Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | EROPA |
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| Formation | 5 December 1960 |
| Type | International non-governmental organization (NGO) |
| Purpose | Public administration and governance education and practice |
| Headquarters | National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines |
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Secretary-General
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Alex Brillantes Jr. |
The Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) is an international group. It helps countries in Asia and the Pacific improve how their governments work. EROPA aims to make public services better and more efficient for everyone.
This organization was officially started on December 5, 1960. Its main goal is to help countries grow economically and socially. It does this by promoting the study and practice of "public administration." This term means how governments manage their daily tasks and services for citizens.
EROPA works closely with the United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN). It also has a special connection with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. This means EROPA can share its ideas and advice with the United Nations.
Where EROPA Works
The main office for EROPA is in the Philippines. It is located at the National College of Public Administration and Governance. This college is part of the University of the Philippines in Quezon City. The Philippines hosted the first big meeting about public administration in 1958.
Besides its main office, EROPA has four other active centers:
- Development Management Center in South Korea. This center works with the National Human Resources Development Institute.
- Human Resource Research Center in China. It works with the Chinese Academy of Personnel Science in Beijing.
- Local Government Center in Japan. This center partners with the Local Autonomy College in Tokyo.
- Training Center in India. It works with the Indian Institute of Public Administration in New Delhi.
Who Are EROPA's Members?
EROPA has different types of members. These include countries, organizations, and even individuals.
Countries That Are Members
Here are some of the countries that are current members of EROPA:
Philippines (Philippines) - This country was one of the first members.
Japan (Japan) - Also a founding member.
Vietnam (Vietnam) - Another founding member.
China (China) - Joined later, taking over from a previous founding member.
Thailand (Thailand) - Joined in 1961.
South Korea (South Korea) - Joined in 1962.
Malaysia (Malaysia) - Joined in 1966 and again in 2022.
Indonesia (Indonesia) - Joined in 1969.
Nepal (Nepal) - Joined in 1983.
Iran (Iran) - Joined in 1963.
India (India) - Joined in 1985.
EROPA Conferences
EROPA regularly holds conferences. These are big meetings where people discuss important topics. They talk about how to improve public administration and governance. These meetings help members share ideas and learn from each other.
For example, some past conference topics included:
- Strengthening local government.
- Managing cities and economic growth.
- Improving how governments manage their staff.
- Using technology in government services.
- Dealing with challenges like population growth and natural disasters.
- Making public services fair and sustainable.
These conferences have been held in many different countries across Asia. They help EROPA achieve its goal of making public services better for everyone.
