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Don’t Worry About Low Fertility Rates, But Be Prepared
The current Korean government has been undergoing unprecedented pressures brought on by low fertility rates. The government should not be obsessed with a low fertility rate itself. Rather, it should…
Overcoming Impending Sea Level Rise in Virginia Through Rural Economic Development
Without aggressive mitigation strategies in regards to climate change, it may become pressing to protect or relocate people that live in, or close to, coastal areas. …
Our Window of Opportunity to Tackle Racism
The change we hope to see—equitable and just policies—will expand the potential of the country by unleashing the full potential of its people. It all starts with a shift in…
Rebuilding School Education Pedagogy Through India’s National Education Policy 2020
Despite the government’s efforts to launch apps to reach children in rural areas, education is interrupted, specifically for girls. An investment in a holistic school education policy will strengthen the…
With Curiosity Comes Humanity
For our safety and survival, we must continue to dig deep and follow the science to protect our hearts and bodies while our minds challenge us with memories of what…
Accessibility During COVID-19 and the Role of the Public Administrator
To ensure public services are delivered equitably in the uncertain landscape of COVID-19, public administrators must focus on and understand the needs of the physically disabled within their communities.…
In This Together: Public Opinion on Public Health, Social Equity and Upcoming Elections
Multiple times each year, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Wilder School conducts the Wilder School Commonwealth Poll to better understand how Virginians view important issues that…
The Politics of Cultural Competency Education
What is preventing a thorough adoption of cultural competency into the public administration curriculum?Curriculum policy is part of an on-going and evolving discourse of competing interests.…
DSJ Part II: Community Engagement’s Potential to Address Social Inequities—Lessons From CRISP
Universities are integral to fostering awareness of social equity issues and promoting engagement. One example is the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy (CRISP) at Indiana University (IU),…
1% Corona Tax on Public Employees’ Salaries in Egypt: How Fair is it?
In Egypt a 1% tax, popularly referred to as the Corona tax and lately approved by Parliament in July 2020, was imposed on all public and private sector employees’ net…
Ethics, Leadership and Improving the Delivery of Public Services
As public-private partnerships (PPP) have become more common, the delivery of public services (DPS) has come under increased scrutiny. The reason? Reported declines in their delivery.…
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