The UK Public Administration Association (UKAPA) is the UK’s only learned society that is exclusively focused on public administration and allied subject areas. Its purpose is to advance education for the public benefit by, but not limited to, the promotion, development and co-ordination of the work of higher education institutions in the pursuit of education, training and research in public administration. Our constitution on can be found here https://www.ukapa.org.uk/constitution/.
To meet our objectives, UKAPA’s Trustees and Executive are committed to the below values.
Collegiality and Respect of Colleagues
- We are committed to supporting fellow scholars of public administration public management, public governance and public policy.
- We are committed to ensuring that all members are treated in an equitable manner.
- We are committed to encouraging collaborative, collegial practices in our subject area.
- We are committed to ensuring that all UKAPA activities and practices are respectful, supportive, and free from harassment.
Transparency
- The UKAPA’s trustees and Executive are committed to engaging with the full membership and ensuring it is kept up-to-date with activities.
- We are committed to providing membership access to key decisions and minutes from meetings.
Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Behaviour
- We are committed to minimising the use of flights and private transportation where possible.
- We will make use of online tools to support virtual meetings as appropriate.
- We will reduce the production and use of paperwork where possible.
- We will limit the use of plastic and waste at UKAPA events.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- We are committed to working towards a fair, just and sustainable society, with a particular interest in the role of public administration in achieving this.
- We welcome and value participation from all groups and individuals, including minoritised ones, with a scholarly interest in public administration.
- We aim to provide a platform for a diversity of voices, and for our events to be safe and open spaces in which everyone can contribute.
- We understand that the colonial history of our discipline means that not everyone has an equal chance to be heard and we seek to rectify this through our practice.
- We are committed to promoting EDI in all activities and practices. Read our EDI statement here: https://www.ukapa.org.uk/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-edi/.
