On behalf of the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN), we are pleased to inform you that the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) is organizing the 6th South Asian Conference on Public Policy and Governance. The conference will bring together policymakers, academics, practitioners, and researchers from South Asia and beyond.

Conference Theme 

Resilience and Renewal: Reenvisioning Governance through Youth Engagement, Digital Transformation, and Cultural Narratives in South Asia.

Conference Sub-Themes

1. Mass Uprisings and the Future of Governance
2. Avenues for Responsive Public Administration
3. Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Governance
4. Culture, Identity, and Social Transformation
5. Responding to Climate and Disaster Risk for a Sustainable Future
6. 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

For further information: conference@nasc.org.np

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.