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How one council used machine learning to cut translation costs by 99.6%

AWS Public Sector Blog

Our public services need to find creative ways to deliver services differently and more efficiently so we meet our communities’ changing needs, while always protecting the people who rely on these services. Watch now: How Swindon Council used machine learning to cut translation costs by 99.6% First, the speed.

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Swindon Borough Council makes vital public information more accessible using Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector Blog

Emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI ) streamline business processes and allow providers of public services to connect with citizens in new and intuitive ways. At Swindon, we’re keen to improve services informed by the people who use them. The importance of inclusion There are 1.5

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Creating a strategic approach to government continuity

AWS Public Sector Blog

Securing critical digital assets is vital to continue delivering key public services in a crisis, as citizens depend on many of these services more than ever in austere conditions. Moving digital assets to the cloud is one of the first steps governments can take to secure their public services against large-scale disruptions.

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January 2017 | Thinking about Undergraduate Education in Public Affairs, By Mary K. Feeney*

PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

Some view this as an opportunity to expand programming and resources while, for others, it is another challenge in an environment of tightened budgets, expanded administration, and increased pressure to do more with less. Especially for public universities, there is a need to generate revenue and students in seats translate to revenue.

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That’s so major! The Partnership’s work supporting leaders of major federal investments programs

Partnership for Public Service

When Congress passes and the President signs major legislation, federal agencies must translate it into practical action to ensure its goals are realized. Our work to date The Partnership for Public Service has developed resources – detailed below – to help leaders implement these laws for maximum impact.

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Leaders in Land Banking: A Conversation with the Directors of the Savannah-Chatham Land Bank Authority and Omaha Municipal Land Bank

Center for Community Progress

Leslie : Most of my career has been about public service. laughs) I don’t think I’ve fully arrived, yet, but one challenge is the translation jump across state policy, legislation, and even philosophy of approach. When I started out, there was no line-item in the budget for acquiring properties.

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Municipal finances face a shaky future

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

That translates into fewer jobs and business contracts, and a slower economy. But rising prices and interest rates will press budgets, especially for capital planning. budgeting smartly. Rising interest rates. Communities growing have less at risk. Constant pressure to reduce taxes is another risk.