PODCAST: The Ten Texas Traits of Good Government with Alan Bojorquez and Academy Fellow Dr. Howard Balanoff Season 2 · Ep 45

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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.

Save the Date! 2026 National Conference

Big challenges demand bold collaboration. Join leaders from across the public administration community at the Academy's National Conference from November 8-10, 2026 for a dynamic conference focused on connection, learning, and impact.

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Citizen Engagement at the Crossroads: Rethinking How Government Works with People

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How can governments engage residents in ways that build trust, improve decisions, and strengthen democracy...

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Weathering the Roadblocks: Developing Resilience Around Local Constraints

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Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and severely across the nation, leaving local governments and...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala

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Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, June 22 for the Celebration of...

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Upcoming Events

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

18
Aug

AI-Accelerated Climate Science: A New Approach to Understanding Risk

Aug 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Cohosted by National Academy of Public Administration's International Affairs Standing Panel and Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, Monash University, UC Berkeley's California-China Climate Institute, Chinese University of Hong KongClimate risk and...

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31
Aug

Authentic Citizen Engagement: A Leadership Roundtable on Strategic Governance

Aug 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

How do we move from “government for the people” to “government with the people”? Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion featuring distinguished leaders in public administration to explore the...

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14
Sep

Agile Learning Program Begins!

Sep 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration is Open!Agile Learning Program - September 14-October 23, 2026The Academy's Agile Learning Program is a virtual 6-week program to equip leaders at each level of government with a strong...

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