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Community & Disability: DeInstitutionalization
By Julie Ann Racino In political science, the term de-institutionalization is defined as “the downsizing and closure of government-run facilities for persons with ‘mental’ disabilities” and the “reallocation of some…
Regional Development Agencies: An Innovative Development Management Model in Turkey
By Dr. Mehmet Yesilbas, PhD, MPA, LL.B The new models and approaches emerging within public administration are focused on effectiveness and efficiency. The main functions of such approaches include quick…
The Makings of Disaster Communicate, Collaborate, Educate: Part I
By Stacey Mann The word disaster often brings to mind the chaos and conflict that surrounds an event. Vivid images of the April 27, 2011 tornado, the 2004 Indian Ocean…
Civil Service Reforms in Somalia
By Sergei Pushkarev In September 2012 a new president was elected in Somalia and a new Constitution was adopted. This marked a new stage in the development of Somalia, which…
Presidential Power and the Law: What to do with Syria?
By David Schultz Law matters. That is the theme of this column. But the law is the not sum total of what matters when it comes to asking the question…
From Top-down to Citizen-Driven Community Governance
China’s community service innovation in Xiaojie He District of Chengdu By Dongquan Li, Renmin University of China and G. Zhiyong Lan, Arizona State University How does China govern its community?…
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
By Anthony Romanello County Manager, Stafford, VA The signs were so tempting we had to stop. On our way to Tallahassee, my son, Domenic, my daughter Anna and I were…
From Facilities to Homes: The Rise in Individualized Funding and Consumer-Controlled Budgets
By Julie Ann Racino Principal & President Community & Policy Studies Over the years, there has been a slow shift in how financing is appropriated for personal disability services.…
Workforce and Succession Planning in Government
Nearly ten years ago, we first heard about succession planning in government. In anticipation of massive baby boomer retirements, human resource practitioners were advocating for organizations to consider how to…
Strengthening the Federal Workforce: Knowing the Difference Between Novices and Experts
Strengthening the federal workforce requires hiring talented individuals and fostering their development into successful public administrators. Effective organizations recruit, hire and develop talented individuals to achieve agency goals. Doing so…
The Power of Public Service
By Bob & Janet Denhardt Originally published Sept. 13, 2011 Like you, we were devastated and shaken by the tragic events of September 11. Even now, each hour brings a…
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