McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share. Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate.

Sustainability 143

Sustainability Development 143

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 22, 2023

Now is the time for grocers to develop strategic sustainability plans focused on value creation and think more broadly about the role they can play in encouraging change across the full value chain.

Sustainability 94

Sustainability Development 94

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As consumption of materials continues to increase and competition for natural resources grows, building sustainable and resilient infrastructure is crucial in the fight against climate change. This is why Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the next AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator cohort with a focus on infrastructure.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Public Sector Transportation Leadership 98

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it will be vital to mobilize sufficient capital to drive decarbonization in developing countries.

Development 132

Development Sustainability 132

NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 2, 2024

cities could create nearly 20 million sustainable jobs, of which most would be developed within cities themselves. Historic federal funding in a cleaner, more resilient economy coupled with global pressure to act necessitates a climate-ready workforce. If bold climate action is taken by 2030, U.S.

Development 89

Development Sustainability 89

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 10, 2024

As AI advances from predictive to generative capabilities, its potential to address social issues defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals expands.

Sustainability 145

Sustainability Development 145

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Operations Implementation Management 81

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

OCTOBER 3, 2024

State and local governments are exploring ways to take a more direct role in financing, preserving, and developing housing to address the nation’s housing shortage with an array of public development models, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center and its Housing Solutions Lab. A Decline In U.S.

Housing 96

Housing Development Sustainability Local Government 96

The City Fix

MARCH 11, 2024

Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation. In Brazil, this design led to an average of more than 30,000 annual road crash fatalities nationwide by the turn of the century,

Public Transportation 110

Public Transportation Sustainability Transportation Development 110

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 26, 2023

The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’ll be diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Workforce Development Trends and Opportunities in Parks and Recreation.”

Parks And Recreation 98

Parks And Recreation Development Sustainability 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Education Public Sector Stewardship 81

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Fast-increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply and demand are challenging battery and automotive producers efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Sustainability 125

Sustainability Security Development 125

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focusing on sustainability are dedicated to fostering a healthy environment, preserving our planet, and providing a livable future for upcoming generations. This research is essential in informing policy and guiding action towards sustainability.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Nonprofit Stewardship Leadership 75

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.

Sustainability 141

Sustainability Communications Development Leadership 141

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 27, 2024

The world is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on time. AI has the potential to devise and scale solutions to address societal and environmental issues—experts tell us how.

Sustainability 139

Sustainability Development 139

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The ‘resilience agenda,’ developed by the World Economic Forum with McKinsey & Company, is the first serious program to coordinate long-term solutions throughout our disrupted world.

Sustainability 120

Sustainability Coordinator Development Management 120

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 21, 2024

Novel ingredients could shape the future of food—but are consumers willing to try (and pay for) them? Our survey on US consumer sentiment offers insights for formulators, brands, and retailers.

Sustainability 127

Sustainability Development 127

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation is key in achieving sustainability goals across the public and private sector. Two Nordic-based organizations are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Sustainability cannot be seen as an outlying or standalone department.”

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Public Sector Transportation Operations 81

The City Fix

MARCH 18, 2021

National governments face an enormous triple challenge right now: recovering from COVID-19, creating sustainable and inclusive development, and addressing the climate crisis. New research shows that focusing on cities is key to overcoming these challenges while generating considerable economic, social and environmental benefits.

Sustainability 124

Sustainability Development Government Public Transportation 124

The City Fix

AUGUST 6, 2020

The large cities in the Latin American region all have one thing in common: the opportunities for employment and income are concentrated in a few districts while, more and more, sprawling housing zones are located on the outskirts of cities. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Housing Sanitation Public Transportation 130

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This has been recognized by the European Union (EU), which has allocated funds to green and smart port initiatives through its Next Generation EU (NGEU), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and Horizon Europe funds. Islands by their nature require ways to get to them and ways to leave. National funds are also involved.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Public Sector Transportation Economic Development 72

Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The UK commits over £1 million to utilise AI in predicting conflicts and humanitarian crises, expediting the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By using the power of AI, nurturing local skills, and fostering collaboration, the path to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals becomes clearer.

