About CPPG

The Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG) is a specialized Research Centre of Excellence (RCoE) under the Community for Academic Research and Development (CARD), established with the vision of developing a multidisciplinary academic and research ecosystem dedicated to understanding, analysing, and strengthening public policy and governance systems. CPPG serves as a platform for research, education, policy dialogue, knowledge production, academic collaboration, institutional engagement, youth participation, and public awareness across the broad and interconnected fields of public policy and governance. The Centre recognizes that effective governance is not confined to the functioning of government institutions alone. It is a complex and evolving process shaped by law, public administration, economics, political institutions, technology, social structures, democratic participation, human rights, development, and institutional capacity. Similarly, public policy cannot be understood merely as the formulation of governmental programmes or regulations. Questions concerning policy design, implementation, accountability, transparency, public participation, evidence-based decision-making, institutional reform, service delivery, social welfare, economic development, digital governance, and sustainable development are deeply interconnected.

About the Conference

The International Conference on Public Policy & Governance (ICPPG), 2026 is a flagship international conference organised by the Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG), Community for Academic Research and Development (CARD) in collaboration with the UNOSSC South-South Galaxy and the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The Conference seeks to establish an interdisciplinary international platform bringing together scholars, policymakers, public administrators, legal professionals, government officials, diplomats, development practitioners, economists, researchers, civil society organisations, think tanks, international organisations, technology professionals, industry leaders, and students to deliberate upon contemporary challenges in public policy, governance, institutional development, democratic participation, transparency, accountability, and sustainable development. In an increasingly interconnected world, effective public policy and responsive governance are central to addressing complex development challenges. Governments and institutions across the Global South are exploring new approaches to public administration, policy innovation, digital transformation, citizen participation, institutional accountability, and international cooperation.

Conference Objectives

• Examine emerging legal, institutional, administrative, and policy challenges in contemporary governance.
• Promote interdisciplinary dialogue on public policy, governance, public administration, and institutional reform.
• Encourage comparative research on governance systems and public policy frameworks across countries and regions.
• Explore the role of South-South and triangular cooperation in knowledge exchange, capacity development, and sustainable development.
• Promote transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and inclusive governance.
• Examine innovative approaches to evidence-based policymaking and public-sector reform.
• Explore the opportunities and challenges presented by digital government, artificial intelligence, data governance, and emerging technologies.
• Encourage research on decentralisation, local governance, public service delivery, and participatory policymaking.
• Examine contemporary challenges relating to public finance, economic governance, social protection, and inclusive development.
• Strengthen collaboration between governments, international organisations, academia, civil society, think tanks, and the private sector.

Conference Date & Venue  

• Dates: 30-31st October, 2026
• Venue: Virtual Mode (Internationally)

Conference Theme

Public Policy, Good Governance and Inclusive Development

Key Themes and Sub-Themes

Participants are invited to submit papers engaging with the following thematic tracks:

1. Public Policy and Policy-Making
2. Governance, Institutions and Public Administration
3. Open Government, Transparency and Accountability
4. Democracy, Participation and Inclusive Governance
5. South-South and Triangular Cooperation
6. Digital Government and Technology Governance
7. Public Finance, Economic Governance and Development
8. Decentralisation and Local Governance
9. Social Policy and Human Development
10. Regulatory Governance, Law and Institutional Reform
11. Anti-Corruption, Integrity and Ethical Governance
12. Comparative and International Perspectives

Format of Presentation

The Conference will be conducted virtually to facilitate broad international participation across geographical boundaries. Selected authors will present their papers in live sessions before an international audience comprising scholars, legal professionals, industry leaders, and policy experts.

Recognitions

Selected Presenters will receive:

• Publication in the International edited Volume titled, “Public Policy and Governance in a Changing World: Institutions, Innovation and Inclusive Development” with ISBN. To be published and distributed across 15 nations, with international editorial and institutional collaboration.

• International Certificate of Presentation

• Best Papers to be Featured in the Global Policy Research Blog

• Eligibility for Best Paper and Emerging Scholar Awards

• Opportunities for publication in policy briefs, international blogs, and partner platforms

• Invitations for future international collaborations, conferences, sustainability initiatives, and research projects.

• Selected works will be highlighted through international academic networks and policy platforms.

Call for Papers Timeline

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 11th October 2026
  (Abstracts should be between 250–300 words, clearly indicating the research question, methodology and relevance to the Conference themes.)
• Notification of Abstract Selection: 12th October 2026
  (Selected authors will be notified via email and invited to submit full papers.)
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 20th October 2026
  (Full-length papers should be 3,000–4,000 words and follow the Conference’s Submission Guidelines.)
• Confirmation of Presentation: 22nd October 2026
  (Selected participants to be confirmed for presentation and complete registration.)
• Date of Conference: 30-31st October 2026

Abstract Submission Form: https://forms.gle/ZXneJXXC91S9PSN66 

Submission Guidelines

Categories

• Research Article: 3,000 to 5,000 words
• Policy Paper / Legislative Analysis: 3,000 to 5,000 words
• Case Studies / Legal Commentaries: 2,000 to 4,000 words

Format and Structure

• Font: Times New Roman
• Body Text: 12pt, Justified Alignment
• Headings: 14pt, Centre Alignment
• Subheadings: 13pt
• Footnotes: 10pt, Left Alignment
• Citation Style: Bluebook 21st Edition
• Spacing: 1.5
• Language: English only

Abstract

Each submission must include a concise abstract not exceeding 300 words summarising the core ideas of the paper with 5 keywords.

Originality

• Submissions must be entirely original and unpublished.
• Plagiarism should not exceed 10%, and AI-generated content is not allowed. Submissions violating these guidelines will be rejected.

Co-Authorship

Papers may have up to two authors.

Review Process

• A two-stage internal review will assess submissions.
• Authors may be required to revise their papers based on feedback regarding content, structure, or formatting.