1st International Conference on Public Sector Management, Administration, Policy and Public Finance  

28-30 October 2026 
AIPSI, Cote d'Or Technopole Minissy, Réduit
Republic of Mauritius

AIPSI in collaboration with Public Universities of Mauritius (University of Mauritius, University of Technology, Mauritius and Open University of Mauritius)

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) is pleased to bring academics, researchers, policy makers and students to this inaugural International Conference on Public Sector Management, Administration, Policy and Public Finance to be held in Mauritius from 28 to 30 October 2026. This initiative aims at providing a platform for research dissemination and obtaining constructive feedback while at the same time creating opportunities for international collaboration and networking among peers in Mauritius, the region and globally. Participants will also have an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the host island and engage in some social and cultural activities.

The conference organisers are calling for conceptual or empirically based research papers or country-specific case studies in the field of Public Sector. Presenters can deliver either completed research papers or work in progress, and their paper submissions and presentations must address both the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.

Presentations will be conducted in parallel tracks and research papers/abstracts will be refereed to enable researchers to receive constructive feedback on their work. In addition, the organisers hope to hold a round table discussion that will bring academics and policymakers together to focus on a specific aspect related to the conference theme.

Broad thematic areas to be considered include, but are not limited to, the following:

Please note that papers will be subject to the usual review process, presented papers and abstracts will be included in the refereed conference proceedings. Based on the number of full paper received, the organisers will explore the possibility of publishing full papers in an edited book from a recognised publisher and/or in a reputable journal.

Guidelines for authors/presenters

The organising committee invites the submission of abstracts (max. 300 words) or full papers (max. 7000 words) from researchers and practitioners in the above fields (or related fields). All abstracts should be formatted to facilitate the review process. On a separate cover page, the following information should appear:

• name, affiliation and address (including email address for general correspondence) of each author and co-author, and

• a brief personal profile (max. 100 words) of each presenter.

By submitting an abstract, at least one author undertakes to attend the international conference (in person or virtually) if the final paper is accepted. In addition, one author should not have more than two submissions, either as a single author or as a co-author.

Email Submission: Please submit your entry via email as a Word document attachment to aipsiconference@aipsi.mu with the subject line 'AIPSI2026 Submission'.

Researchers are encouraged to register for the conference upon acceptance of their abstract. Authors of accepted abstracts will need to submit their completed paper by 15 October 2026 for inclusion in the refereed conference e-proceedings.

Important dates and deadlines

Co-Chairs

Prof Ramesh Durbarry, G.O.S.K.
Prof B. Seetanah

Organising Committee

Madhoosingh Jankee
Tema Palaram-Gobin
Bhumeshwar Lillmond
Azhaar Bissessur
Ashwan DOMAH (OUM)

Scientific Committee

Prof.(Dr) K.R. Natesan Krishnasamy, ITEC Advisor , Prof Kamalanabhan T J (IIT Madras), Prof P Krishan (University of Oxford), Dr V Tandrayen-Ragoobur and Prof R Nunkoo (University of Mauritius), Prof Thomas (University of Kwa Zulu Natal), Dr N Betchoo (Universite des Mascareignes), Prof . H Chittoo, Prof D Padachi, Dr S Lukea Bhiwajee, and Dr P Ramseook Munhurrun (University of Technology, Mauritius), Prof B. Surujlal (North West University), Dr Rubeena Domun, Mr Henriette-Bolli, Desire Gael and Mr Yudhansingh Boodhun (Open University of Mauritius), Prof (Dr.) Brajesh Kumar