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Fostering better decisions through holistic ROI estimates

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Net present value is the bedrock of ROI estimates, but adding other factors to the analyses can help business leaders see how projects can advance corporate priorities beyond financial returns.

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12 common grant writing mistakes to avoid

Professional Grant Writer

Grant writing can be highly competitive, and even the most prepared organizations can face challenges. To boost your chances of success, it’s important. The post 12 common grant writing mistakes to avoid appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Improving government productivity: A systemwide approach

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Improving public sector productivity has rarely been easy, but implementing change in three areas could have a considerable impact.

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How Project Preparation Facilities Can Unlock Climate Finance for Cities

The City Fix

Moldovas capital city, Chiinu, recently secured a 20 million investment to tackle flooding and pollution of the Bc River, aiming to transform it into a valuable recreational amenity for 100,000 residents and mitigate future flood risks. This funding, which combines loans from.

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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From discovery to delivery: Finding an investment edge in biopharma services

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Even though the biopharma supply chain is a dynamic and complex part of the pharmaceutical industry, private equity investors can find growth and value creation opportunities. Heres how.

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What is public policy and why does it matter? Examples from education

Paul Cairney

Ive taken the old Policy in 500 Words: what is public policy and why does it matter? then mentioned AI and changed the examples from tobacco to (mostly Scottish) education policy (to accompany a lecture for EDUU9E2).

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Local Governments Tackle Software License Management Complexities

State Tech Magazine

In the city of Dallas, Interim CIO Brian Gardner needs to manage software licenses for a wide range of products, across a massive base of users. It can be a challenge. I have more than 40 departments that are doing more than 40 different things, from policing and fire to homelessness solutions and water, transportation, public works. They all do not move in unison, he says.

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Mexico's aging will require accelerating productivity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Mexico's population is aging, which will affect the country's future economic growth. Increasing productivity is crucial to addressing this new demographic reality, write Sergio Waisser and Marc Canal in Expansion.

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AFCEA WEST: Why the Marines Are Rethinking What ‘Network’ Means

FedTech Magazine

The Marine Corps seeks a true data-centric approach to cybersecurity as it moves with the rest of the Department of Defense toward a unified network. This means protection around any single piece of data would adhere to the networks security principles, independent of the platform or application stack on which that piece of data resides. DODs unified network is a modernization initiative intended to consolidate and integrate its disparate networks to allow for seamless data exchange.

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Rethinking Your Library Email Strategy: The Surprising Truth About First of the Month Sends!

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 275 Does your library send a monthly email newsletter? If so, do you send your newsletter on the first day of the month? I want you to really think about that strategy, and I have some pros and cons for you to consider when you send your library’s monthly newsletter. We’re going to talk about that in this episode of The Library Marketing Show.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Seattle University’s 8-year cloud journey: Key lessons, wins, and a new path forward

AWS Public Sector Blog

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the US. Located in the heart of Seattle, Washington, steps away from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) headquarters, Seattle University has long focused on innovation and excellence in education. Thats why, when a critical application was reaching end of life in 2016, the university saw an opportunity to completely transform its IT landscape.

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Unlocking Collaborative Innovation: Practical Tips for Policymakers to Drive Policy Change

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Carla Cordoncillo Acosta and Mireia Balaguer Collaborative innovation is gaining recognition as a critical strategy for public organisations, especially when addressing complex wicked problems. These challenges demand fresh thinking, and collaborationparticularly in diverse teamscan make all the difference.