Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration
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Logo of the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA)
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| Abbreviation | EROPA |
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| Formation | 5 December 1960 |
| Type | International non-governmental organization (NGO) |
| Purpose | Public administration education and practice |
| Headquarters | National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, The Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 14°39′23″N 121°03′35″E / 14.656294°N 121.0598308°ECoordinates: 14°39′23″N 121°03′35″E / 14.656294°N 121.0598308°E |
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Area served
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Asia Pacific |
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Membership
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Secretary General
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Orly Mercado |
| Website | www |
The Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) was formed "In order to advance the economic and social development of the Region through the promotion of the study, practice and status of public administration and adoption of adequate administrative systems", by international treaty signed in Manila in the Philippines on 19 June 1958. EROPA was officially formed on 5 December 1960.
EROPA is a partner of the United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN). EROPA also has special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
The Philippines remains the center for its activities, since having hosted the first Regional Conference on Public Administration 7 to 20 June 1958, with EROPA being based out of National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, the Philippines .
In addition to the headquarters in the Philippines, it has three centers:
Membership of EROPA is by invitation for nation-states, and is open to groups and individuals.
State members include:
List of conferences organised by EROPA (as per their website):
EROPA publishes the journal Asian Review of Public Administration (ARPA), twice a year.
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