American Society for Public Administration
Since 1939, ASPA has been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. We are advocates for greater effectiveness in government, agents of goodwill and professionalism, publishers of democratic journalism, purveyors of progressive theory and practice and providers of global citizenship. We believe that by embracing new ideas, addressing key public service issues and promoting change at both the local and international levels, we can enhance the quality of lives worldwide.

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Association of Government Accountants
AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability.

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The Commitee for Economic Development
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is an independent, nonpartisan organization of business and education leaders dedicated to policy research on the major economic and social issues of our time and the implementation of its recommendations by the public and private sectors. CED has supported research and implementation of long-term improvements to government for more than 60 years. CED's 1999 landmark report Investing in the People's Business: A Business Report for Campaign Finance Reform, has played an important role in the effort to reform the campaign finance system in this country.

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The Council for Excellence in Government
The Council works to improve the performance of government at all levels, and government's place in the lives and esteem of American citizens. With its experienced staff, network of experts and members ("Principals"), and diverse partners, the Council helps to strengthen public sector leadership and management, driven by innovation and focused on results, and increased citizen confidence and participation in government, through better understanding of government and its role.

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The George Washington University School of Public Policy and Public Administration
The School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University provides a recognized research and education center in the areas of public policy, public administration, public service, and public affairs. Taking advantage of the University's unique location and its faculty and research resources, the School pursues excellence in academic programs, teaching, research, and service, The School also collaborates with other policy programs to fulfill the mission of the School.

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Institute for the Study of Policy Implementation
The function of the Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation is to create a non-partisan forum for stakeholders in the public policy implementation system (members of Congress, political appointees, career government executives, mid-level manager association leaders, union leaders, academics, and the consulting and technology community).

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Mercatus Center at George Mason University
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is a research, education, and outreach organization that works with scholars, policy experts, and government officials to connect academic learning and real world practice.

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The Partnership for Public Service
The Partnership for Public Service works to make the government an employer of choice for talented, dedicated Americans through educational outreach, research, legislative advocacy, and hands-on partnerships with agencies on workforce management issues. It seeks to inspire a new generation to serve and to help build a federal workforce that will meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Partnership's website contains information useful to potential federal job applicants and also to federal managers, policy officials, and others interested in transforming the federal workplace into one characterized by a high-performing, committed workforce.

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The Progressive Policy Institute
The Progressive Policy Institute is a research and education institute that is a project of the Third Way Foundation Inc. and affiliated with the Democratic Leadership Council. PPI's mission is to define and promote a new progressive politics for America in the 21st century. Through its research, policies, and perspectives, the Institute is fashioning a new governing philosophy and an agenda for public innovation geared to the Information Age.

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The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government
The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, the public policy research arm of the State University of New York, was established in 1982 to bring the resources of the 64-campus SUNY system to bear on public policy issues. The Institute is active nationally in research and special projects on the role of state governments in American federalism and the management and finances of both state and local governments in major areas of domestic public affairs.

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The Coalition for Effective Change
The Coalition for Effective Change (CEC) was formed in 1993 as a non-partisan alliance of 30 associations representing current and former federal managers, executives and professionals. CEC provides a channel for these public employees to contribute to the success of government management. CEC works with representatives of the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, Congressional Committee Staffs, members of Congress and others to discuss efforts to improve government.More information including CEC position papers can be found on the CEC website : effective-change.org.

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The Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies bsed on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. Our vision is to build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and civil society flourish.

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IBM Center for the Business of Government
Through research stipends and events, the IBM Center for The Business of Government stimulates research and facilitates discussion of new approaches to improving the effectiveness of government at the federal, state, local and international levels. The Center is one of the ways IBM seeks to advance knowledge on how to improve public sector effectiveness. The IBM Center focuses on the future of the operation and management of the public sector.

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The National Academy of Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration is an independent, nonpartisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state and local governments in improving their effectiveness, efficiency and accountability.

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Senior Executives Association
The Senior Executives Association is a nonprofit professional association that promotes ethical and dynamic public service by fostering an outstanding career executive corps, advocates the interests of career federal executives (both active and retired), and provides information and services to SEA members.

Management Concepts, Inc.
Partnering with individuals and organizations to improve performance through training, consulting, and publications. Our performance-focused, values-based culture attracts exceptionally talented people who are critical to meeting our goals of consistent profitable growth.