EISA was founded in 2013 by former members of the Steering Committee of the Standing Group on International Relations (SGIR) of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). EISA was created to increase the range of activities and opportunities available to members of the international studies community. EISA is committed to innovation, intellectual advancement and inclusivity. We exist to promote and advance the interdisciplinary field of international studies in Europe and beyond.
The Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee) was established in 1994 and legally registered as an international, nongovernmental, non profit organization in October 1995, with the Headquarters located in Bratislava Slovakia. Throughout its almost 25 years of legal existence, NISPAcee has made remarkable contributions to the development of national and regional public administration and local governance practices in CEE. By bringing together the best experts in the fields of Public Administration and Public Policy NISPAcee has facilitated the creation of academic networks and fostered cooperation for transferring best Public Administration-related practices. The mission of NISPAcee is to promote and strengthen effective and democratic governance and modernization of public administration and policy throughout the NISPAcee region.
