By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Dr. Renia F. De La Peña (2nd from Left) and Dr. Althea U. Denuevo (2nd from Right) together with other researchers during the International Public Administration Conference in the Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
On November 5-7, 2024, Dr. Althea U. Denuevo, Asst. Dean of the School of Graduate Studies together with Dr. Renia F. De La Peña, Program Head of the Doctor of Management in Public Management and the Master in Public Administration Programs, participated and presented their research paper at the Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
The event was also attended by an international audience of scholars and practitioners during the first international gathering of the four major public administration organizations: the Asian Association of Public Administration (AAPA), Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA), Asian Group of Public Administration (AGPA), and the Indonesian Association of Public Administration (IAPA).
When asked about the significance of joining the conference, they remarked, “We emphasized the importance of connecting with scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. We believe that these interactions can lead to collaborations, joint research projects, and mentorship opportunities, while also broadening academic perspectives and inspiring innovative approaches to teaching and research.”
Dr. Denuevo’s paper, titled “Intrapreneurship and Business Performance Among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the Philippines,” and Dr. De La Peña’s paper, titled “Perceived Promoters and Deterrents in the Implementation of Public-Private Partnership as Governance Innovation among Local Government Units in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines,” were accepted for presentation in panel 20, themed ‘Bureaucratic, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Street Level Bureaucracy.’ The conference focused on human capital, and within the context of governance – bureaucracy, which serves as the backbone for efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector.
“We are also grateful to Central Philippine University for its commitment to supporting faculty members in attending international research presentations. This support enables us to share our work with a global audience, receive constructive feedback, and increase the visibility and impact of our research. Indeed, this endeavor aligns with the University’s ongoing drive for internationalization, aiming to strengthen academic ties and foster international collaborations,” they added.
CPU’s participation in such conference highlights the University’s commitment to global engagement and academic excellence.