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   Immersive GIS to Engage Citizens Like Never Before
Source: Geospatial
Focus: Electronic/Mobile Government, Knowledge Management in Government, Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development, Internet Governance for Development, Technology and Innovation in Public Administration
Summary: California state government is gearing up for a renaissance of geospatial information systems--one in which citizens can see and touch the data relevant to critical questions such as where are they going to live and where are their kids going to go to school, while business owners will be able to interact with the data that will guide them in determining whether or not to locate their business in ... Read More
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   US moots system for data sharing on cyber threats
Source: Financial Times
Focus: Legislation and Legal Framework, Public Policy Development
Summary: "The federal government does not own the internet - thank God - and it does not own the nation's cyber networks," Mr [Michael Chertoff] said. "We can't be serious about national security or national cyber security without engaging private industry." "We have no interest (in) or intention of duplicating a system where the government tries to sit over the internet and prevent things coming in th ... Read More
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   Paulson plan: more form than content
Source: Financial Times
Focus: Legislation and Legal Framework, Public Policy Development
Summary: In the long term, the report envisages a structure based on what it calls an objective-based approach. This means dividing the regulatory workload by broad tasks, rather by types of institutions. The Treasury urges instead a three-part division of responsibilities. There would be a "market stability regulator" - the Fed - whose job would be to gather information and monitor risks across the whole ... Read More
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   US probes alleged tax abuses via royal bank
Source: Financial Times
Focus: Legislation and Legal Framework, Public Policy Development
Summary: "The subcommittee has been investigating the use of offshore jurisdictions and institutions to perpetrate tax abuse," he said. "The case involving LGT bank is proof that the problem has not gone away, and the subcommittee will continue to explore all different angles to this problem." The IRS declined to comment and the Department of Justice said it was "unaware" of any investigations into US t ... Read More
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   Canada achieves top e-government service ranking
Source: www.intergovworld.com
Focus: Legislation and Legal Framework, Public Policy Development
Summary: Canada has set the bar in e-government service delivery for the fifth consecutive year, according to a report released this week by consulting firm Accenture. But we can't afford to rest on our laurels. According to an Accenture spokesperson, there is still work to be done to meet citizens' growing expectations. Titled Leadership in Customer Service: New Expectations, New Experiences, the A ... Read More
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The 2008 NASPAA Annual Conference
Organizer: NASPAA
Created By: NASPAA
Focus: Legislation and Legal Framework, Public Policy Development
When: Oct 16, 2008 to Oct 18, 2008
Participation Requirements: Open
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 Metropolitan College of New York - Master of Public Administration
Country: United States
Description: This unique, three-semester-long MPA can be completed in one year. The program of study and practice has been designed specifically for working professionals with some related experience in a public agency, not-for-profit or profit making setting and provides the student with the skills necessary to enhance the organization's efficiency through applied learning. Each semester is 15 weeks long, and concentrates on an area essential to building leadership careers in public service.

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 PA Times
Country: United States
Description: PA Times is the monthly newspaper of the American Society for Public Administration.  PA Times focuses on the issues that face public managers today. It also highlights best practices in the field and updates members on how ASPA plays a role in the support of the public sector. ASPA's chapters and sections highlight their innovative programs and publications in PA TIMES as well.

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 Canadian Public Administration Journal
Country: Canada
Description: Canadian Public Administration/Administration publique du Canada is IPAC's refereed scholarly publication. Published quarterly, it examines the structures, processes, outputs and outcomes of public management and public policy. It covers executive, legislative, judicial and quasi-judicial functions at all three levels of Canadian government.

The CPA focuses primarily on Canadian issues, but its articles often compare Canadian institutions and public sector management concerns with those in other countries. Similarly, its articles occasionally examine matters in foreign states or in international organizations that are of particular relevance to the public administration community in Canada.

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 Public Administration Resources of the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs, Miami University
Country: United States
Description: The Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs engages in applied public policy and management research, technical assistance services, training and education, and database development in the areas of public management and capacity building, local government economic development, planning, and public program evaluation and policy research. The Center provides assistance to local governments (counties, municipalities, and townships) in southwestern Ohio and across the state.

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 CIVNET
Description: CIVNET is published by CIVITAS, an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting civic education and civil society. CIVNET includes textbooks, lesson plans, book reviews, civic news headlines, event listings and organizational contacts

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