“Superstates” on reading lists
The American Association of Geographers has put Superstates on its quarterly list of recommended reading.
And also on the Spring reading list from Battleground.
Mar 5
Interview with Professor Colin Talbot about “Superstates”
I spoke with Professor Colin Talbot about my new book Superstates. Listen here.
CSPS discussion: “How Big Ideas Shape Public Sector Innovation”
On January 20, I participated in a discussion about governance paradigms and public sector innovation hosted by the Canada School of Public Service. Watch the discussion here.
Panel discussion on academic freedom and human rights
On March 21, I will participate in a presidential panel at the annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration: “Promoting Human Rights and Academic Freedom Internationally: What Should ASPA Do?” Details here. Powerpoint for our presentation here.
Panel discussion on adaptable government
On March 10, I will moderate a panel discussion on adaptability in government, featuring panelists Jennifer Ditchburn of the Institute for Research on Public Policy, Yamini Aiyar of the Centre for Policy Research, and Geoff Mulgan of University College London. It is part of the Canada School of Public Service’s Government of the Future series. More details here. Watch on YouTube here.
ASPA presidential committee completes report
The ASPA President’s Committee on International Scholarly Engagement, which I co-chaired, has completed its final report. The report has been endorsed by the ASPA National Council and the Public Administration Committee of the UK Joint University Council. More details here.
Presentation at Universitas Airlangga
I will give a presentation to the Public Administration Student Association at the Universitas Airlangga, East Java, on January 14. Powerpoint for the presentation is here.
UPES lecture on Superstates
I’m looking forward to participating in the UPES lecture series on December 22. More about UPES. Powerpoint for this presentation here.
Statement on Human Rights Day 2022
Human Rights Day is December 10, 2022. It marks the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year, thirty-four scholarly organizations and sections in the field of public administration have endorsed a statement about Human Rights Day.
The statement says: “As scholars and practitioners working in the field of public administration, we mark this day by reaffirming our commitment to human rights and fundamental democratic freedoms. We believe in the inherent dignity of all people and that all people have equal, inalienable rights. These beliefs guide our research, teaching, and engagement in public affairs.”
Download the statement with list of endorsing organizations.
List of endorsing organizations and scholars
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Alasdair S. Roberts 
