Meet the Press Programme Held to Share Information on International Conference on Public Administration and Governance in South Asia

Kathmandu, Nepal | 3 November 2026

A Meet the Press programme was successfully held to brief the media on the upcoming International Conference on Public Administration and Governance in South Asia, jointly organized by the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN), and South Asian Network for Public Administration (SANPA).

The programme brought together representatives of the media and the organizing institutions to share information about the objectives, significance, key thematic areas, and expected outcomes of the forthcoming international conference.

During the interaction, the organizers highlighted the importance of strengthening public administration, promoting good governance, enhancing institutional capacity, and fostering regional cooperation and knowledge exchange among South Asian countries. The conference is expected to provide an important platform for policymakers, academics, public administration practitioners, researchers, and development professionals to exchange experiences, share innovative practices, and deliberate on emerging governance challenges and opportunities in the region.

The organizers also emphasized the vital role of the media in informing the public, promoting constructive policy dialogue, and disseminating knowledge and insights generated through the conference.

The organizing institutions expressed their sincere appreciation to the participating media representatives for their presence, interest, and continued support in disseminating information about this important regional initiative.

The International Conference on Public Administration and Governance in South Asia is expected to contribute to strengthening regional dialogue, collaboration, and institutional partnerships towards more effective, accountable, inclusive, and responsive governance in South Asia.

Organized jointly by:

• Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC)
• Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN)
• South Asian Network for Public Administration (SANPA)The day-wise schedules can be accessed through the following links:
  Day 1 – 4 November 2026: https://nasc.org.np/day-1-schedule-4th-november-2026
  Day 2 – 5 November 2026: https://nasc.org.np/day-2-schedule-5th-november-2026
  Day 3 – 6 November 2026: https://nasc.org.np/day-3-schedule-november-6-2026