Associate Professor Alfred M. Wu elected International Director of the American Society for Public Administration
Associate Professor Alfred M. Wu of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has been elected International Director of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) for 2026-2029.
ASPA is a leading professional association for public service, established in 1939 and comprising scholars, government officials and practitioners committed to advancing public service excellence in the United States and around the world. The International Director is responsible for shaping policies, developing strategic directions and ensuring ASPA’s effective operations, particularly in relation to its global members and international interests.
Assoc Prof Wu’s research lies at the intersection of public administration, political economy and social policy, with a regional focus on Greater China and Asia; and his work examines public sector reform, central-local fiscal relations, corruption and governance and social protection. Through the role, he hopes to promote engagement with diverse governance perspectives, such as those from Asia, Africa and Latin America, to advance and transform the field of public administration.
