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Brunei Urges Better Work Ethics among Public Servants
brudirect.com: November 28, 2010 - The Minister of Religious Affairs said in providing a service, public servant should not be emotional or play truant and only work hard when assessment time is near. They should be committed and sincere when rendering a service and not stay old-fashioned. More >

Malta: Govt Committed to Improving Public Sector Efficiency
independent.com.mt: November 29 2010 - Malta is also one of the leading EU countries to offer quality and efficient government services online. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday presided over the inauguration of the Centre for Development, Research and Training in Floriana. More >

30 November 2010

Hope Fellowship Program

Recently, IPMA-HR participated in the Hope Fellowship Program established by the National Albanian American Council (NAAC) and funded by USAID. The program operates in Kosovo and empowers women leaders to create collaborative, sustainable and positive change in government, civil society, and business that strengthen the democratic process and promotes prosperity for all peoples in the country. To read the entire article click here.

29 November 2010

The University of Witwatersrand Opens Enrollment for its Master of Management in Innovation Programme

The University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa has opened enrollment for its 2011 Master of Management in Innovation Studies programme. The programme concentrates on innovation from both the policy and management perspectives. It engages with an investigation of how innovation and its impact on economic growth and development can be shaped for the achievement of broad societal goals. The deadline for registration is 15 December 2010. Click here for more information.

26 November 2010

4th Annual SPMA International Conference on Public Administration

Professor J O Kuye, Director of the UP School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) in collaboration with the African Consortium of Public Administration (ACPA) will be hosting the 4th Annual SPMA International Conference on Public Administration from 17-18 February 2011 at the University of Pretoria. Important dates: Abstracts need to be submitted before/on 30 November 2010 and registration closes on 31 January 2011. Click here for more information.

18 November 2010

2010 EROPA Seminar on Public Administration and Disaster Management

The 2010 EROPA Seminar will be held from 21-25 November 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The seminar is entitled "Public Administration and Disaster Management: Reducing Risks, Delivering Services, Spearheading Recovery" and aims to be a venue for the discussion and sharing of effective practices on disaster management as a response to the threats of climate change and natural disasters. For more information on this event click here.

18 November 2010

UNPAN-AP Editorial Department Publishes Documents of the 4th World Forum on China Studies

To show tributes to the successful completion of the 4th World Forum on China Studies, which was held on 6-7 November 2010, Shanghai, China, with the theme of Living Together, Growing Together: China and the World Integrate, UNPAN-AP Editorial Department is authorized to select and publish in UNPAN the documents from the plenary session of the forum, including the address at the opening ceremony and the keynote speeches. For details, please click here.

11 November 2010

African University Day Event at the University of Pretoria

African University Day will be celebrated on 12 November 2010 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Professor Cheryl de la Rey, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria has extended an open invitation to all those interested in attending this event. The theme of the event's discussions will focus on "the Contribution of African Universities to the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS)". Please click here for more information.

11 November 2010

Winners of XXIII Contest of CLAD 2010

"El Fortalecimiento del Alto Gobierno para el Diseño, Conducción y Evaluación de Políticas Públicas" was the theme of the XXIII Contest of CLAD. The winners of this contest will be announced at the XV International Congress of CLAD on State and Public Administration Reform being held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from 9-12 November 2010. For more information on the winners click here.

10 November 2010

XV International Congress of CLAD on State and Public Administration Reform

CLAD is hosting the XV International Congress of CLAD on State and Public Administration Reform in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on 9-12 November 2010. The during the Congress, renowned specialist will present plenary lectures on the following topics: Transformation of the State as a Consequence of the Impact of the Economic Crisis and Strategic Governance for Development. For more information on this event click here.