Asian Review of Public Administration

Aims & Scope

AimThe Administrative Review: Public Administration and Policy (ARPA) is the flagship double-blind peer-reviewed journal of the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) and the Association of Administrative Professions of Asia (AAPA). ARPA aims to be the definitive scholarly platform for examining public administration and policy within the unique socio-political, economic, and cultural contexts of the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South.We prioritize publishing comparative and contextually nuanced research that addresses the specific governance challenges of developing, transitional, and emerging economies. Our mission is to bridge the gap between theoretical scholarship and practical application, providing evidence-based insights that inform policy reform and capacity building for effective, equitable, and resilient governance. ScopeARPA's scope is intentionally focused on the dynamics of public administration and policy as practiced in Asia-Pacific and Global South nations. We welcome robust empirical studies, theoretical advancements, and systematic case studies that employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches. A core emphasis is placed on research that offers comparative analysis, draws practical lessons, and contributes to policy learning across member states of EROPA and AAPA. Administrative Traditions and Reform in Asian BureaucraciesDescription: This area examines the evolution and reform of public bureaucracies shaped by distinct historical, cultural, and political contexts—from Confucian and post-colonial systems to Pacific Island governance models. We seek research that moves beyond importing Western New Public Management templates, instead focusing on how traditional values (e.g., patronage, collectivism, meritocracy) interact with modern reform agendas like performance management, digitalization, and open government. Studies should offer critical insights into building effective, accountable, and contextual

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