Systematic Review Highlights Evolution and Gaps in Public Administration Education
A comprehensive systematic literature review, analyzing 102 peer-reviewed articles published between 1987 and 2021, has characterized the teaching and learning of public administration. The study, which utilized seven databases and included both English and Spanish language articles, found that research in public administration education is predominantly concentrated in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States. The review identified public ethics, leadership, research, and the integration of theory and practice as main curricular themes. Decision-making, policy analysis, and applied research were highlighted as key professional competencies emphasized in the field. Pedagogically, active, collaborative, and experiential approaches are prevalent. The study also noted a greater thematic and methodological heterogeneity in English-language literature compared to Spanish-language articles, with the latter often focusing on institutional and professionalizing perspectives aimed at strengthening...