69th EROPA Executive Council Meeting. The Chairman of the EROPA Executive Council declared the meeting open and encouraged delegates to exchange and discuss methods of cooperation among EROPA members, developing EROPA into a more effective and robust organization, affirming its leading role in public administration in the region, and contributing to the reform and sustainable development process in the Asia- Pacific region.
At the meeting, the heads of state delegations presented the Messages of the member states, thereby expressing their views on improving the effectiveness of public administration, expressing their commitment to the goals and vision of EROPA, promoting regional and international cooperation to achieve the common goals of EROPA, and promoting the development of science and practice of public administration in the region.
Representing the Vietnamese delegation, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ba Chien, Director of the National Academy of Public Administration and Head of the Vietnamese delegation, presented Vietnam's message. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ba Chien emphasized that since its establishment in 1960, along with the growth of the organization itself, EROPA's influence on the development of public administration in the region has been increasingly affirmed through its valuable contributions in areas of collaborative research, development of public administration science, sharing of practical experiences and effective management models; contributing to shaping and improving the quality of public administration in member countries, creating a favorable environment for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
The EROPA 2024 Conference, themed “Towards World-Class Public Administration,” along with its sub-themes, once again demonstrates the close cooperation and unity of purpose among scholars, public administrators, organizations, and individual members of EROPA. “Building World-Class Public Administration” is not only an ideal goal but also a practical requirement and a method of action for a professional and modern public service in each member country, contributing to improving the quality of life for citizens and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.
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The scene at the conference. |
According to the meeting agenda, delegates discussed the proposal to establish an EROPA training center in Vietnam. As Director of the National Academy of Public Administration and a state-level member of EROPA, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ba Chien presented the proposal to establish the EROPA Training Center in Vietnam.
This proposal from Vietnam received attention and support from the heads of delegations representing EROPA member countries. The delegates discussed the organizational structure and operational methods of the EROPA training center in Vietnam.
Some notable activities and events carried out by EROPA from October 2023 to November 2024:
In collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration (Vietnam), we will conduct the 68th Executive Council meeting, conference, and the 29th EROPA General Assembly on “The Role of Public Governance in Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Towards Sustainable Development Goals” from October 16 to 20, 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam;
The 31st issue of the Asian Public Administration Journal (ARPA) has been launched, featuring articles sharing the experiences of various countries in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, including Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal, South Korea, Vietnam, and the United States.
Co-organizing the Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Assessing Standards of Excellence in Public Administration Education and Training in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Colleges of Public Administration (IASIA) on November 3, 2024;
Professor Alex Brillantes participated as a keynote speaker in a workshop organized by the Vietnam National Academy of Public Administration on the theme "Building Future-Ready Public Officials: International Experiences and Implications for ASEAN Countries" within the framework of the Southeast Asian Public Service Training Institutions Network (PSTI) activities on December 22, 2023;
Co-organizing and representing the Asia-Pacific region at the Mayors Forum and Ministerial Roundtable discussions of the World Government Summit 2024, held from February 12-14, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates;
Improve the operations and service delivery of the EROPA Secretariat, such as publishing and the EROPA website, to enhance EROPA's presence in the public administration community.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/de-xuat-thanh-lap-trung-tam-boi-duong-eropa-tai-viet-nam-post843274.html
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