Local Government Sustainability Guide: Encouraging Eco-Friendliness At the Local Level
GovPilot
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Sustainability is growing increasingly more important as we see a decline in crucial resources and increase in natural disasters.
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How two UK customers use AWS to support sustainability goals
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 19, 2023
Sustainability is now an integral part of business strategy, even as the sustainability landscape is continuously evolving. Technology, data, and innovation play a fundamental role in helping governments, organisations, and society address sustainability-related challenges.
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Future of Government Awards 2023 celebrate use of technology to transform people’s lives
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. Making solutions available for other governments to adapt and adopt can accelerate digital transformation.
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The Value of Urban Reuse: Breathing New Life into Existing Structures and Spaces
Reprogramming the City
AUGUST 15, 2023
Why Urban Reuse Matters Sustainability : One of the primary benefits of urban reuse is sustainability. This can lead to more affordable housing and commercial spaces, which can stimulate local economies. This approach not only preserves the character of a city but also promotes sustainable growth.
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Smart Island: How the AWS Cloud is powering social, economic, and environmental improvements in Greece
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The smart island aspires to offer a better quality of life to its residents, opportunities for local businesses, and an attractive destination for tourists and digital nomads from around the world. Smart solutions deliver sustainable local economic development through the optimal use of local resources.
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How using cloud technology can help your organization meet sustainability goals
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.
Islands of innovation: Creating smart and sustainable European marinas and ports
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
As part of Naxos’s Smart Island Innovation Hub, the island will use cloud technologies and upgrade the local marina through internet of things (IoT) solutions and smart infrastructure management systems. Leading islands are leveraging technology to tackle these challenges head on.
Using the cloud to advance collaborative water stewardship
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
DataStream enables data sharing from diverse sources, including local efforts led by community groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and Indigenous Nations. Canadian non-profit organization DataStream provides an online platform for sharing information about freshwater health.
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Accelerating the secure exchange of public health data with AIMS, powered by Ruvos and AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
APHL works with federal, state, and local agencies across the US to shape national and global health outcomes by strengthening public laboratory systems and building effective laboratory response in public health emergencies. AIMS processed more than 2.25 billion COVID messages during the pandemic.
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Building smart infrastructure: Using AWS services for digital twins
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2023
In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. Besides traffic management, digital twins can also be used in other areas of government operations, such as asset management and emergency response.
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Powering smart islands: How islands can pioneer scalable green energy solutions
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
This is a guest post by Louisa Barker, research manager in the European Government Insights team at IDC, and Joe Dignan, the European head of government insights at IDC. This, along with the European Green Deal and NextGenerationEU (NGEU) funding, is a potent combination for sustainable energy development.
Introducing the Government Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Framework
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of a Government Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Framework. The framework consists of questions, design principles, and best practices across the six pillars: Operational Excellence , Security , Reliability , Performance Efficiency , Cost Optimization , and Sustainability.
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Top announcements from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2022
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Global Security and Compliance Acceleration (GSCA) program, formerly known as ATO on AWS, is expanding globally to support localized security and compliance needs. Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure cohort startups selected. State or Local Government Partner of the Year: ai.
Powering the generative AI era: What you missed at the AWS Public Sector Symposium Brussels
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. AWS enables customers to get the most value from data by providing a comprehensive set of integrated tools and robust governance capabilities that balance access and control.
Islands innovating to future-proof water resources
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 30, 2023
This is a guest post by Louisa Barker, research manager in the European Government Insights team at IDC, and Joe Dignan, the European head of government insights at IDC. Islands can be testbeds for sustainable innovation that can help address these needs. of the regional GDP and nearly a third of local jobs.
The economic impact of AWS’s investment in Japan
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we are committed to supporting Japan’s digital transformation (DX) ambition by helping Japanese customers modernize IT and innovate securely at pace, driving sustainable economic growth. We are also focused on helping our customers meet their sustainability goals with cloud technology.
Accelerating India’s digital future: MeitY empanels AWS Asia-Pacific (Hyderabad) Region for government workloads
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Government organisations can improve e-governance standards and enable on-demand digital services for citizens and businesses across India. Customers can rely on AWS Partners’ deep technical expertise to respond quickly and securely, driving innovative solutions for the government.
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Register now for the IMAGINE 2023 conference for education, state, and local leaders
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
That’s the central question of the IMAGINE conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a two-day, no-cost event for state and local government and education leaders. You can also connect with AWS experts serving government technology (GovTech) and education technology (EdTech) customers. Will we see you there?
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Alteia and the World Bank assess and enhance road infrastructure data quality at scale using AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This helps local governments rehabilitate road infrastructures and connect underserved communities in countries like Mexico, Peru, and Tunisia. With 189 member countries, the World Bank is the largest multilateral development bank globally with a mission to reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity in a sustainable way.
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Amazon and George Mason University collaborate to deliver new innovations in education and research
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Mason will drive new innovations to better serve students, work with the defense community, advance its commitment to a more sustainable campus environment, and introduce new educational programs in data center engineering. The goal is to not only improve student outcomes, but create a more efficient and sustainable future for the university.
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Continuing the pace of government innovation with the cloud in Asia Pacific and Japan
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 16, 2022
The unprecedented disruption the world faced during the past two years forced governments to rewrite the rulebook on how they serve their citizens. Enabled by cloud technology, digitized government agencies became better equipped to offer citizen and healthcare services, which helped improve and even save lives.
