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Public Management (PM) is the award-winning flagship magazine of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association.
ICMA Local Government Research Fellows
ICMA Local Government Research Fellows are thought leaders recognized for outstanding action-oriented research approaches to deal with local governments’ most pressing issues.
Research
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ICMA conducts surveys on local government practices and policies independently and with partners.
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ICMA publishes the results of surveys and other research projects that we undertake independently and in partnership with others.
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Results from select ICMA surveys are available for purchase by researchers and others interested in local government programs and practices.
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Community engagement surveys and data insights government leaders trust to inform decision-making.