Theme: Resilience and Renewal: Reenvisioning Governance through Youth Engagement, Digital Transformation, and Cultural Narratives in South Asia
The 6th South Asian Conference on Public Policy and Governance, scheduled for 2–3 April 2026 at the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), Lalitpur, invites abstract submissions from scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and early-career professionals working on public policy and governance issues in South Asia.
The conference aims to provide a regional platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange on how governance systems in South Asia are responding to rapid social, political, technological, and environmental change. Particular emphasis is placed on youth agency, digital transformation, climate and disaster risk, cultural narratives, and institutional resilience.
Sub-themes
Abstracts are invited on the following sub-themes (including related topics):
- Mass Uprisings and the Future of Governance
- Avenues for Responsive Public Administration
- Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Governance
- Culture, Identity, and Social Transformation
- Responding to Climate and Disaster Risk for a Sustainable Future
(including climate governance and climate finance) - Youth Leadership for Adaptive Governance
Interdisciplinary, comparative, and policy-relevant contributions are strongly encouraged.
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 02 February 2026
- Notification of abstract selection: 20 February 2026
- Conference program (initial update): 02 March 2026
Conference Details
- Dates: 2–3 April 2026
- Venue: Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
Submission & Enquiries
For abstract submission guidelines and further information, please contact:
📧 conference@nasc.org.np
🌐 www.nasc.org.np/conference
