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Solving Public Management Challenges Through Independent Thought Leadership and In-Depth Analysis

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.

Celebrating the American Public Servant

Celebrating the American Public Servant is not just a recognition campaign. It is a bold invitation to reimagine the role of Public Service in American life and to build momentum for a stronger, more connected, and more trusted Government.

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Read, Watch, Listen

Extreme Weather: Understanding the Importance of Resilience, Adaptation, and Public Administration

News

As extreme weather events grow more frequent, more destructive, more expansive, and more expensive, communities...

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Reimagining Government, Part 4: Transforming Capacity

News

Artificial intelligence is already making its presence felt in the American government and other governments...

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Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Accountability Review (In Progress)

Academy Studies

Background Under Title 6 of the Reauthorization Act: Modernizing the National Airspace System (NAS) SEC...

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Upcoming Events

These are the next events coming up for the National Academy of Public Administration.

12
May

250 Champions of Public Service Celebration

May 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 250 Champions of Public Service Celebration, taking place on May 12, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, home of ICMA’s Local...

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13
May

The Future of Local Government: Perspectives from Public Service Champions

May 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Please join Local Gov 250, in partnership with the National Academy of Public Administration and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), for "The Future of Local Government: Perspectives from Public...

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21
May

Advancing Trust and Human Agency in AI-Era Governance

May 21, 2026 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

The National Academy of Public Administration will convene a live, virtual panel discussion examining how governance at local, state, and national levels can preserve and expand human agency amid rapid...

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