Amman, April 12 (Petra) – Jordan will host the 9th Middle East and North Africa Public Administration Research (MENAPAR) conference April 28-30.

The gathering, titled Public administration in the MENA region: transitions, resilience and future prospects, will see wide participation and a distinguished presence from institutions, organizations, and bodies concerned with public administration and civil service agencies, as well as a select group of researchers and experts, Service and Public Administration Commission (SPAC) President Fayez Nahar said.

This reflects its status as a leading platform for exchanging expertise and discussing best practices in this field, he told Petra in an interview.

Nahar said the conference will highlight key transformations in public administration in the region and discuss ways to enhance its resilience and effectiveness through updating public policies, improving service delivery, encouraging innovation, and establishing the foundations of evidence-based good governance.

The agenda includes such key themes as innovation and adaptation in public policies, service design and delivery, institutional development, human resource development, and leadership in times of crisis, Nahar said, adding that the sessions will debate 129 research papers covering diverse themes, research and applied approaches.

Taking part in the gathering are representatives from 19 countries, including 14 Arab states, along with senior officials, international experts, researchers, and practitioners to exchange expertise and expand regional and international dialogue on public administration issues, Nahar pointed out.

He said holding the conference in Amman underlines the Kingdom as a regional leader in administrative modernization efforts, and is in line with the public sector modernization roadmap to build a more efficient and transparent public administration capable of adapting to the requirements of national development.

//Petra//SS


12/04/2025 17:22:58