UNPAN - United Nations Public Administration Network

UNDP- Asia & the Pacific

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:56:48 GMT

UNEP's Asia & the Pacific office's mission is to empower people and organizations to achieve Sustainable Human Development in the Asia and Pacific region. It strives to be service-oriented development partners who provide and mobilize knowledge, ideas, management skills, information technology, human and financial resources for the solution of development problems. It draws in particular upon the region's rich traditional values, human resources and development experience. Operating on the basis of annual workplans agreed between Country Offices and RBAP New York (two-way compacts), shared values and clear standards of managerial and individual responsibility UNEP Asia & the Pacific is committed to measurable results. It is engaged in a process of continuing self-evaluation and reform aimed at improving its efficiency and effectiveness and at assisting the United Nations system in becoming a stronger force for the benefit of the people and the countries in the region.

Anti-Corruption Initiatives - Asian Development Bank

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:57:41 GMT

ADB's anti-corruption policy requires that all ADB staff, and all parties carrying out activities financed by ADB, to adhere to the highest financial and ethical standards.
The purpose of ADB’s Anticorruption Policy, approved in July 1998, is to reduce the burden corruption exacts from the governments and economies of the region. The policy has three objectives:
- Support competitive markets and effective public administration,
- Support explicit anticorruption efforts, and
- Ensure ADB-financed projects and its staff adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Administrative Reform - Japan

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:59:34 GMT

With the objective of making a freer and fairer Japanese economy and society as based on autonomous individuals, the Administrative Management Bureau drastically reviews the existing central and local administrative organizations and systems as well as relationships between the administration and the public so as to establish new administrative systems.

Republic of Korea Civil Service Commission

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:16:45 GMT

The purpose of this website is to provide accurate, useful and timely information about the Korea's civil service system, government personnel policies, and major organizational functions and activities.

New Zealand's State Services Commission

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:54:33 GMT

The State Services Commission is the Government’s lead advisor on New Zealand’s public management system and works with government agencies to support the delivery of quality services to New Zealanders. The State Services Commission’s role is broad and varied. It works with Public Service departments, Crown entities and other State sector organisations to ensure the New Zealand government operates efficiently and effectively.

The Quality of Life Project - New Zealand

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:22:40 GMT

The Quality of Life Project was initiated in response to growing pressures on urban communities, concern about the impacts of urbanisation and the effects of this on the well being of residents. The key purpose of the Project is to: Provide information to decision-makers to improve the quality of life in major New Zealand urban areas

Banking with the Poor Network

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:36:19 GMT

The Banking With The Poor Network is a network of some 30 national policy institutions, commercial banks and NGO's from nine countries in Asia - namely Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The BWTP objective is to link microfinance with the financial system and to support the provision of inclusive financial services in Asia. It pursues this objective through capacity building, information sharing, policy dialogue, advocacy and research.

Budgeting - Japan

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:45:42 GMT

This website offers an extensive amount of information on the Japanese budget.

Microfinance - ADB

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:22:22 GMT

Microfinance plays a significant role in the Asian Developmentt Bank's overarching goal to reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific. Providing access to microfinance can prove to be an effective way of reaching the poor and improving their lives.

The New Zealand Treasury

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:00:51 GMT

The Treasury is the New Zealand Government's lead advisor on economic and financial issues. Its goal is to improve living standards of all New Zealanders.

Grameen Bank

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:24:26 GMT

Grameen Bank (GB) has reversed conventional banking practice by removing the need for collateral and created a banking system based on mutual trust, accountability, participation and creativity. GB provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh, without any collateral.

Private Sector Development and Finance - ADB

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:55:07 GMT

Expanding private sector activities is vital for ADB's fight against poverty in Asia and the Pacific Region. ADB supports private sector development by:
- Encouraging reforms and policy environments that establish the right conditions for businesses to flourish
- Promoting public-private partnerships
- Providing financial assistance to private enterprises and financial institutions.

Governance - Asian Development Bank

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:02:00 GMT

The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) governance work seeks to advance the following critical objectives:
- Transparency and predictability
- Accountability
- Strategic focus
- Efficiency and effectiveness
- Participation
The ADB helps advance these objectives by providing capacity-building support to help countries carry out priority tasks efficiently and effectively.

Australian Journal of Public Administration

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:52:15 GMT

Aimed at a diverse readership, the Australian Journal of Public Administration is committed to the study and practice of public administration, public management and policy making. It encourages research, reflection and commentary amongst those interested in a range of public sector settings - federal, state, local and inter-governmental. The journal focuses on Australian concerns, but welcomes manuscripts relating to international developments of relevance to Australian experience.

Parliamentary Library of Australia

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:27:41 GMT

Information and Analytical Services from the Parliamentary Library include current and historical information about Senators and Members, Ministries, elections and referenda, papers produced in the Library's publications program, and guides to Internet resources.

Taxation Institute of Australia

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:35 GMT

The Taxation Institute of Australia (TIA) is Australia’s premier independent taxation organisation representing the interests and opinions of more than 11,000 specialist practitioners. Taxation Institute members include a comprehensive cross section of leading accountants, lawyers, tax agents, managers and academics.

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:35 GMT

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy provides training to enable students and practitioners to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to the development and implementation of policy alternatives. The challenge to the Programme is to train leaders who will spearhead Southeast Asia's growth as a vibrant and mature force in the international political and economic arena.

Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:35 GMT

The Department of Public Administration of the Institute delivers international-standard education and research in public policy, administration, and management relevant to the region. DPA offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy and Administration, in Public Management, in Financial Management, in Natural Resource Management and a Master of Science degree in Public Administration. DPA’s faculty, staff, and students seek to understand and improve economic, environmental, and social conditions through teaching, research, and public service.

Hong Kong Public Administration Association

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:35 GMT

Established in 1990, the Association has been committed in the promotion of excellence in the study and practice of public administration in Hong Kong, in collaboration with local and foreign universities.

Public Administration Institute for Turkey & the Middle East (TODAIE)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:35 GMT

TODAIE aims to support efforts to increase efficiency and quality of service in various fields of administration by providing continuing educational programmes at under–graduate level and short-term courses, seminars and other activities.

Institute of Public Enterprise of Osmania University Campus

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:35 GMT

The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) was established in 1964 for the study of issues and policies relating to public enterprises(PEs). Mr. S S Khera, ICS, the then Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, had conceived the idea of a research institution that would undertake a systematic and sustained study of issues relevant to the formulation of policies towards public enterprises.

Journal in PA from Asia & Pacific

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:55:00 GMT

"...international business city based on ubiquitous technology is a good example to show the fact that the city is striving to provide its citizens with more than convenient public services, regardless of time and place," he added.

Oh said the mayors roundtable will allow mayors to have in-depth deliberations on finding ways to ensure sustainable exchanges and cooperation between e-governments and in doing so, they will discuss issues of establishing an international cooperation body and launching relevant joint projects, he said.

He said that as a result, a city administration which is combined with information technology (IT) and the e-government infrastructure will become more efficient and transparent, contributing to both citizen and the government in terms of bringing better quality of life and more active online citizen participation.

In The Worlds 100 e-Governments, a survey conducted every two years on e-government performance sponsored by the United Nations and the American Society of Public Administration, Seoul was named the best e-government for two consecutive years, 2003 and 2005, Oh pointed out.

In addition, Seoul has established stronger cooperation ties with such cities as Moscow, Hanoi, Ulan Bator and Ankara, based on the unique u-Seoul model, while numerous cities have been visiting and benchmarking e-Seoul, which means the city is leading the way in setting global standards for e-government.

(The u-Seoul project has served as a stepping stone for the city to move forward to become the world's best e-government by delivering sophisticated e-government services to the citizens while catching up with the rapidly changing IT and enabling two-way communication for more active public participation).

He said Seoul has also endeavoured to deliver the most convenient e-government services to its citizens anytime anywhere with the aim of becoming an international business city based on up-to-date technology.

"The mobile portal services which enable citizens to access various information on city affairs via the mobile phone is a good example that shows the efforts made in encouraging citizen participation in the policymaking process by using technology," Oh said.

Among the keynote speakers at the forum will be Nicholas Negroponte, founder and chairman of Laptop Per Child and who is also the founder of MT Media Laboratory, and Guido Bertucci, director of public administration and development management in the United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs.

The main agenda for the discussions includes ways to promote exchanges and cooperation between global e-governments, solutions to narrow the digital divide, establishing cooperation for further collaborations between e-governments, finding outstanding models of e-government, and building a system to share and disseminate the models.

Participating mayors will also visit IT companies and organisations as well as cultural spots in Seoul.

Detailed information and pre-registration are available at the World e-Government Mayors Forum website at wegmf.seoul.go.kr.

Right to Information foot prints - e DISSEMINATOR

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:24:35 GMT

Right to Information foot prints - e DISSEMINATOR

A Pamphlet on Right to Information, a fundamental human right that makes life easier and honorable for common people.

Central Officials Training Institute

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:32:12 GMT

Central Officials Training Institute (COTI) operates under the Republic of Korea. COTI is an Inter-Agency Training Institute and performs three basic functions. These functions are:

To develop outstanding government officials by providing general and specialized training for central government employees

To serve as a support center for other public-sector training institutes across Korea while promoting cooperative and exchange activities with private-sector HRD centers

To widen Korea''''s global network through international training and exchange activities with internationally recognized institutions.

Ateneo School of Government

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:41:26 GMT

In 1996, the Ateneo de Manila University formed the School of Government (ASoG) to provide an institutional vehicle for the development of public servants and as a forum for a dialogue and partnership among the government, the private and non-government organizations and the people’s organization sectors.

As a professional school for leadership and public service, ASoG s an environment that fosters the development of new ideas, concepts and methods. Focusing on results, it facilitates a learning process where the theory and practice are joined, and where wisdom of the classroom interacts with the world of policy decision and actions.

The School draws from the intellectual resources of the various academic units of the University as well as from its many years of social apostolate and interaction with the country’s decision-makers and basic sectors of society.

The ASoG mission is to work closely with effective and ethical leaders building prosperous and just communities throughout the Philippines. The School also helps leaders build enabling conditions for wealth creation, deliver basic services effectively, and ensure democratic access to opportunities and to justice.

The Ateneo School of Government is a partner in providing training and education but providing mentorship and sanctuary to local and national leaders.

Within the Ateneo de Manila University, the School of Government is a unit within the Professional Schools, and as such, a principal extension arm for social development and governance of the university. In fact, the School considers extension – defined as a set of programs that are designed to directly have an impact on the country – as the School’s primary mission with its teaching and research functions complementing this objective.