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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.
Creating Healthy Societies and Citizens
The World Health Organization’s defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. But what creates a healthy society—citizens, government or environment? A truly healthy society is…
2015 Lien Conference on Good Governance
Nanyang Technological University will host the 2015 Lien International Conference on Good Governance Nov. 20-21 in Singapore. The Lien Conference draws international scholars and practitioners to share their insights on good…
Before Things Fall Apart
From the peaceful “Idle No More” protests in Winnipeg over the poor conditions of Aboriginal Canadians, to the recent angry protests in Baltimore, Maryland over the murder of Freddie Gray,…
Managing Community Mistrust and Skepticism
The United States is experiencing a forced re-entry into the Civil Rights Movement. That movement sought equal rights and representation for all. While change was obtained through unrest and at…
The Quest for Policy
The classic academic concept of politics holds that politicians practice “statecraft” when they overcome political obstacles. Reflective of this view, we call on politicians to rise above political selfishness and…
Beyond Admiring the Problem: The Importance of Data Use
Since the introduction of new public management and the National Performance Review, it is now commonplace for publicly-funded programs to collect and report data. To most public sector staff and…
Health Effects of Air Pollution
National regulation of air pollution began with the Clean Air Act of 1970 (CAA). In its first 20 years the program prevented 205,000 premature deaths and the Environmental Protection Agency…
Trust in Law Enforcement
Recent events in North Charleston, South Carolina show how technology has helped bring about accountability in local law enforcement. Officer Michael Slager was charged with murder in the shooting death…
Designing Collaborative Councils to Encourage Healthy Communities
Food policy councils are an increasingly common way to address community health. These collaborative bodies bring together diverse stakeholders to make policy recommendations and are often tasked with addressing a…
Creating Healthy Societies and Communities
A healthy community begins at the individual level. When individuals are healthy and met their basic needs, they can realize their personal potential and the potentials of others. Government programs,…
How Home Rule Cities Can Cooperate
A little over four years ago, I conducted a survey with the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) of their member mayors. We asked them about their networking with other members…