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 ...

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 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 ...

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

It’s her first day at her dream job, and she’s just 22 - brimming with excitement, mind buzzing with a thousand ideas, envisioning a future where her stories make a real difference and leave a lasting ...

The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has sparked significant discussions about the future of Somaliland’s quest for international recognition. Under Trump’s leadership, the ...

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 ...

You can download the slide decks presented during the event via the links below: ...

Whether you’re drafting emails or memos, sharing project plans, or penning policy briefs, the written word is key to working in government. Do your writing skills set you up for success? You’re ...

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 ...