Development 69

Development Sustainability Education Government 69

State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

As cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, charge onto the scene, leading state and local officials have collaborated closely with private sector organizations to securely, compliantly and sustainability enhance citizen experiences while modernizing the back-office functions that support them.

Local Government 135

Local Government Sustainability Government Security 135

The City Fix

APRIL 13, 2022

I recently had the pleasure of re-visiting Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to an invitation from the Smart Cities Expo. I made my first pilgrimage in 2000, when Bogotá was implementing its bus rapid transit system, Transmilenio, and returned twice after that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

Sustainability 124

Sustainability Implementation Urban Planning Public Policy 124

The City Fix

JUNE 15, 2022

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), composed of hundreds of the world’s leading scientists, puts considerable weight on urban climate action in developing pathways towards sustainable futures. The 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC recognizes that urban areas present. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

Sustainability 138

Sustainability Development Urban Planning Local Government 138

The City Fix

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Traditional, car-centric transport planning has not only increased greenhouse gas emissions, but has also detrimentally impacted air quality, road injuries and fatalities, and traffic congestion. As the world faces the climate crisis and continues to face a growing global road. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Transportation Public Transportation Public Health 126

Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 11, 2024

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have played a key role in developing a revolutionary switch capable of operating at unprecedented frequencies with minimal power consumption Traditional silicon-based switches, ubiquitous in current telecommunications devices, have limitations in speed and energy efficiency.

Communications 59

Communications Sustainability Operations Development 59

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As climate change intensifies, industrial companies will need a new approach for developing sustainable products and services.

Sustainability 113

Sustainability Development 113

Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Developers love open source software, and businesses value the innovation that it supports. The big reason why developers like using open source is that they can get started easier and faster. This speed and agility helps developers work on problems faster. Why is open source at risk? This means money.

Sustainability 139

Sustainability Development Operations Budgeting 139

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

They need sustainable solutions to address affordability. The Deloitte report lists socio-economic benefits as including increased national productivity and tax contributions as a result of happier, healthier nations—on top of a reduction in healthcare costs, which makes services more sustainable.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Public Sector Leadership Management 75

The City Fix

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the global conversation around decarbonizing transport, the spotlight on electric vehicles has never shone brighter. The EV revolution is underway, with consumers embracing them in record numbers and manufacturing ramping up around the world. And yet, electric vehicles will. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

Transportation 105

Transportation Sustainability Economic Development Public Transportation 105

NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 6, 2023

Local revenue streams are not enough to fund the backlog of existing projects and the suite of needed updates to develop built and […] Source

Sustainability 86

Sustainability Development 86

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Product managers already have a complex role in tech development. Now that incorporating issues like privacy, sustainability, and inclusion is starting to become part of their job, they must navigate a host of new challenges.

Management 117

Management Sustainability Development 117

GCN

MARCH 27, 2024

It has turned their low-wage, insecure work into sustainable jobs, according to a new report. The community benefits agreement that the Bucks owners signed for $250 million in state aid to build the Fiserv Forum included provisions allowing arena workers to freely unionize.

Development 76

Development Sustainability 76

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Seán Lynch, the founder of OpenLitterMap , to share how AWS technologies and open data are helping to solve global challenges like biodiversity loss and plastic pollution with citizen science.

Public Sector 144

Public Sector Sustainability Development Translation 144

Policy Chats

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this episode, Executive Director of the California Storage and Solar Association Bernadette Del Chiaro talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of solar energy and storage, as well as how they are essential to a sustainable future. to 3:30 p.m.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Public Policy Local Government Public Service 69

The City Fix

JULY 9, 2024

The region’s biodiversity is among the world’s most important, but its cities’ sustainability challenges are less well-known. These jurisdictions require financial support and capacity building to create sustainable, conservation-oriented, equitable, urban green. Amazonian cities are diverse in opportunities and needs.

Sustainability 115

Sustainability Sanitation Development Management 115