This last article touches on elements of a policy role that may be the same as some other government roles and where things may be different. It also includes a round up of other useful advice from ...

M.P.A., D.P.A., B.A. The author has been a civil servant in the federal, municipal and provincial sectors in Canada for 40 years. Note : My opinions are personal and do not reflect the opinion of my ...

The problem: Micromanagement may seem like a good way to make sure tasks are done “correctly” or “on time.” Why it matters: However, extensive involvement or constant oversight by managers can do more ...

Many civil servants spend most of their time nose down, doing their work. They’ve heard that excellent work is its own reward ...

This is the reality for the sinking islands in the Philippines—a cluster of four island barangays in Tubigon located in the south-central region of Bohol. Here, the sea level is rising at an alarming ...

In 2019 my mother called me to ask for my guidance on how she can speak before a multitude of people as she campaigns for a local government leadership position in Engutoto ward, in Arusha, Tanzania.

This the fourth in a series of articles I have written about how to transition into being a policy advisor. Apolitical has moved to a self-publication model - all errors are my own. When you face a ...

An innovative generative AI tool for urban planning is under development to help build better future cities by supp ...

In-person interviews have been as challenging for me as an awkward first date, and I’m sure the employer wished they had never swiped right on my application. Based on some of my job interview ...

Somaliland stands out as a remarkable case in the Horn of Africa. Despite lacking international recognition, it has established itself as a beacon of stability, security, and democracy since declaring ...