A private, nonprofit organization concerned with building capacity for effective government. Effective government is IPA\'s focus at the beginning of the 21st century. Our hallmark will continue to be a comparative and collaborative approach that works to achieve effective government as a vital partner in social and economic development.

an independent, non-partisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state, and local governments in improving their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. For more than 35 years, the Academy has met the challenge of cultivating excellence in the management and administration of government agencies.

An international network of professionals concerned with the advancement of public administration theory. Provides a unique forum to discuss ideas in public administration and policy. It is to some extent a counterbalance to mainstream theoretical approaches including the economistic view of administrative reform that is occurring throughout the world.

an institutional membership organization which exists to promote excellence in public service education. The membership includes U.S. university programs in public affairs, public policy, public administration and nonprofit management.

produces scientific and operational advances of direct use to subnational (state, regional, tribal, local) environmental decision makers. It engages environmental decision makers with researchers to develop and communicate processes and information that help solve or avoid problems associated with environmental decisions.