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Save to My PortfolioA Better Place for the Peace Corps

Lex Rieffel, Fall 2008, World View, Volume 21, Number 3

A Better Place for the Peace CorpsThe Peace Corps, although the standard of excellence for international volunteering, remains constrained by budget issues and low numbers of volunteers. In a recent World View article, Lex Rieffel proposes the creation of a Corporation for International Study and Service that includes the Peace Corps as one solution and outlines potential benefits. Read More

Peace Corps, Volunteering, Civil Service, Civil Society, Diplomacy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTransformation and High Sustained Growth: Governance and Public Service in Nigeria

Richard Joseph, October 21, 2008, The 14th Nigerian Economic Summit

Speaking at the 14th Nigerian Economic Summit, Richard Joseph reflects on governance and public service in Nigeria, with respect to how Nigeria can maximize its economic potential. Read More

Africa, Global Governance, Governance, Civil Service, Sustainable Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe 9/11 Development Imperative

Lael Brainard and Noam Unger, September 11, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The 9/11 Development ImperativeOn the seventh anniversary of September 11, Lael Brainard and Noam Unger examine how the global development agenda has changed and how the U.S. can take critical steps to lead on efforts to reduce global poverty. Read More

Development, National Security, Developing Countries, Foreign Aid, Civil Service

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTen Times the Peace Corps: A Smart Investment in Soft Power

Kevin F. F. Quigley and Lex Rieffel, September 2008, The Brookings Institution

Ten Times the Peace Corps: A Smart Investment in Soft PowerReversing the negative attitudes toward the United States that prevail in many parts of the world will require a mix of hard power and soft power instruments. Brookings Fellow Lex Rieffel and National Peace Corps Association President Kevin F. F. Quigley provide recommendations for scaling up the Peace Corps and argue that such an effort could contribute measurably to strengthening America’s relations with the rest of the world. Read More

Volunteering, National Security, Foreign Policy, Civil Service, Civil Society

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioWhy Are Women Still Not Running for Public Office?

Richard L. Fox and Jennifer L. Lawless, May 2008, The Brookings Institution

Why Are Women Still Not Running for Public Office?Women in the United States remain severely under-represented in our political institutions. Jennifer Lawless and Richard Fox argue that this is because women do not run for office at the same rate men do. They offer guidance to organizations and individuals seeking to increase the number of women in elected positions. Read More

U.S. Politics, Demographics, Civil Service, Governance, Elections

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Save to My PortfolioThe Impact and Future of AmeriCorps

Chris Shays, Gwen Moore, Paul C. Light and David Eisner, May 13, 2008

Brookings and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) hosted a forum with leading policy and public service experts about the role of AmeriCorps in helping to create future public service leaders. As part of the briefing, CNCS released a new study that evaluates AmeriCorps’ long-term impact on members.

Volunteering, Civil Service, Community Development

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Impact and Future of AmeriCorps

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

Photographer/Sharon FarmerSince the launch of AmeriCorps in 1994, more than a half million Americans have served in the program and helped support local nonprofits and communities in activities, including education, poverty alleviation and disaster support. Brookings and the Corporation for National and Community Service hosted a forum on the role of AmeriCorps in helping to create future public service leaders. Read More

Volunteering, Civil Service, Community Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioVolunteering for Impact: Best Practices in International Corporate Volunteering

Adeeb Mahmud and Greg Hills, September 2007, The Brookings Instutution

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Volunteering, Civil Service, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporations, Community Development

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioCongressional Briefing on the Global Service Fellowship Act

Thursday, May 24, 2007
12:00 AM to
Washington, DC

On May 24, 2007, Brookings' International Volunteering and Service Initiative hosted a briefing for policymakers on the importance and impact of global service. Senators Russell Feingold and Norm Coleman announced their recently proposed Global Service Fellowship Act of 2007 (S. 1464), which aims to expand the number of American volunteers serving overseas through NGOs, faith based organizations, universities, and the private sector by providing fellowships to help reduce financial barriers to volunteering and open up more flexible opportunities to a wider range of Americans. Read More

Volunteering, Civil Service, Community Development, Global Economics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Best Diplomats: American Volunteers

David L. Caprara, January 07, 2007, washingtonpost.com

Editorial by David Caprara in the Washington Post, advocating volunteerism as effective public diplomacy. Read More

Volunteering, U.S. Politics, Politics, Civil Service, Civil Society

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioInternational Volunteering Leadership Forum

Tuesday, December 05, 2006
12:00 AM to
Washington, DC

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Volunteering, Civil Service, Community Development, Global Economics, Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioReaching Out: Americans Serving Overseas

Lex Rieffel, December 07, 2005, The Brookings Institution

Working Paper by Lex Reiffel (12/7/05) Read More

Volunteering, International Organizations, Diplomacy, Civil Service, Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioRumsfeld's Revolution at Defense

Paul C. Light, July 2005

Rumsfeld announced his commitment to a revolution in military affairs in his 2001 confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. In a harbinger of rhetoric to come, he not only refused to rule out another round of military base closings, but he also announced his intention to reform the military acquisition process, which he declared ill-suited "to meet the demands posed by an expansion of unconventional and asymmetrical threats in an era of rapid technological advances." Read More

Defense, Governance, Bureaucracy, Executive Branch, U.S. Military

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioToo Few Questions on Bolton and Leadership

Paul C. Light, 15-May-05, Newsday

Opinion by Paul C. Light; Newsday (5/15/05) Read More

U.S. Congress, Governance, Civil Service

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioVacancies Remain Unfilled for Bush Subcabinet Positions

Paul C. Light, 17-Feb-05, NPR's Morning Edition

Interview with Paul C. Light, NPR's Morning Edition (02/17/05) Read More

Homeland Security, Governance, Bureaucracy, Executive Branch, Civil Service

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Paul C. Light

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Paul Light’s research areas include bureaucracy; civil service; Congress; entitlement programs; executive branch; government reform; nonprofit effectiveness; organizational change; and the political appointment process.
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