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The 2019 Annual Conference of the Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA)
May 22, 2019 - May 24, 2019
Venue: Manila, Philippines
Organizer(s): Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA)
The Philippine Society for Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance
University of the Philippines
Association of Schools of Public Administration of the Philippines
De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde Manila, Philippines
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Contact: aapa2019.philippines@gmail.com
Info link: http://aapa.asia/contents/bbspage/xbd/board.php?bo_table=m2_db4&wr_id=1
The role of public administration in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is imminent. There are many issues that have to be addressed to increase the quality of life in developing countries as targeted by SDGs: poverty and hunger, climate change, energy, consumption, marine resources, inequality, economic growth, ecosystems and environment, peace and justice, human settlements, water management, education for sustainable development and lifelong learning, food security, gender equality, industrial sustainability, good health and inclusive well-being, accountable and inclusive institutions, and the global partnership for sustainable development.
This conference focuses on how to transform governance and innovate development capacities of governments, institutions and public administrations to achieve SDGs. Academicians, students and practitioners are welcomed to discuss the opportunity to debate emerging issues, trends, and challenges, as well as good practices, strategies and approaches to transforming governance and innovating public administration. This conference will contribute to developing the good practices of public administration to anticipate the various challenges posed by the implementation of the SDGs. This conference inspires the participants to develop solutions and pathways to realizing the SDGs.