Selected Works of Marc Holzer – ASPA Nesta M. Gallas Lecture and Award, 2024
The Nesta M. Gallas Award from the American Society for Public Administration is a prestigious accolade that celebrates the lifetime achievements of a pioneering leader in advancing equity, public service, and democracy. Dr. Marc Holzer, the esteemed founding editor of Public Performance & Management Review, is a deserving recipient of this honor for his extensive contributions to the field.
This collection of articles showcases Dr. Holzer’s broad interests and profound influence. It offers an exploration of the evolution of the field through five key themes: (1) Performance Measurement and Accountability: Highlighting Dr. Holzer’s groundbreaking efforts to enhance government efficiency and fortify democracy through performance measurement and accountability practices; (2) Digital Transformation of Government Services: Reflecting his dedication to improving administrative efficiency and citizen engagement through emerging technologies; (3) Collaborative Management: Demonstrating the importance of fostering productive partnerships and how it should be executed within public administration; (4) Public Affairs Education: Depicting its evolution towards interdisciplinarity and its adaptation to the multifaceted challenges of public service, underscoring Dr. Holzer’s success as an educator and mentor; (5) Inclusion, Diversity, and Globalization: Speaking to Dr. Holzer’s efforts to broaden the scope of public administration research and practice, including introducing East-Asian scholars’ contributions and systematically reviewing public administration research in China.
Integrating these insights, the overarching narrative emphasizes Dr. Holzer’s unwavering commitment to a public administration that is efficient, inclusive, technology-driven, democratic, and global. It advocates for a sustained focus on education, diversity, collaborative governance, and the adoption of new technologies to meet the evolving demands of public service.
Edited by
Kaifeng Yang(Dean (SPAA), Rutgers University—Newark, USA)
Marc Holzer(Distinguished Research Professor, Suffolk University, USA)
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