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State Department Bets Big on Data-Driven Diplomacy

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As part of the “substantive and technical expertise” competency, Foreign Service employees must develop “the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information” and to identify “the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches based on data-driven analysis, as appropriate.” sponsored U.N.

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The Value of Community Engagement?

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Why does community engagement matter for cities and governments? The nature of community engagement is to provide community members with opportunities to help guide the decision-making processes that shape the future of their neighbourhood, town, or city. Community engagement needs to be a conversation.

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5 Fun and Interactive Community Engagement Examples to Boost Participation

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Community engagement doesn’t have to be the same-same, basic and formal experience. In fact, incorporating interactive and enjoyable activities into your community engagement efforts can transform them into something truly memorable. 18+ Photography Winner – Matt Cann 2.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New LinkedIn Success Secrets for This Year

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At the Library Marketing and Communications Conference this year, library marketers were asking each other, “What are you going to do about Twitter? Toledo Lucas County Public Library saw great engagement on this informative LinkedIn post. It positions the library as a trusted source for voting information.

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How to Boost Public Involvement with a Community Engagement Platform

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Recent digital evolution has sparked a growing conversation about how online engagement tools can motivate citizens to participate in democracy beyond election time and play an active role in shaping their future. Show the community why involvement matters. People aren’t born with a willingness to engage in public life.

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Digital Civic Engagement as an Equity Solution for Cities & Counties

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Social media has the power to positively impact civic engagement. It is an opportunity for local governments to increase engagement, to get more equitable community feedback and reach more residents, and to help build trust with the community by more easily meeting them where they are. What is digital civic engagement?

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How to Effectively Plan Your Public Involvement Initiative for Transport

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Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA needed a flexible suite of community engagement tools to carry this off in a short amount of time. The first installment will focus on effectively planning a public involvement initiative.