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Guardians of Public Safety Include Civil and Civic Leaders
Entering 2022 with new hopes, the nation is still struggling to transition from past law enforcement practices to newly envisioned practices that focus on the need to reform policing. Public…
Federalism and Its Discontents: Guns, Germs and Insurrection
This article explores the failures of federalism not only in the context of COVID-19, but also in how federal inaction on guns caused jurisdictional externalities and how Electoral College flaws…
Civic Literacy and Effective Public Administration
We might expect everyone in public administration to have a basic understanding of government in the United States, but this is not always the case. Public sector leader-managers must be…
When Faith in Legitimate Processes is Lost
Although we may at times despair over what to do about the perceived lack of procedural justice at the highest levels of our government, there is much we can do…
Review Sought for a Proposed ANSI Quality of Government Standard
ASPA members and supporters are being invited to assist in the professional review and testing of new quality standards being advanced by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Government Division.…
ASPA Keystone State Chapter Annual Awards Program
ASPA’s Keystone State Chapter held its annual Public Service Recognition Week awards event as a virtual meeting, replacing its traditional banquet format. Congrats to all!…
Digital Transformation in Government Should Start with Low-Code and No-Code Development
We can encourage government workers’ innovation by giving them low-code and no-code tools. A digital transformation starting from the grassroots may be the best way to reshape government.…
The Policy Design of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar: A Humane Approach to Public Interest and Governance.
This article honors the work of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a key educator, public servant and civil rights activist for the people of India. His legacy of fighting inequality and…
Paid to Populate: Demographic Disparities and Resident Incentive Programs
Disparities in growth between communities is not a new phenomenon, but civic leaders are searching for new approaches to this age-old problem. To start exerting some control over their demographic…
Projectitis vs. Systems Change: The Infusion of the Broader System Instead of Staying Inside the Silo of the Project
Projectitis is a governmental and NGO disorder that is widespread, in which heavy focus on an externally funded project usually trumps consideration of the larger system. Innovators and funders both…
Public Administration: How it All Started in Egypt, China and Rome
Remembering some of the basic pillars of government bureaucracy established during Ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Roman civilizations may serve as inspiration to other scholars for conducting research.…
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