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The Pandemic and the Role of Governments
The coronavirus pandemic has once again brought back the question of governance: What is the role of government and what is its optimal power?…
Shifting Frames: Considerations for Policy Equity
Continuing our commitment to draw the connection between social construction theory and public policy helps to change the context of policy discussions. …
Partnership and Collaboration in Public Service through Service Learning
This article shares information on service learning from two points of view—graduate students who participated in service learning and their organizational partners.…
Leaning into the Stewardship Theory in Times of Crisis
Stewardship, a more direct, immediate and less politically encumbered method of supporting the public during unprecedented times, not only helps to protect tangible resources, but also attempts to fortify values…
What’s a Geopolitical Conflict Between Friends? Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
The Cyprus Friendship Program (CFP) has been working since 2009 to combat stereotypes and encourage cross-cultural friendships between young Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The CFP program’s expansion and extensive network…
Public Administration Education Post COVID-19
As public administration scholars and practitioners, we have a special responsibility now to pay collective attention to the fundamental structural shortcomings of our system of governance. This epidemic has highlighted…
Zoom into Government Meetings
The Coronavirus pandemic presents unprecedented change to all facets of daily life. Perhaps we can continue to use the lessons learned from technology during a crises when the pandemic is…
We Are Called to Do Better
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Parisa VinzantMay 19, 2020 COVID-19 has been called the…
It’s No Place for Mom: Time to Rethink Senior Living
This year, the COVID-19 Pandemic has tragically exposed major flaws in the design of long-term care in America; the insufficient financing, the shortage of staff and the lack of adequate…
The Founder of Rainy Day Funds
In Virginia, the foresight and financial management skills of L. Douglas Wilder, its 66th governor, who managed the state through a challenging recession, may prove a valuable resource in 2020…
What’s Going On…
The pandemic has shown us, one more time, that public servants, we bureaucrats, remain dedicated to serving our community, our state and our nation. …
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