The mission of the Institute for Public Management & Community Service (IPMCS) is to promote the development of knowledge about, encourage the dissemination of such knowledge and support the implementation of: 1) effective public management capacity; 2) meaningful citizen participation mechanisms; and 3) the strengthening of democratic institutions. The Institute conducts research, carries out technical assistance projects and training programs for government officials and private citizens in the accomplishment of its mission. In general, IPMCS limits its activities to international ones in order to avoid overlap with the Institute of Government. Effective July 1, 2012 a Center for Democracy and Good Governance was established within the framework of IPMCS as a result of legislative action. The mission of the Center is to undertake a series of new initiatives that would help to promote democratic institution building as well as dissemination of democratic practice throughout the world but with major emphasis in Latin America.
DCU Number: 80.0070
