What was the name of the section which replaced Comparative Administration Group of the American Society of Public Administration?

Initially called the Comparative Administration Group (CAG), the Section on International and Comparative Public Administration (SICA) brought together ASPA members who were committed to introducing an international and comparative perspective into their public administration practice and academic endeavors. This transition took place in 1973, when ASPA's first section was created.

• Founder: Fred W. Riggs was the founder and first chairperson of the Comparative Administration Group, which was later reorganized as the Section on International and Comparative Public Administration (SICA)
• Transition Context: When the Comparative Administration Group faced dissolution in the early 1970s, SICA emerged to fill this void, ensuring that the valuable work of comparing administrative systems across different countries and contexts would continue
• Broader Focus: While CAG had been primarily focused on developing nations and modernization theory, SICA adopted a broader, more inclusive approach to comparative studies
• Ongoing Legacy: SICA continues to bring together members committed to introducing an international and comparative perspective into public administration practice and academic endeavors
• Anniversary Note: In 1997-98, SICA celebrated its Silver Anniversary, marking 25 years since its founding