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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and AWS launch Joint Innovation Center

AWS Public Sector Blog

HKSTP is a statutory body set up in 2001 with the mission of propelling success for local and global tech pioneers. The first JIC in Hong Kong will focus on three pillars to support multifaceted innovation: talent development, startup incubation, and industry digitalization. million in funding from HKSTP.

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Incrementalism as a concept of iterative improvement in government project development no longer a legitimate public administration theory

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

It opened in 2001 and was completed in 2011, serving Hudson County only, and a recent proposal to finally extend it to Bergen has been further delayed (" Three decades later, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line still has no Bergen spur. Another one is the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, which doesn't include Bergen County.

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Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The S-T article quotes Ron Kirk, mayor of Dallas when the American Airlines Center was built, opening in 2001, and he has some interesting points. The AAC cost $420 million to build, and it opened in October of 2001. In Oakland, the city was willing to provide a fair amount of money, but the MLB team owner wanted even more.

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A year in review at the Partnership for Public Service

Partnership for Public Service

Since its founding in 2001, the Partnership for Public Service has worked to create a more dynamic and innovative government that effectively serves the public—a goal we view as central to building a stronger democracy. Since 2001, the Sammies have recognized more than 760 public servants. The Samuel J. October 17, 2023.

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The value of communication in sharing success

Partnership for Public Service

Communications teams know how to develop these strategies and articulate messages in a way that draws in new followers. Since 2001, the Sammies have recognized more than 760 public servants doing exceptional work across government. LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter all require separate language styles and audience engagement strategies.

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Advancing connector technologies for multicore optical fibres

Open Access Government - Technology News

Ryo Nagase, Professor from Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan, highlights research concerning advancing connector technologies for multicore optical fibres, starting with an informative introduction Japan has been leading the development of optical communication technology from when the field first emerged.

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Policy Minute: Exclusionary Zoning

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

New York State Senator Rachel May introduced New York Senate Bill 7635 that would provide affordable housing developments a streamlined land use approval process in exclusionary jurisdictions. percent to 19.2 The median rent of a housing unit in Westchester County increased by roughly 2.5 times from 1990 to 2018. Additional Viewpoints.

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