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Solving Public Management Challenges

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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

The Academy would like to bring your attention to the following resources and announcements:

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.

A Roundtable Discussion of Federal Government Management Priorities in Advance of the 2025 Presidential Transition

With so many challenges and declining trust in government, the platform to redouble our public administration improvement efforts is perhaps as strong as it will ever be. The advice and observations of the dedicated public servants who participated in our roundtable discussion deserve to be heard and heeded. Read their insights at the link below!

Pioneering Solutions: Student Grand Challenge Memo Competition

This year, the National Academy of Public Administration is partnering with the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (ASPIA) and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) to offer a competition that gives graduate students the opportunity to propose solutions to one of the 12 Grand Challenges of Public Administration.