{"id":6272,"date":"2026-04-14T08:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T02:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6272"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:15:20","slug":"saarc-journalist-forum-president-raju-lama-attended-25th-session-of-un-cepa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6272","title":{"rendered":"SAARC Journalist Forum President Raju Lama attended 25th session of UN CEPA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New York. The 25th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) opened today at UN Headquarters, bringing together global governance experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening public institutions and rebuilding public trust.<\/p>\n<p>Raju Lama, International President of the SAARC Journalist Forum, attended the high-level session in New York, engaging with global discussions on governance, transparency, and institutional development.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/timesasian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260413_120330-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The CEPA session focused on improving public administration systems, enhancing accountability, and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through stronger multilateral cooperation and innovative governance practices.<\/p>\n<p>Experts at the meeting emphasized the need for inclusive policymaking, digital transformation, and renewed trust between governments and citizens as key priorities in today\u2019s global environment.<\/p>\n<p>The session will continue throughout the week with thematic panels and policy discussions aimed at supporting UN member states in strengthening governance frameworks and institutional resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York. The 25th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) opened today at UN Headquarters, bringing together global governance experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening public institutions and rebuilding public trust. 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