Swiss Asian Summer School 2012

Dates: July 9th – July 20th, 2012

Location: chool of Public Administration, Renmin University of China, China  

Institutions involved: 

• Chinese Academy of Governance, China 
• IDHEAP (Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration), University of Lausanne, Switzerland 
• Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore 
• School of Government, Sun Yat Sen University, China 
• School of Public Administration, Renmin University of China, China 

Description: In 2012, the thematic focus was on Governance, Accountability, and Transparency. The multidisciplinary nature of the event incorporates insights from diverse fields and seeks to identify innovative solutions, drawing upon the diverse expertise of the attendees and contributing to the advancement of effective public administration practices globally. The collaborative effort aimed to enrich perspectives on the three topics, fostering innovative solutions and contributing to the advancement of effective public administration practices globally. The social program included visits to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, enriching the overall experience. Feedback from Swiss students was very positive, fostering enlightened discussions on even controversial issues. The program provided valuable insights into China's governance strategies.