On behalf of the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN), we are pleased to inform our members and stakeholders that the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) is organizing the 6th South Asian Conference on Public Policy and Governance.
The conference aims to bring together policymakers, senior public administrators, academics, researchers, and development practitioners from South Asia and beyond to engage in informed dialogue on contemporary issues of public policy and governance. It will provide a valuable platform for the exchange of ideas, regional experiences, and evidence-based policy perspectives.
Conference Theme: “Resilience and Renewal: Reenvisioning Governance through Youth Engagement, Digital Transformation, and Cultural Narratives in South Asia.”
Conference Sub-Themes
- Mass Uprisings and the Future of Governance
- Avenues for Responsive Public Administration
- Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Governance
- Culture, Identity, and Social Transformation
- Responding to Climate and Disaster Risk for a Sustainable Future
- Youth Leadership for Adaptive Governance
Key Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 02 February 2026
Notification of Selection: 20 February 2026
Conference Program Update: 02 March 2026
Submission & Registration : http://www.nasc.org.np/conference
For further information: [email protected]
We warmly invite all members of the Public Administration Association of Nepal, as well as academics, researchers, and policy professionals, to submit abstracts and participate in this significant conference. Your active engagement will contribute to the advancement of public administration and governance across South Asia.
On behalf of the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN), we are pleased to inform our members and stakeholders that the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) is organizing the 6th South Asian Conference on Public Policy and Governance.