7. Adequate and Sustainable Resources

Adequate and sustainable resources ensure that the program's curriculum and teaching methodologies remain relevant and state-of-the-art.

An important prerequisite for creating a program of excellence in public administration education and training is the availability of appropriate and adequate resources to fulfill the program's objectives and desired impact. Resources encompass human, financial, physical, technical, logistical, and digital infrastructure.

The program must ensure effective, transparent, and accountable needs-assessment, planning, mobilization, management, reporting, and evaluation of resources while striving for financial autonomy and long-term sustainability. Adequate and sustainable resources should be allocated to attract and retain a diverse faculty and student body, ensuring the program's inclusiveness. It should provide sufficient resources to support all faculty, trainers, and practitioners, as well as the administration, including through equitable remuneration, opportunities for attendance at international conferences, community engagement and research, as well as lifelong learning. Additionally, the program should allocate resources to support the professional development of students and trainees through academic advising, mentorship, career support, scholarships, fellowships and internships, and opportunities to attend international or regional conferences.

The program should allocate adequate resources to faculty, trainers, practitioners, administration, and students for various services, including healthcare, childcare, housing, and sports (when possible). It should also provide essential infrastructure, including accessible facilities such as office space, libraries, classrooms, and meeting spaces, along with necessary digital infrastructure and services. Additionally, the program should provide resources for digital literacy and competencies to equip faculty, trainers, students, and trainees with the skills needed to effectively leverage digital technologies.