International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to academic and professional public administration. Founded in 1927 it is the oldest scholarly public administration journal specifically focused on comparative and international topics. IRAS seeks to shape the future agenda of public administration around the world by encouraging reflection on international comparisons, new techniques and approaches, the dialogue between academics and practitioners, and debates about the future of the field itself. 

This webinar was the first step toward the establishment of a smart city cooperation platform among China, Japan, and Korea. Regional partnerships promoted knowledge exchange and joint strategies on smart city development in the lead up to the upcoming smart city forum for a broader community of cities and other stakeholders across CJK.

This playbook offers a framework for a multiyear, cross-industry programme to shape policymaking and accelerate action in the new normal. It presents three innovative strategies for public and private sector leaders to enable greater digital inclusion for our economies and societies.

By surveying and studying broad patterns of digital government around the world, the United Nations E-Government Survey assesses the digital government development of the 193 United Nations Member States in identifying their strengths, challenges and opportunities, as well as informing policies and strategies. The Survey supports countries’ efforts to provide effective, accountable and inclusive digital services to all and to bridge the digital divides in fulfilling the principle of leaving no one behind. 

This policy brief outlines nine key roles public servants have been and must continue to play to ensure an effective response to pandemic.