Next City
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Invisible but essential to the global recycling industry, the cardboard collectors of Miami-Dade earn a living by breaking down each piece of cardboard by hand, with no guaranteed income or labor protections.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Have you looked at satellite communications?
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Space is no longer the sole domain of governments and aerospace and defense companies. Businesses that pursue emerging opportunities now may gain a first-mover advantage.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Professor Jon Crowcroft FRS FREng, co-founder of iKVA , Researcher at Large, at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Communication Systems at Cambridge University’s Computer Laboratory, provides his view on Artificial Intelligence in the UK. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing deep technologies in the world with the potential to transform multiple industries, drive substantial economic growth and irrevocably revolutionise our daily lives.
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The Market Urbanism Report
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
It's time for cities to analyze the ROI of different curb space usage.
Homeroom
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
This month, as we’re thinking about gratitude, I’m reflecting on the tremendous impact that educators have had on my life. I would not be where I am today without the many teachers, counselors, librarians, and mentors that have lifted me up, and, now as an educator and mentor myself, I hope to pass that encouragement. Continue Reading. The post Gratitude for Arts and Science Educators appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Professional Response and Recovery Management in the Age of Disasters
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Following COP27, nature tech – ranging from drones planting trees to AI software managing rainforests – presents a greater market opportunity. Nature4Climate and Capital for Climate released a landscape analysis report looking at profitable solutions to the climate crisis during COP27, predicting ‘nature tech’ to increase in investment by $6 billion by just 2030.
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
In September, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program for state, local and territorial (SLT) governments across the country. In the wake of the widespread transition to hybrid and remote work and school environments, network perimeters have expanded and consequently exposed substantial vulnerabilities.
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards—including those linked to climate change— has heightened the risk of disruption to the Department of State's operations overseas. This includes embassies and consulates, office buildings and.
Next City
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
From an urbanist booknook to bike accessories, here are our gift recommendations for people who care about creating equitable cities.
Disaster Zone blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
This is a must-listen to achieve better understanding.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Economic and political turbulence have prompted speculation that the world is already deglobalizing. But the evidence suggests that global integration is here to stay, albeit with nuance.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Ann Schlemmer, CEO of Percona, discusses the future of open source in 2023, including why platforms will matter more. Open source is a way for communities to build software and make it available to others. It supports many of the applications, services, and devices that we all use every day. Developers love open source software, and businesses value the innovation that it supports.
Summer Camp Programming
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
SHOW NOTES After hearing Chris mention TikTok in pretty much every episode, they finally decided to dedicate an entire episode for TikTok ideas! Check out this week for some fun and unique camp ideas that Chris found on the app! Be sure to watch the videos by clicking on the link in these show notes […]. The post SCP 175: I Saw It on TikTok appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Professional Grant Writer
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
We received a great question from a Twitter follower recently: What is the most important thing to mention in a grant request letter. The post How to make your grant proposal stand out appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Next City
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
It’s crunch time for many of Bristol’s post-war housing estates. Could the city’s radical co-design projects go beyond lip service to deliver regeneration at scale?
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
Super Library Marketing
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
This is the first installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. In the next few weeks, we’ll cover TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and (maybe!) Twitter. These are the top platforms used by libraries according to the 7th annual Super Library Marketing Reader Survey. LinkedIn for libraries. At the Library Marketing and Communications Conference this year, library marketers were asking each other, “What are you going to do about Twitter?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ever been told to quit while you’re ahead, or that winners never quit? Poker player-turned decision strategist Annie Duke explains why this advice is costing you time and money.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Open Access Government interviews Lin Sun on the significance of Ada Lovelace Day and what it means for women in STEM around the globe. Ada Lovelace Day provides us with an annual reminder to take a moment and reflect on our accomplishments and recognise the many successful people surrounding us. Dreaming up the world’s first computer programming language whilst raising a family.
Summer Camp Programming
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
SHOW NOTES Magazine Style #6 They like doing them so hopefully, you like listening to them! Another Magazine Style episode this week! The guys “fast discuss” 10 topics that range from programming ideas to staff to crafts and more! Link for the Week: Fun Noodle Lizard: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL. The post SCP 174: Magazine Style #6 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
Professional Grant Writer
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Foundations and other funders may request a site visit before they approve funding for a grant. This is often a typical part of. The post How to prepare for a successful foundation site visit appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Misunderstandings about cloud security, scalability and storage has led to the vast majority of enterprises spending much more than anticipated, a new survey finds.
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Eighty percent of the cybersecurity grants soon to be awarded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will go to local governments.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Our work with the Rework America Alliance highlights how a skills-based approach can help US employers expand talent pools and retain great workers—even through economic uncertainty.
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
To manage the rising urbanisation of smart cities, city planners and managers must turn to real-time data processing. By 2030 it is expected that 28% of people worldwide will live in a city with at least one million inhabitants, according to a report on urbanisation by the Government Office for Science. In England alone, 82.9% of the population lived in an urban area in 2019, which is increasing all the time.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Data is moving increasingly toward the edge. Gartner, for example, predicts that by 2025, more than half of enterprise-managed data will be created and processed outside the data center or cloud. At the same time, government agencies increasingly recognize the need to apply artificial intelligence to data, leveraging AI to accelerate analytics to drive actionable decision-making.
Professional Grant Writer
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Sometimes grant writers are consumed by their work, becoming too close to their subject matter. When this happens, they stop looking at it. The post Become a grant reviewer and improve your grant writing skills appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.
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