Chief Secretary at IASIA: Outlines Roadmap for Global Public Administration
IIAS Governance Index to assess performance of public institutions worldwide; detailed findings to be presented in Seoul in November
UdaipurTimes, Oct 13, 2026 - Rajasthan Chief Secretary and president of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), V Srinivas has outlined a roadmap for strengthening global public administration through research, institutional collaboration and knowledge. Addressing the IASIA Board of Management meeting in Athens, Greece, on Monday, October 12, during the IASIA 2026 International Conference, he emphasised the need to strengthen international networks and prepare public institutions for emerging governance challenges.
Highlighting the IIAS Governance Index as a major initiative under the Indian presidency of IIAS, Srinivas said it would provide a global reference for assessing the performance of public institutions and identifying areas for improvement. He informed that an initial preview of the Index would be presented at the Athens Conference, while its complete methodology, findings and country comparisons would be presented at the upcoming IIAS Conference in Seoul in November 2026.
The Chief Secretary proposed establishing an IASIA Practice Network to connect universities, civil service academies and government institutions, enabling academic research to contribute directly to administrative reforms. He also called for more active international working groups, stronger research collaborations and greater participation from developing countries, particularly the Global South.
Looking ahead to the IIAS centenary in 2030, Srinivas envisioned the institution as a leading global centre for administrative education, research and innovation. He said that the principle of "Nation First, Citizen First" must remain central to public administration, ensuring that governance ultimately serves the needs of citizens.
