ASPA members can benefit from several presentation opportunities that arise from the association's collaboration with other associations and organizations. To learn more about the latest call for proposals, upcoming conferences and other presentation opportunities, please return to the ASPA website often or check our Opportunities page.

ICPA CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The 2012 International Conference on Public Administration is now seeking proposals for the conference scheduled for Oct. 25-27 in Hyderabad, India. The current call for proposals is open through June 1. To learn more, click here.

This year's theme "New Frontiers in Public Administration: Practice and Theory" is focused on the challenges and opportunities for emerging superstates Brazil, Russia, India and China. To learn more about the conference, click here.

IASIA CONFERENCE

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) in close collaboration with the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) is organizing its 2012 Annual Conference to be held at NIDA in Bangkok (Thailand). The Conference is open to government professionals, academics, practitioners, young researchers and practitioners as well as contributors from different disciplines.

The 2012 theme is Challenges for Local Governance and Development in the 21st Century, which is further divided into eight working groups. To learn more about the working groups and the conference, click here.

IIAS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR CALL FOR PROPOSALS

There's still some time if you would like to submit a proposal for the 2012 International Institute of Administrative Sciences International Congress in Meridia Yucatan Mexico. Organizers have extended the deadline, but only until Feb. 21.

Professors, practitioners and students are invited to submit panel proposals.  A mix of academic and practitioner panels are encouraged.
This year’s meeting will take place in Méridia, Yucatán Mexico June 18-22.  Panel proposals are expected to address new, innovative and controversial issues. The proposals have to stimulate the dialogue between the regional groups of IIAS and to respect the balance between the different continent by mobilizing chairs and participants from over the world.

Panel proposals should include:
•    Name, affiliation and contact information for the panel chair;
•    Names and affiliations of up to four panelists who have made a commitment to participate;
•    Short summary of their position statements.

To submit a proposal, visit the conference website at www.iias.iisa.org