Drawing upon the knowledge and resources of the University of Georgia, the Institute provides education, assistance, research, policy analysis, and publications to assist public officials in serving citizens in Georgia and throughout the world.
Education
Professional development helps today's elected and appointed government officials and administrators excel through opportunities like the Executive Leadership program. In addition, broader instructional programs work with teachers of civic and law-related education and contribute to the university's nationally recognized Master in Public Administration program. [Learn more]
Assistance
Practical, customized services for individual governments and communities help anticipate needs and improve operations, whether those services take the form of helping a city solve its budget problems to aiding a police department in redefining its job classifications. [Learn more]
Research
Objective, timely, systematic research—such as that conducted through the Institute's economic, legislative, legal, and survey research programs—equips leaders with information to help them deal effectively with increasingly complex public issues. [Learn more]
Publications
From practical handbooks for government officials to classroom teaching materials, Institute publications provide relevant research and reference materials to a wide audience. [Learn more]
Communications
International Programs
Governments transitioning to democratic systems worldwide can build governance capacity through training that emphasizes the development of participatory, responsive, transparent, and efficient governments. [Learn more]
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