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EPA Hearing Serves as Case Study in Politics and Administration
The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent hearing is a good case study in politics and administration. It highlights the importance of legislation and congressional oversight (the political side) and an agency’s…
The Ecosystem Approach to Open Government Data Access Programs
The open government data movement has rapidly spread worldwide. Over 100 nations have adopted laws relating to open access to government data. The open government data movement has spread to…
Soda Taxes Don’t “Pop” With Everyone
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has wasted no time in trying to pass his three-cent tax on sugary drinks. He is not the first mayor to attempt to shrink waistlines while…
The Cost of Disasters
The case for public spending to avoid and mitigate future disasters, and for immediate assistance to disaster victims, are much stronger than the case for recovery aid. Government entities and…
ZSPA Hosts International Conference On Sustainable Development
The Zambian Society for Public Administration (ZSPA) will host an international conference on sustainable development in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, from June 16 – 18, 2016. The conference will…
Emergency or Disaster? There’s an App for That
Notification technologies for both natural disasters and human-made emergencies have advanced greatly over the past few years. However, the rapid rate of technological advancement has led to questions about which…
The Customer Feedback Every Leader Needs
You probably know what contractors think about your government’s permitting process or what business owners think of the downtown streets because many governments regularly survey their constituents to gather feedback…
Moving from Diversity to Cultural Competence in Public Affairs and Administration Programs
This semester, I have the pleasure to teach an urban social justice course to students in the Master’s of Public Administration and Doctoral of Public Affairs program at Rutgers University,…
The Ethics of Ethics
For those in the emergency management profession, there is a requirement to receive training and or qualification in ethical behavior. Ethical training has to include the development of a person’s…
Community Development after Disaster Strikes
Recent history reminds us of several significant natural disasters that have adversely affected many communities and left them reeling for months and years. Governments at all levels are charged to…
The Challenge of Collaboration and Individual Performance Evaluation
Beyond the efficacy of traditional evaluations, the construct of these evaluations does not generally align with the collaborative nature of agencies and nonprofits. Traditional evaluations rely on the rater’s ability…