THE EROPA SECRETARIAT
Based in Manila, Philippines, the EROPA Secretariat General implements the decisions and instructions of the Executive Council. The Secretariat is responsible for coordination, preparation of meetings and communications, and correspondences of the Organization.
The Secretary-General
Welcome to the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA)!
As we have entered an era of hyper-turbulent challenges, empowering our civil servants and public administration scholars with the requisite capacities has become more imperative than ever. There are continuous clamors on reforms, increased openness of government information, building up localities so they may become smart cities, enhancing the healthcare system, handling the challenges of deepening decentralization, facilitating sensitive political transitions, safeguarding a country's territories, and improving states' social protection systems among others. All of these thrusts are in the name of attaining humanity's development aspirations.
As one of Asia-Pacific’s first international associations on governance, it has become a leading organization where academics, practitioners, groups, and states gather to discuss issues and develop solutions for different social and economic challenges. The EROPA was established in 1960 to respond to a shared desire among state members to promote collaboration in enhancing public administration capacities, systems, and practices to help expedite inclusive development. Since then, it has assisted various universities and academies of public administration, government agencies, local governments, and individuals through conferences, seminars, publications, and capacity-development programs.
Over the years, the EROPA has collaborated with the different international organizations such as United Nations on countless development initiatives. To advance the gains from the past, we have been deepening our existing partnerships with other organizations while extending our hand to other interested parties. We likewise have been exerting efforts in reaching out to former member-states while inviting other countries and groups to the fold. Furthermore, we will seek to enhance the Asian Review of Public Administration standing, EROPA's flagship journal. These initiatives will be the organization's contributions to the lofty goal of knowledge creation.
Certainly, we will have to exert great efforts in a time where there are seemingly insurmountable problems that our world faces. We need to have strong leadership, change in mindsets, long-term planning, and deep collaboration if we are to survive and thrive.
As we face challenges and chart the ideal future for the next generation, the EROPA shall spearhead opportunities on providing the capacity-building needs of the public sector in service of humanity to help them develop the requisite skills and aid them in nation-building.
It is my great pleasure to invite you all to this noble field that seeks to serve the common good. Let us continuously strive for exceptional public administration in service of humanity!
Alex B. Brillantes, Jr.
Secretary-General, EROPA
As we have entered an era of hyper-turbulent challenges, empowering our civil servants and public administration scholars with the requisite capacities has become more imperative than ever. There are continuous clamors on reforms, increased openness of government information, building up localities so they may become smart cities, enhancing the healthcare system, handling the challenges of deepening decentralization, facilitating sensitive political transitions, safeguarding a country's territories, and improving states' social protection systems among others. All of these thrusts are in the name of attaining humanity's development aspirations.
As one of Asia-Pacific’s first international associations on governance, it has become a leading organization where academics, practitioners, groups, and states gather to discuss issues and develop solutions for different social and economic challenges. The EROPA was established in 1960 to respond to a shared desire among state members to promote collaboration in enhancing public administration capacities, systems, and practices to help expedite inclusive development. Since then, it has assisted various universities and academies of public administration, government agencies, local governments, and individuals through conferences, seminars, publications, and capacity-development programs.
Over the years, the EROPA has collaborated with the different international organizations such as United Nations on countless development initiatives. To advance the gains from the past, we have been deepening our existing partnerships with other organizations while extending our hand to other interested parties. We likewise have been exerting efforts in reaching out to former member-states while inviting other countries and groups to the fold. Furthermore, we will seek to enhance the Asian Review of Public Administration standing, EROPA's flagship journal. These initiatives will be the organization's contributions to the lofty goal of knowledge creation.
Certainly, we will have to exert great efforts in a time where there are seemingly insurmountable problems that our world faces. We need to have strong leadership, change in mindsets, long-term planning, and deep collaboration if we are to survive and thrive.
As we face challenges and chart the ideal future for the next generation, the EROPA shall spearhead opportunities on providing the capacity-building needs of the public sector in service of humanity to help them develop the requisite skills and aid them in nation-building.
It is my great pleasure to invite you all to this noble field that seeks to serve the common good. Let us continuously strive for exceptional public administration in service of humanity!
Alex B. Brillantes, Jr.
Secretary-General, EROPA
List of Secretaries General
- Jose V. Abueva (1959-1960)
- Carlos P. Ramos (1960-1981)
- Raul P. De Guzman (1982-1995)
- Patricia A. Sto. Tomas (1996-2010)
- Orlando S. Mercado (2010-2021)
- Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. (2021-Present)
STAFF
Dr. Alex Brillantes Jr. Secretary-General 
Ms. Ainna Shariz Comia Office Manager & Senior Researcher 
Ms. Katherine Edem Senior Administrative Specialist 
Ms. Leonisa Baguio Office Assistant |
Dr. Kristoffer Berse Deputy Secretary-General for Research and Publications 
Ms. Adela Abas Bookkeeper (Part-Time) 
Mr. Jose Angelito Aurelio Publications Assistant (Part-Time) 
Ms. Mercedita Miranda Publications Assistant (Part-Time) 
Ms. Katrina Gases Office Liaison (Part-Time) |