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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.
Citizen Participation in Land-Use Decision Making
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Nana Kusi Appiah September 29, 2015 Many local, state and…
Thank You for Your Service
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Anna Marie Schuh September 29, 2015 The phrase “Thank…
Community Health Resilience: The Need to Build Trust to Keep Trust
A tabletop exercise simulating a pandemic influenza outbreak noted the strain such an event would have on essential services and systems. It also illustrated the importance of coordinated policy, established…
Thoughts for Recent MPAs
Many government jobs do not require a particular degree. For these jobs, MPAs will compete against people with MBAs, math and engineering degrees, computer science degrees, as well as people…
Energy Nirvana
When I published the first edition of Energy Politics in 1974, we were in the midst of the so called "energy crisis." However, energy policy has been turned upside down…
Preparedness and Prevention Foster Resilient Communities
Many observers note that community resilience focuses on preparedness and prevention efforts. These functions are both very important. When communities can focus on preparedness and prevention efforts, their resiliency will…
Information and Communication Technology in India’s Public Service Delivery
Information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential to streamline procedures and bring transparency and accountability to government. ICT is one of the most democratic tools as it helps find…
Resilience and Restoration in Environmental Emergencies
The federal government heavily regulates the oil and gas industry and imposes strict rules in how to disperse information to the public during an emergency. The industry preparedness and response…
Candidates Announced For 2016 ASPA Leadership Roles
By PA TIMES online September 22, 2015 The 2015 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for election to the ASPA National Council and vice president. The…
None Shall Pass
Why is it so difficult to pass a budget? Several states, including Pennsylvania, failed to reach an agreement by the end of the fiscal year. With a possible federal government…
The Role of Local Officials in Emergency Management
Communities across the U.S. are susceptible to many types of disasters and emergencies. Recent examples have pushed local communities to prepare in advance, incorporating careful planning and communication. However, clearly…