International Conference on

Governance, Accountability, and Public Trust (ICGAPT-26)

26th – 27th Dec 2026 | Venice, Italy | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Governance, Accountability, and Public Trust invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Local Government encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Governance frameworks for public accountability
02
Building public trust in government institutions
03
Role of civil society in governance
04
Transparency initiatives in public administration
05
Ethics and integrity in governance practices
06
Impact of corruption on public trust
07
Citizen engagement in governance processes
08
Governance challenges in crisis situations
09
Public sector reform and accountability measures
10
Measuring governance effectiveness and trust
11
Digital governance and public accountability
12
Governance and social justice considerations
13
Comparative governance models and outcomes
14
Public trust and media influence
15
Governance innovations for improved accountability
16
Community-led governance initiatives
17
Role of leadership in fostering trust
18
Public sector accountability in the digital era
19
Governance and stakeholder collaboration
20
Future trends in governance and accountability
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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