Category: Implementing Public Policy

Improving Roadside Ecology in Calgary

Guest blog written by Andrew McIntyre Public policy is hard. Mitigating climate change as biodiversity continues to decline, tackling growing wealth inequality, and building a healthy, pluralistic society in the face of rising authoritarian populist movements across the world are just some of the most significant problems facing governments in 2019. These problems are complex,…Continue Reading Improving Roadside Ecology in Calgary

Improving Tax Compliance in Uganda

Guest blog written by Doris Akol My previous experience with public policy has hitherto been mainly as a formulator of organizational policies which are then implemented by other units and more recently as a first hand implementer of fiscal policies passed by the Government for revenue collection. Frankly speaking, I had never quite addressed my…Continue Reading Improving Tax Compliance in Uganda

Why I Almost Left Local Government (and Why I Decided to Stay)

Guest blog written by Maggie Jones Public sector work is not for the faint at heart.  Over a 48-hour period, you may experience a rollercoaster of emotions including: Inspiring others about why they should pursue a career in local government Shutting the office down early due to a citizen threat Receiving one of your best…Continue Reading Why I Almost Left Local Government (and Why I Decided to Stay)