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The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
What Sets a University–and Its Public Policy/Public Administration Program–Apart?
Policy-leaning students are already interested in changing the status-quo to further this nation. Colleges and universities must find a way to engage prospective students and to allow their strengths to…
A Closer Look at the Little Rock Arts and Culture Commission
Arts and culture commissions exist all over the United States as a way for local governments to promote a myriad of artistic interpretations of the world.…
The Crisis of Water Infrastructure in Shrinking Cities
Shrinking cities are losing a good chunk of their populations, yet must still find a way to update infrastructure. How can updates to essential services like water lines be funded…
Nothing Happens By Accident
Americans have a complicated relationship with government: We distrust it and concurrently think ours is the best in the world. The fact that the United States ranked tenth in a…
America’s Public Policy: A Nietzschean Approach
It is vital that, as public policy officials, we are aware of the role values play in our decisions regarding sociopolitical matters. The changing of America and its values is…
The Downside of Government Tech
Digitizing government tools is all the rage in public administration circles. But the urge to merge current technology with public services is not without consequence. …
Managers vs. Leaders
Leaders are often agents of change and risk takers who are oriented towards long-term results. Managers typically maintain the status quo, control risk, and seek immediate results. Both…
The Relevance of Woodrow Wilson to Egypt in 2019
Woodrow Wilson once said, "It is becoming harder to run a constitution than to frame one.” In today’s Egypt, this statement couldn't be more relevant.…
Practicing a Value Proposition Perspective
One way to effectively lead others is through practicing a value proposition perspective. Practitioners of this leadership style seek what’s considered valuable to internal stakeholders. This increases collaboration across an…
Federal Government Shutdown: A Possible Long-Term Solution Worth Considering
The failure of President Trump and Congress to reach an agreement over border security and related issues created the recent 35-day federal shutdown. This, as well as the prospect of…
Forms of Duality of Institutions and the Reasons Why: Egypt’s Case
Why do governments and policymakers duplicate existing institutions and create parallel structures with overlapping mandates? …
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