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Disaster Accountability Project

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. Soon after, Ben launched Disaster Accountability Project, an independent watchdog, to confront the root causes of the failed Katrina response and maximize the impact of billions of dollars of disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

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Building an accountable and effective Senior Executive Service through the Public Service Leadership Model

Partnership for Public Service

For government to perform at its best, members of the SES should beheld accountable for managing healthy, high-performing agencies and recruit, retain and developtop talent through improved hiring and leadership development.

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AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of GovTech technology, the startups aim to address justice and public safety challenges, such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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Long-term Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. Soon after, Ben launched Disaster Accountability Project, an independent watchdog, to confront the root causes of the failed Katrina response and maximize the impact of billions of dollars of disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

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Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

Law enforcement knew the name of the suspect and this individual matched a description but did not have any identification. About to be handcuffed, the individual remembered their Kiip account. This past August, police detained a resident of a HOPICS residential shelter as a suspect in a crime.

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National framework for AI assurance in Australian government: Guidance when building with AWS AI/ML solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

This targeted approach offers clearer accountability, enhanced transparency, simplified risk assessment, and focused testing procedures. Human-centred values At Amazon, we prioritise equity, privacy, fairness, and respect for human rights and the rule of law.

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Data Protection and Privacy in Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

In today’s digital world, online platforms and digital engagement tools have played a significant role in connecting communities closer together with their local and federal governments. Community engagement facilitates meaningful interactions by giving community members a voice to support decision makers in making better informed decisions.