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The Pandemic, Temporality and Complexity in Public Policy

The Pandemic, Temporality and Complexity in Public Policy

Problems do not respect nations, states or other political-administrative borders. Social problems are so complex because they challenge planning horizons traditionally limited to the duration of government cycles.…

COP-26: How Can India Negotiate a Truce Between Climate Change and Development?

COP-26: How Can India Negotiate a Truce Between Climate Change and Development?

Poverty reduction and climate protection are interdependent challenges that share common characteristics.…

A Glimpse Into the Philanthropy Giving Season in the United States

A Glimpse Into the Philanthropy Giving Season in the United States

The holiday season as we experience it today is a remarkable charitable giving season that all Americans can celebrate and enjoy.…

The Virtue of Integrity in Public Administration

The Virtue of Integrity in Public Administration

With research indicating that trust is critical for building a team, integrity is non-negotiable. How might public administrators hire for integrity?…

Water, a User’s Guide—Part 5: Policymakers

Water, a User’s Guide—Part 5: Policymakers

Concerns related to water appear regularly in local, national and international news. Both administrators and policymakers play critical roles at every step of the policy process.…

Whither Strategic Planning in Public Administration? Part 1—A Brief Look at History and Current Practice

Whither Strategic Planning in Public Administration? Part 1—A Brief Look at History and Current Practice

Should the public sector devote substantial resources to strategic planning? Or should there be little or no planning at all? This article is the first of two-parts that provides context…

Engendering the Public’s Trust in Local Government

Engendering the Public’s Trust in Local Government

Local governments can help lead the way to restore a higher level of trust in all levels of government.…

Government Finance in Perspective: A Misuse of Financial Analysis

Government Finance in Perspective: A Misuse of Financial Analysis

Government exists to serve the people and not to be self-serving. Yet the financial analysis that is often used to evaluate programs and policies looks at what is best for…

Developing the Brain Metaphor to Create a Learning Organization

Developing the Brain Metaphor to Create a Learning Organization

Administrators looking at creating or maintaining a learning organization need to consider how Gareth Morgan’s brain metaphor facilitates creating a viable learning organization. The brain metaphor described in Morgan’s Images…