Information technology (IT) is often less emphasized in coursework related to public administration education, despite the growing need for technological capabilities in those joining the public sector workforce. This coupled with a lesser emphasis on e-government/IT skills by accreditation standards adds to the widening gap between theory and…

Patterns that emerged from reviewing 14 syllabi for courses on governance in higher education are discussed, and four sample syllabi are presented. These courses are offered as part of graduate level studies in the field of higher education. A definition of governance that emerged from the 14 syllabi might be that of a study of authority and power…

This brochure explains the basic structures, content, and methodologies, which have been established by the Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Training for its activities in its first two years of operation. The role of a variety of technicians is explained, along with their importance in developing countries. The problems of technician…