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Our Climate Crisis Calls for Public Administrative Action

Our Climate Crisis Calls for Public Administrative Action

Those of us involved in public administration, as practitioners or academics, have a special duty to take leadership roles to address the existential threats posed by climate change and mass…

Equity and Capacity for Water and Sanitation Services

Equity and Capacity for Water and Sanitation Services

While the public good benefits of drinking water and sanitation services are well understood, infrastructure for these services needs improvement in many cities around the world, including those of developed…

India’s General Budget 2020: A Roadmap for Sustainable Economic Development

India’s General Budget 2020: A Roadmap for Sustainable Economic Development

India’s labor market is vulnerable. The current administration must channel the ethos of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and structure an economic reforms model targeted specifically for a holistic continuous…

The Institute for Public Service at Suffolk University: Creating Social Change through the Lens of Undergraduate Leaders

The Institute for Public Service at Suffolk University: Creating Social Change through the Lens of Undergraduate Leaders

The Institute for Public Service (IPS) at Suffolk University is tied to government, health care and nonprofit organizations. This past fall, The Institute proudly launched a course where undergraduate students…

Where to in 2020? Reflections on the Practice of Public Administration

Where to in 2020? Reflections on the Practice of Public Administration

From time to time public administrators must reflect on current practice and current needs, and determine when innovation is necessary to fill the gap between the two. Relevant reflections might…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and The Princely Practicalities of Public Service

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and The Princely Practicalities of Public Service

Transitioning from the public sector into corporate, nonprofit or advocacy endeavors and finding a new opportunity to benefit from the connections, competencies and experiences of public service is a common…

Is 5G Really a Thing? A Local Government Perspective

Is 5G Really a Thing? A Local Government Perspective

As our march into the future grinds on, local governments are the last hurdle between 5G and our mobile devices. What’s a 5G and should local governments be afraid?…

Reap What You Sow: Rural Midwest Community Action on Climate Change

Reap What You Sow: Rural Midwest Community Action on Climate Change

The Rural Climate Dialogues in greater Missouri are one of many examples of local governments and citizens becoming change agents within their communities in the direction of combatting climate change.…

Profiles of Excellence

Profiles of Excellence

As president of the National Civic League (NCL), Doug Linkhart brings more than 40 years of experience to the public policy arena. Here he shares his perspectives on equity. …

Egyptian and American Regime Disruptions and Interest in the MPA and MPP

Egyptian and American Regime Disruptions and Interest in the MPA and MPP

With the perceived move away from democracy in different parts of the world, are students moving away from the study of Public Policy and Public Administration?…

Controversial Issues Facing States in the New Year

Controversial Issues Facing States in the New Year

As policymakers and academics look forward to the beginning of a new year and new decade, the general election will determine the control of the White House, the United States…