NASPAA Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

NASPAA and the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding. EAPPA is an accreditation and quality-assurance association that develops and maintains high-quality public affairs programs in Europe.  This MOU between NASPAA and EAPAA creates a straightforward structure of cooperation, one in which we can share our expertise and commitment to excellence in quality assurance, and by working together we can forge a new understanding of public service education quality in the 21st century.

NASPAA has a longstanding relationship with INPAE; at least 10 schools are members of both. The agreement focuses on close cooperation and collaboration, as well as offering support to INPAE member school interested in pursuing NASPAA accreditation. The Inter-American Network of Public Administration Education (INPAE), created with the support of NASPAA, is an institution of higher education schools committed to developing public affairs' programs in South America. 

The African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) and NASPAA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding pledging both organizations to closer consultation and cooperation. Signed by NASPAA then-president Palmira Rios at the October NASPAA Executive Council meeting, the MoU represents a major step forward for NASPAA in establishing good working relationships in Africa to help advance public service education globally.  

NASPAA's Memorandum of Understanding with NISPAcee is an agreement to encourage greater levels of working together and communication regarding the promotion of quality public service education, such as by supporting international exchanges and conference attendance. The Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee) is a networking association created to spread knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of public affairs education.