India’s IIAS Presidency (2025-2028): A Vision for Global Digital Governance and Administrative Reform
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India has outlined a strategic vision for its presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), focusing on bridging the North-South divide. The roadmap emphasizes digital empowerment, inclusive reforms, and the global promotion of India's 'Maximum Governance – Minimum Government' model.
India’s election to the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025-2028 term represents a significant milestone in its journey toward becoming a global leader in public administration. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has articulated a vision that seeks to leverage this platform to showcase Indian administrative research and innovations, particularly the 'India Stack' and digital public infrastructure, to the rest of the world.
A central theme of India’s presidency is bridging the 'North-South Divide' in public administration. Historically, administrative theories and practices have been dominated by Western (Global North) perspectives. India aims to challenge this by promoting South-South cooperation and sharing indigenous success stories that are more relevant to the socio-economic realities of developing nations. By doing so, India positions itself as a voice for the Global South, advocating for administrative systems that are not only efficient but also inclusive and culturally contextualized.
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