“Good governance, rule of law and an accountable and transparent public administration are regarded as key to the realization of sustained economic growth, equity and social justice”
—Sha Zukang
Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations
June 2008
| Title: | International Conference for Public Administration, Governance and Reform 2008 |
| Date: | 3rd - 4th December 2008 |
| Location: | London, United Kingdom The Commonwealth Club, Home of the Royal Commonwealth Society Reception at the Houses of Parliament |
| Language: | English |
This conference, organised by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies, will provide a timely opportunity to explore some of the current issues being faced in public sector reform and governance. It will provide a high-level forum for senior civil servants and officials from around the world to share their own experiences, exchange ideas, and consider the challenges that need to be faced to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, transparency and responsiveness of all levels of public administration.
Through a series of presentations from leading figures, as well as more focused discussion forums, participants will have the opportunity to consider some of the key issues involved:
- What is shaping and driving current public sector reform?
- The influence of globalisation and technology on public sector reform
- Increasing citizen participation and engagement
- Developing accountable and transparent public administration
- The need for better leadership across the public sector
- The role of the private and voluntary sectors
- Funding and international support for governance