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Native Americans and the Intersection of Social Equity and Public Administration: Time to Walk the Talk
We have not done justice to Native Americans when it comes to social equity in public administration, and that must change.…
Community Gardens: An Example of Impact Volunteering
The success of community gardens is due to the success of impact volunteering, a process where citizens work alongside city officials. Community gardens are built by community members, who take…
The Use of Water Trails and Other Outdoor Amenities for Local Revitalization
In many communities that have undergone a significant economic transformation, along with a severe loss of population, there is a need to re-establish a strong public and communal identity. Sustained…
Factors Influencing Employment Capacities of Local Governments
Decisions on public employment are crucial for a number of reasons. First, the delivery of local services depends on a sufficiently sized workforce in local governments. What are some core…
Has Motivated Reasoning Changed the Dynamics of Politics and Administration?
There are times where public managers recognize the need for a particular course of action that has minimal political or public support. How do managers overcome the political tendency…
Control Effectiveness: Management’s Role
Testing control effectiveness, in design and in practice is a key management responsibility, and not one to be left to internal audit. As we move towards more risk-based operating models,…
Prioritizing Public Budget Allocations: The Politics Involved in the United States and Egypt
Despite the presence of excellent technical financial advice in all countries, the budgetary decision making process frequently involves a lot of politics. Often, this deviates allocations from citizens’ real priorities.…
Wanted: Male Allies in the #MeToo Era
Legislation requires that government employ a diverse workforce, yet men hold 70 percent of the most powerful and influential roles in government organizations. This, in turn, impacts the opportunities women…
Spend a Dollar, Save More Than a Dollar—Public Health
75 percent of United States health spending goes towards preventable chronic conditions (i.e. obesity and heart disease). But, only 3 cents out of every dollar spent on health care goes…
Policymaking in the Public Right-of-Way: the Last Mile
Many startups start by looking for unexploited advantage. Making money off of the public right-of-way has provided some companies with a very lucrative business model.…
Preferred Practices for Promoting School Safety
In light of increased attention to school safety in the United States, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs…
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