PSPA MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

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PSPA – the only professional association for public administration in the Philippines – offers a wide array of benefits for its members. Its members include government employees, academics and scholars, researchers, development and non-government organization workers, professionals and students of public administration.

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It hopes to advance the “praxis” – study and practice – of public administration and public service in the country through its core programs and services to improve the competencies, professional growth and development, networking and partnership building, shaping the countries public administration research agenda, and policy advocacy.

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• Professional Development. In line with its program for professional development, PSPA sponsors conferences, lectures (classroom-based and/or online-based), seminars and public forums to improve the professional skills of its members and to foster professionalism in the conduct of governmental and related public service activities.

• Society Affiliation. The Society provides an opportunity to build a strong professional network with other social scientists, policymakers and school administrators involved in education and training in public administration through its affiliation with other professional organizations like the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines (ASPAP Inc.), and the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC).

• Participation in PSPA Learning Events. PSPA members get the priority of receiving invitations to participate in PSPA-led learning events such as conferences, seminars and lecturers. They may likewise receive special discounts and other privileges during these events – either as a paper presenter, resource person or as a participant.

• Regular Information about PSPA Programs and Services. PSPA members enjoy the privilege of receiving regular updates and information on upcoming conferences, lectures, seminars; recent researches, publications, and discussion papers; and, policy discussions and advocacies.

• Contribute to PSPA’s Research and Publication. PSPA members may be invited to participate in research projects. They may also submit working papers for possible uploading on the PSPA website.

• Be Endorsed to International Conferences/ Seminars. PSPA may endorse its members to join/participate international conferences/ seminars organized by its counterpart associates and international partners.

• Vote, Be Nominated and Elected as a PSPA Officer. As a member, one has the privilege to vote during PSPA general assembly, be nominated and elected to become a PSPA board of director and/or officer.