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A New Way to Look at Government*
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Craig Donovan May 31, 2016 About a decade ago,…
A Practical Review of Disaster Mitigation Strategies
Disasters happen to communities destroyed by major storms or catastrophes. In those cases, FEMA provides relief to victims and helps the community recover. Operating with the complex world of emergency…
Has Terror Won?
We are experiencing heightened social tension, widespread community mistrust and a perceived need for excessive security. Everyone is on edge, looking over their shoulder in a state of heightened vigilance.…
Community Development for Millennials
As we face a future that is expected to witness growing community intervention in governance, we must weigh the contribution of millennials toward community development. Millennials, agreed among statisticians as…
Millennial Changes and Implications for Governance Models
I am unlike most millennials. I still believe that we can have an impact on our government and society. If we want to radically change Washington, we have to be…
Planning and Preparing for Vulnerable Populations
In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, the brunt of the impact is likely to be felt by those who are less able to weather the crisis without…
Beyond the Glass Ceiling
Over the last 50 years, government established policies to promote level ground for women and minorities as a way to address the systemic and structural factors that espouse gender-based discrimination…
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Japan
The United Nations established eight goals to be achieved by 2015. Gender equality and the empowerment of women was one of them. Has Japan made any progress toward this goal?…
The Millennial Public Manager
In 2015, millennials became the largest generation in the United States labor force. Millennials are now assuming positions of responsibility in public organizations. As public sector managers and leaders, millennials…
Challenges and Opportunities of Social Media Implementations in the Public Sector
The use of social media offers a promise for government to enhance the capability of quick communication with citizens to enhance engagement. As with all technology, social media offers challenges…
Social Equity in Parks and Recreation (or Lessons Learned from Leslie Knope)
In the hit NBC show, “Parks and Recreation,”Leslie Knope is known for her passionate support of public parks and recreation. Though parks and recreation are an important aspect of public…