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Remembering Richard Ravitch – A Public Servant for all Seasons
As a former practitioner and now teacher of public administration, my hope is that Dick Ravitch’s career will serve as an inspiration to today’s public administration students—and tomorrow’s leaders.…
Public Benefits: Coming Soon to a Digital Wallet Near You
In this column, I will review key issues surrounding electronic benefits administration and make a projection about how the CBDC may be implemented for existing benefits.…
Why Are Some Public Officials Afraid of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts?
Modest actions which raise visibility of the issues of race and gender identity, train participants on how to encourage and manage in diverse environments and welcome people of all types…
A Brief History and On-Going Worries About North Korea
Opportunities have been missed by both sides. The result has been that successive U.S. administrations have been unable to prevent North Korea from becoming one of only three countries in…
NATO at (Yet Another) Crossroads
It’s clear we are committed to NATO for the long term. How then can we make it work better for us, its biggest supporter? …
Regional Governance Challenges and Opportunities: Part One
Undoubtably one of the biggest challenges for regional authorities is to assume some responsibility for growth planning... It is generally only when there is a mandate from a higher authority…
Governance: Lessons from the Cherokee
Despite some important distinctions, the Cherokee’s governing body generally acts as any other legislative body when it comes to creating laws, authorizing expenditures, appropriating funds and conducting oversight of activities…
Public Administration in 2040 — Can You See It?
One of the most insightful moments of every class is the preparation for and student completion of the final exam...Hence, for ASPA membership everywhere, I felt it valuable to share…
Strategies for Bringing Material to Life in PA Instruction
Actively engaging the students via on-going programming can also advance their own agency in the public service process. Through their engagement outside of class they become part of the decision-making…
Expanding Data Fluency: Embracing Data Management in the Public Technological Landscape
By embracing the expanded definition of data fluency, organizations can maximize the value of their data assets, mitigate risks and make informed decisions that drive positive outcomes in the data-driven…
Public Administration and Institutions that Commit Child Abuse or Neglect: Part 4 – A Tale of Two Movies
This column explores the boundary between legitimate treatment of child abuse and neglect in popular media and recent efforts to hijack such concern for ulterior, counterproductive political purposes. …
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