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Justice, Fairness, Inclusion, and Performance.

Solving Public Management Challenges

Through Independent Thought Leadership and In-Depth Analysis

Who We Are

Established in 1967, the Academy responds to requests for assistance from Congress; federal agencies; and state, local, and international government entities on issues of importance. As a Congressionally-chartered non-partisan 501(c)3 nonprofit, we also provide thought leadership that advances the field of public administration through the work of our research staff and nearly 1,000 elected Fellows.

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Latest Updates

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Election 2024: What does Good Government look like?

Prior to Election Day, we’re sharing our experiences through videos, podcasts, and a variety of papers, studies, and informational one-sheets that we believe can cut through the noise and help people see the value of good, effective government. To us, the value of an honest, trustworthy, and accountable government is clear.

Ensuring Excellence: A Guide for Cultivating Healthy High-Performing Agencies

This report is a playbook for agency leaders and managers with practical strategies and evidence-based practices to improve their agency’s organizational health in order to achieve meaningful and measurable results. The report underscores how important a strong internal culture focused on high performance is to the delivery of essential public services.

2024 Academy Fall Meeting!

The 2024 Academy Fall Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 13 - Friday, November 15, 2024 in Washington, DC at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Registration is now open. This event will be fully in-person with an option to add a special tour of Congress. Don't miss this super impactful Academy event!