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Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration

Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration
Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) Logo.jpg
Logo of the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA)
Abbreviation EROPA
Formation 5 December 1960 (56 years ago) (1960-12-05)
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
Location
Coordinates 14°39′23″N 121°03′35″E / 14.656294°N 121.0598308°E / 14.656294; 121.0598308Coordinates: 14°39′23″N 121°03′35″E / 14.656294°N 121.0598308°E / 14.656294; 121.0598308
Area served
Asia Pacific
Membership
  • 10 Active state members
  • Groups
  • Individuals
Secretary General
Orly Mercado
Website www.eropa.org.ph

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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