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National Academy of Public Administration Launches “Why Government?”
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
The National Academy of Public Administration, at the start of Public Service Recognition Week 2025, has launched “Why Government?” a
Program Integrity Lessons from the Public Health Emergency for Today’s Risks: Lessons Learned & Implications for the Future
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) disrupted the course of daily activities for the nation. The provision and manner in which
Fellow Highlight: Bill Hamm
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Who or what inspired you to enter into public service? The experiences my dad (John E. Hamm) shared with me
VIDEO Part 3: Living with 2°C Plus – The Climate Change Adaptation Challenge Monash University
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Environmental Sustainability | Year: 2025
Insurance is at the forefront of the discussion about climate impacts. While climate changes the risk profile for physical assets
The High Risk Report and How Government Can Coordinate to Better Serve Everyone
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
by J. Christopher Mihm, Former Managing Director of Strategic Issues at the U.S. Government Accountability Office In late February, the
Fellow Highlight: Gloria Somolekae
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Gloria Somolekae is the Executive Director and Senior Research Fellow of the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis and an
Procurement Reform: How can we shape this vital system for the better?
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
By David Gragan and Jason Whetsell Finally, we have the opportunity to make comprehensive procurement reforms. Decisions made in the
Public Sector Leadership: Helping Communities Adapt to a New Era
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
By David Bray, PhD - Chair of the Accelerator & Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center Since its establishment in 1979, the
Looking Forward – Taxes and Technology
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
By Brenna Isman, Director of Academy Studies The current administration is taking a very different approach to supporting the mission
The Unsung Heroes: How Public Servants Enable Critical Services for Citizens
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Human Resources and Personnel Management, Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2025
By Martha Dorris, Founder of DCI and President of the Public Service Leadership Academy From the moment we are born
Building Trust in Government pt 3: What Public Administrators Can Do to Improve Trust in Government
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
by Amanda Mullan The American people report that government institutions are not serving them effectively. Substantive improvements to government operations
Building Trust in Government pt. 2: Digging Deeper into the Data
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
By Amanda Mullan Both public and private institutions are experiencing a decrease in trust, but this trend is particularly alarming
Fellow Highlight: Brenda Donald
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Who or what inspired you to enter into public service? I have always been struck by the power of public
Honoring Women's History Month with the Academy
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
The theme for 2025 National Women’s History month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme has
Building Trust in Government: Strategic Approaches for Public Administration
News | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration | Year: 2025
Author: Amanda Mullan In survey after survey, most American respondents report low and declining levels of trust in their government
Fellow Highlight: David Zavada
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
David Zavada is a Senior Partner with Kearney & Company. Previously, David served in a number of Senior Executive positions
VIDEO Part 2: Living with 2°C Plus – The Climate Change Adaptation Challenge Monash University
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Environmental Sustainability | Year: 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the second roundtable organized by NAPA’s Standing Panels for International Affairs and Intergovernmental Systems, in
Fellow Highlight: Harry Black
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Harry Black is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in the public and private sectors. He has served as
Fellow Highlight: Catherine Bertini
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Catherine Bertini is an Academy Fellow since 2001, professor, and former Executive Director with the World Food Programme. She was
Fellow Highlight: William Leighty
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Academy Fellow William Leighty is the former Chief of Staff to two Virginia Governors from 2002-2007, a marine and published
Statement from President & CEO James-Christian B. Blockwood of the National Academy of Public Administration on Inauguration Day 2025
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
“The National Academy of Public Administration is proud of its history supporting past presidential administrations. We have worked with numerous
Statement from National Academy of Public Administration President & CEO James-Christian B. Blockwood on the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2025
Statement from National Academy of Public Administration President & CEO James-Christian B. Blockwood on the National Day of Mourning for
National Academy of Public Administration Launches New Field Guide to Help Government Leaders Finance Integrated Data Systems and Evaluation
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration announced today the release of the Field Guide for Financing Public
VIDEO: Living with 2°C Plus – The Climate Change Adaptation Challenge Monash University
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Environmental Sustainability | Year: 2024
On November 27th (U.S. time) the National Academy of Public Administration and Monash University (Australia) conducted the first in a
2024 Academy Fall Meeting Photo Gallery!
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Enjoy some of the highlights of the 2024 Academy Fall Meeting Here! Right click to download and share!
White Paper: Intergovernmental Best Practices for Societal Problem-Solving and Opportunity Advancement
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2024
Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2024
The Agile Learning Program
Articles From Our Partners | Type: Article | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior | Year: 2024
Learn more about the program by viewing the flyers below.
Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Media Release: National Academy of Public Administration Releases New Report on Enhancing Organizational Health to Achieve Results in Federal Agencies
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
For Immediate Release October 21, 2024 Contact: Amanda Mullan – amullan@napawash.org MEDIA RELEASE National Academy of Public Administration Releases New
Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Media Advisory: Academy to Host 2024 Fall Meeting November 13-15
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration will host its annual Fall Meeting November 13-15 at the Grand
Performance Management and an Effective Government
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2024
The Importance of Civic Engagement and Inclusion with Mindy Romero
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Election 2024 | Year: 2024
In this episode, we welcome Mindy Romero, Director and Founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at USC and
MEDIA RELEASE: National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2024 Class of Academy Fellows
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2024 Class of Academy Fellows 42 new Fellows, leaders in Public Administration, will join
For Immediate Release: National Academy of Public Administration Announces Appointment of James-Christian Blockwood as President and CEO
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
National Academy of Public Administration Announces Appointment of James-Christian Blockwood as President and CEO WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Academy
Elections-Focused Academy Studies
Webpage | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Academy reports and insights from Fellows on elections and voting.
Implications of International and Financial Markets on US Fiscal Health with Heath Tarbert
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Election 2024 | Year: 2024
EOM Standing Panel Trust in Government Series: Partnership for Public Service
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration | Year: 2024
The EOM Standing Panel hosted representatives from the Partnership for Public Service on September 27th to discuss findings in their
Presentation from Terry Gerton on The Language of Good Government for EOM Standing Panel
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior | Year: 2024
On August 30, 2024, the President and CEO of NAPA, Terry Gerton, gave a presentation to the EOM Standing Panel
EOM Standing Panel Trust in Government Series: OECD
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration | Year: 2024
The EOM Standing Panel hosted representatives from OECD to discuss trends in government trust as part of the Academy and
Transparency and Accountability in Good Governance with John Koskinen
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Election 2024 | Year: 2024
Enhancing Governance: Unveiling the Potential of INTOSAI's ClimateScanner Tool for Environmental Auditing
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
The International Affairs Standing Panel held a joint session with the Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel to host members of the
CBO's Role in Measuring and Monitoring the Nation's Fiscal Health with Theresa Gullo
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Election 2024 | Year: 2024
MEDIA RELEASE: National Academy of Public Administration launches “Election 2024: What does Good Government look like?”
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration today announced “Election 2024: What does Good Government Look Like?” This
Intergovernmental Approaches to Homelessness with Rich Callahan and Katherine Willoughby
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Election 2024 | Year: 2024
Reducing Homelessness in the United States: An Intergovernmental Challenge
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Social Equity, State and Local Government Structures, Government Partnerships, Housing Policy | Year: 2024
This report of the Homelessness Working Group is the product of many months of exploration and deliberation by a group
Competence in Government with Janet Hale
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Election 2024 | Year: 2024
Improving Public Procurement Workflow-Online Shopping and Ordering
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Budgeting and Financial Management, State and Local Government Structures, Economy | Year: 2024
Among the 90,000 independent units of local government, most are challenged to establish an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)-supported eMarketplace by
Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems, August 19, 2024
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems: August 19, 2024.
NEW: Modern Climate Adaptation Governance and Financing Strategies
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Climate change is a “wicked problem” in a complex society. It has wide-ranging impacts on infrastructure, public health, economies, and
Fellow Spotlight: Michael Barron
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Colonel Michael (Mike) J. Barron, U.S. Army, Ret., is the President and CEO of Capitol Hill Connect, LLC. Mike is
Learning from Comparative Governance
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Opportunities for the Future: Globalization, Democracy and the New Public Service | Year: 2024
As a next step in the Panel’s learning from comparative governance series, which Academy Fellow Evan Berman is taking a
Fellow Spotlight: Charlie Stevenson
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Dr. Charles A. Stevenson has been teaching American foreign policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies for
Fellow Spotlight: Anna Michelle Snyder
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Anna Michelle Snyder Worked as a career civil servant for more than 40 years. Positions included claims representative and branch
MEDIA RELEASE: National Academy of Public Administration and Federal Judicial Center release study on enhanced workplace safety best practices for the federal judiciary
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration and the Federal Judicial Center have released the finished product of
Fellow Spotlight: Rosemary O'Leary
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Rosemary O'Leary is Emerita Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas and Emerita Distinguished Professor at the Maxwell School of
Fellow Spotlight: Edwin Dorn
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Who or what inspired you to enter into public service? I came of age in the 1960s and was greatly
Fellow Spotlight: Sally Jaggar
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2024
Who or what inspired you to enter into public service? My father and grandfather were US Naval officers during the
Pride Month 2024: Resources and Change - Important Milestones Toward Inclusive Government
News | Type: Article | Areas: Social Equity | Year: 2024
In 2021, Dr. Lorenda Naylor gave an important presentation to the Standing Panel on Social Equity in Government, coinciding with