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Call for Papers: 2018 Sino-U.S. International Conference
The ninth Sino-U.S. International Conference on Public Administration invites you to submit your paper abstracts for this year's conference, taking place June 15-17 in Beijing. Hosted by Suffolk University, Institute of Public Service; Rutgers University—Newark, School of Public Affairs and Administration; ASPA; and the Chinese Public Administration Society, the theme for this year's conference will be: "Implementing Public Policy Toward Good Governance." This conference focuses on public policy creation and implementation toward good governance around the world. Abstracts are due by March 15, 2018; notifications will begin March 30, 2018. Click here for more information.
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Call for Nominations: ASPA-Detroit Outstanding Public Service Awards
ASPA's Detroit Metropolitan Chapter (ASPA-Detroit) is calling for nominations for its outstanding public service awards, recognizing the achievements of exemplary public servants working in the Detroit metropolitan area. The awards will be given during the Chapter's annual meeting, to which awardees will receive a complimentary admission. Chapter membership is not required (although encouraged) for nominees but the nominating individual must be a current ASPA-Detroit member. Nominations are due by March 30, 2018. Click here for more information.
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Call for Papers: 2018 Transatlantic Dialogue
The 2018 Translatlantic Dialogue (TAD 14) will be held at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, June 6-8, 2018. The theme of this year's conference, jointly organized by EGPA and ASPA is, "The Disciplines and the Study of Public Administration—Transatlantic Perspectives". TAD 14 will bring together a diverse group of scholars who draw on different theoretical and methodological perspectives to share their latest research and discuss challenges confronting governance and democratic society on both sides of the Atlantic. This conference aims to study in depth the contribution that the many disciplines that constitute public administration (PA) as an inter-disciplinary endeavor can contribute to the advancement of PA theory and practice, and explore the commonalities as well as differences between Europe and the United States in the ways in which the various disciplines are employed in the study of PA. All proposals are due by March 30, 2018. Click here for more information.
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Plan Ahead: Spring Professional Development Courses at Georgia State
The Center for State and Local Finance, Georgia State University Andrew Young School, will offer several courses in the 2017-18 school year, all at newly reduced prices.
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Forecasting: This course covers revenue forecasting for government jurisdictions.
April 19-20; Deadline: April 5; Cost: $350
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Operating and Capital Budgeting: This course focuses on costs and plans related to capital projects.
May 16-18; Deadline May 2; Cost: $500
Fees include course content, instructional materials and light breakfast/snacks. Continuing professional education credits are available and certificates of completion will be awarded at the conclusion of each course. For details and registration information, visit cslf.gsu.edu/training.
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Public Administration Research Conference at the University of Central Florida
The 12th Annual University of Central Florida (UCF) Public Administration Research Conference will be held at the UCF main campus on April 13, 2018. Featuring a keynote address by Camilla Stivers and nine panel sessions, the conference is organized around the theme, "A Return to 'Governance in Dark Times'? Creating Spaces for Citizen Dialogue, Encouraging Engagement in Public Life and Ensuring Government Transparency and Accountability." Registration includes a parking permit plus breakfast and lunch on Friday, and a welcome and networking reception on Thursday, April 12. Additional conference information is available online. Register today.
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National Forum for Black Public Administrators Annual Conference
Registration for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators' (NFBPA) annual conference, FORUM 2018, is open. Taking place April 18-22, 2018 FORUM attracts more than 1,000 African American public officials for an intensive skills building and professional development program. FORUM brings together NFBPA members, corporate executives, elected officials and students for four days designed to promote success in public service. Click here for more information.
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Georgia State University Conference: April 26-27
Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies will be hosting a conference, "Public Finance and the New Economy," April 26-27, 2018. The field of public finance is faced with challenges and opportunities arising from the new economy, sharing economy, data analytics and artificial intelligence. The Andrew Young School invites papers that examine how these changes affect the public sector, as well as how the public sector is adapting. Click here for more information.
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Call for Innovations: Astana Civil Service Hub
The Astana Civil Service Hub announces a call for digital government innovations, to institutionalize innovation in governance and civil service and encourage more effective civil service systems and more efficient public service delivery in the Hub participating countries. Innovative Solutions in 2018 will focus on digital government innovations; all nominations are due by April 30, 2018. Click here for more information.
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SAAPAM 17th Annual Conference
The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), in collaboration with the Department of Public Administration within the faculty of economic and management sciences at North West University, will be hosting its 17th Annual Conference at Mmabatho Palms in the North-West Province, May 8-11, 2018 under the theme, "Building State Capacity for Democracy's Developmental Mandate." The four-day conference will provide a platform for international and local academics, students and practitioners to share innovative ideas on democracy and state capacity. Click here for more information.
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2018 SECoPA Annual Conference This September
The 2018 Southeastern Conference for Public Administration (SECoPA) will take place Sept. 20-23, 2018 in Birmingham, AL. The website is live and submissions are being accepted. All proposals are due May 15, 2018. Click here for more information.
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Call for Nominations: AAPAM Gold Medal Award
The African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) announces a call for nominations for the fifth Gold Medal Award, to be awarded in Gaborone, Botswana during the 39th AAPAM Annual Roundtable Conference. The Gold Medal Award was launched at the AAPAM 27th Roundtable Conference in Livingstone, Zambia in 2005 as recognition for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public administration and management. It is the highest and most prestigious honor conferred by AAPAM to an individual in celebration of achievement and excellence. All nominations are due by May 17, 2018. Click here for more information.
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The Future of Public Service Symposium: May 31
Suffolk University, with ASPA, is hosting a symposium this May, "The Future of Public Service: Advancing the Civil Society through Partnership Government." Taking place May 31, this dialogue will explore the next frontier of public service: partnership government. It will focus on a broad vision of public service grounded in the principles of the civil society, the common good, service to others and social equity, exploring the need for public service organizations and other actors to recognize and embrace the interdependence that is necessary to succeed as partners in an era of fundamental challenges to the role of government itself. Click here for more information.
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2018 IIAS Congress: June 25-29
The 2018 Congress of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), taking place June 25-29, 2018 in close collaboration with the Presidency of the Tunisian Government and ENA Tunis (National School of Administration), will focus on the theme of administrative resilience.
Resilience refers to the capacity of public administration to provide appropriate responses to shocks, risks and disasters of any kinds.Click here for more information.
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