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A Practical Review of Disaster Mitigation Strategies
Disasters happen to communities destroyed by major storms or catastrophes. In those cases, FEMA provides relief to victims and helps the community recover. Operating with the complex world of emergency…
Has Terror Won?
We are experiencing heightened social tension, widespread community mistrust and a perceived need for excessive security. Everyone is on edge, looking over their shoulder in a state of heightened vigilance.…
Community Development for Millennials
As we face a future that is expected to witness growing community intervention in governance, we must weigh the contribution of millennials toward community development. Millennials, agreed among statisticians as…
Planning and Preparing for Vulnerable Populations
In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, the brunt of the impact is likely to be felt by those who are less able to weather the crisis without…
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Japan
The United Nations established eight goals to be achieved by 2015. Gender equality and the empowerment of women was one of them. Has Japan made any progress toward this goal?…
The Millennial Public Manager
In 2015, millennials became the largest generation in the United States labor force. Millennials are now assuming positions of responsibility in public organizations. As public sector managers and leaders, millennials…
Challenges and Opportunities of Social Media Implementations in the Public Sector
The use of social media offers a promise for government to enhance the capability of quick communication with citizens to enhance engagement. As with all technology, social media offers challenges…
Social Equity in Parks and Recreation (or Lessons Learned from Leslie Knope)
In the hit NBC show, “Parks and Recreation,”Leslie Knope is known for her passionate support of public parks and recreation. Though parks and recreation are an important aspect of public…
Does Cross-Sector Collaboration Really Produce Better Results?
The practice of cross-sector collaboration appears to be increasing as a means to address complex social challenges. Yet, it’s difficult to demonstrate the benefits in comparison to a single-sector approach.…
Programs that Respond to Citizen Needs
For more than 20 years, there has been a push for government at all levels to be more responsive and accountable. Citizen engagement efforts have proliferated. Websites and social media…
Promoting Social Equity in Local Government
As a discipline, public administration has struggled to understand and administer principles underlying social equity. Some contend justice and fairness are associated with providing the same of level and quality…