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In Case of Emergency: Engage the Executive
During my 10 years working disasters at the federal level, I’ve worked with countless emergency managers and public administrators. I’ve also worked with their executives. It surprises me how often…
Protecting The Public Interest
Efficient and reliable public infrastructure is a necessity for growth and sustainable development. Increased population, effects of globalization and expanded economic activities has grown the demand for quality and reliable…
Public Sector Collaboration
The discussion on improving cross sector collaboration has been ongoing at the federal, state and local levels. However, we must also focus on social enterprises and nonprofit organizations. These organizations…
Solving the Social Security Funding Dilemma
Social Security is a vital component of the American safety net. Without it, many retired and disabled workers –as well as survivors and dependents – would be without a…
Economic Impact of World Class Health Care Services
The economic future is bright for health care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations are expected to grow by 29 percent through 2020, the largest growth…
Local Law Enforcement and Intergovernmental Immigration Enforcement
Immigration has been a constant part of American history. The federal government’s policy responses have oscillated from welcoming to unwelcoming. Since the 1990s, non-citizens have begun to reside in rural…
Creating Healthy Societies and Citizens
The World Health Organization’s defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. But what creates a healthy society—citizens, government or environment? A truly healthy society is…
2015 Lien Conference on Good Governance
Nanyang Technological University will host the 2015 Lien International Conference on Good Governance Nov. 20-21 in Singapore. The Lien Conference draws international scholars and practitioners to share their insights on good…
Before Things Fall Apart
From the peaceful “Idle No More” protests in Winnipeg over the poor conditions of Aboriginal Canadians, to the recent angry protests in Baltimore, Maryland over the murder of Freddie Gray,…
Managing Community Mistrust and Skepticism
The United States is experiencing a forced re-entry into the Civil Rights Movement. That movement sought equal rights and representation for all. While change was obtained through unrest and at…
The Quest for Policy
The classic academic concept of politics holds that politicians practice “statecraft” when they overcome political obstacles. Reflective of this view, we call on politicians to rise above political selfishness and…