Revisiting the Community Land Trust: An Academic Literature Review
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
DECEMBER 9, 2022
CLTs provide a community ownership approach to providing affordable housing, trying to balance the homeowner desire to build equity with the community and societal desire to maintain an affordable housing stock and the desire of local governments and other funders to sustain housing intervention funding. Meehan, 2014).
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New IDC whitepaper: How cloud drives government outcomes at scale and supports compliance with security requirements
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 18, 2023
This is a guest post by Adelaide O’Brien, research vice president at International Data Corporation (IDC) Government Insights. In addition, the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity requires proactive management and monitoring for defending the federal government from cyberthreats.
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How the Port of Long Beach addresses supply chain challenges with AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 25, 2022
The Port is driving its mission forward and delivering pioneering innovation for state and local government, with the help of AWS. Plus, you can dive deep on how other state and local governments innovate with AWS. Read more about AWS for state and local governments : How the City of Fort St.
United Arab Emirates Space Agency and AWS sign agreement to support long-term growth in the region’s space ecosystem
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation that is designed to support the creation of a vibrant, sustainable, competitive, and innovative space sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Jacaranda Health advances maternal and infant health across Kenya and beyond with AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Jacaranda Health , a Kenya-based nonprofit organization, is on a mission to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths by deploying low-cost, sustainable solutions that improve the quality of care in government health systems. Jacaranda Health reaches new milestone and continues to grow on AWS. Jacaranda Health now reaches over 1.5
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Fresh Blogging: The Top 50 Clean Air Advocacy Blogs
Masters in Public Administration
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
From eating local for Thanksgiving to eco-friendly Christmas trees, there’s a lot to learn from this site. Clean Break Break away from fossil fuels with the help of this blog, which will educate you on clean air practices and how big cities are making an effort to reduce greenhouse emissions.
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Get excited for re:Invent 2023: A public sector guide
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Join this session to hear how government, education, nonprofit, healthcare, and aerospace and satellite organizations are using the cloud to improve the lives of their citizens, students, patients, and more. See the SeloVerde 2.1 See the SeloVerde 2.1
Helping micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises make economic and societal impacts with cloud technologies
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
From addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare, to fostering sustainability, our customers and partners are using technology to address some of the world’s biggest issues. Strong policy support from all levels of government is also needed to accelerate cloud adoption for MSMEs.
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The Importance of Grant Writing for Small Businesses Grant Proposals
Grant Central USA
AUGUST 15, 2023
This blog delves into the importance of grant writing for small businesses and the art of creating compelling grant proposals. Grant writing is the process of applying for funding provided by an institution such as a government department, corporation, foundation, or trust. Let's explore how you can make this happen.
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Accelerating digital transformation to revitalize local economy and improve lives in Japan
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2022
A 2021 white paper on information and communications by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications highlighted the gap between urban and local digital transformation initiatives in Japan, with urban areas making more progress and local areas lagging behind. Accelerating innovation through collaboration with local governments.
Enabling Collaborative, Two-Way Community Engagement: Why We Acquired Civil Space
zencity
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Zencity aims to be the best partner it can to local and state government organizations of all sizes as they strive to understand the diverse needs of their communities, and improve resident satisfaction by meeting these needs. That is why today, we’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of Civil Space. We are about to change that.
Innovating, investing, and improving: AWS Summit New Delhi and AWS Summit Singapore 2022 keynote recaps
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The effort is a combination of government initiatives and the increasing awareness of the benefits of digitization. Shri Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary at the Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Department of the government of Telangana, India, took the stage to share his organization’s journey to the cloud.
Planning for mission success with Microsoft 365 Adoption: A Guide for IT Admins
Microsoft Public Sector
AUGUST 10, 2023
That’s why we’re excited and honored to partner with government agencies that deliver mission critical services by harnessing the power of tools and capabilities in Microsoft 365 Government. We strive to innovate with secure and compliant solutions for government customers.
How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The example use case in this blog post uses the High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN) dataset from the University of California San Diego to train and test the sample model, but organizations should make sure to use the appropriate vegetative and contextual training data for their needs.
Driving Impact and Building Trust: The Power of Collaboration Between Compliance Professionals and Lenders in Community Development Lending
CRA Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
By building a culture of compliance and trust, compliance professionals and lenders can drive greater impact and help create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Commercial lenders are entrenched in local communities customizing financing options to help businesses manage cash flow and operational risk.
5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2022
“With the huge federal investment in our water, transportation, and public assets, government agencies are moving towards more advanced practices and investment prioritization. If these systems go down, it impacts the safety of constituents, business productivity, and other critical responsibilities of the government.
Large Urban Counties’ Priorities for 2022
zencity
JANUARY 10, 2022
They are investing $2 million of their funds from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (part of the American Rescue Plan) in mental health. One of the biggest priorities for counties is the direct allocation of funds to local infrastructure and ensuring that the local bridges, in new and existing programs, are eligible.
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CPBB Teams with Toledo Regional Chamber to Bring Priority Based Budgeting to the City of Toledo, Ohio
PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting
AUGUST 30, 2016
At the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) , we're constantly impressed and amazed at just how innovative local government communities can be. "The Toledo Chamber’s jointly funded venture with the City is the first of its kind public-private partnership in the world to bring Priority Based Budgeting into a community."
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Innovating for a more sustainable future: Practical examples from two Nordic organizations
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.”
What’s a Capital Stack and How Does it Work?
CRA Today
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
A capital stack for a community development project might be made up of a combination of equity (such as grant funds from private or government sources), Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)-flexible debt, and conventional debt. All these layers together make a community development loan possible. CRA Training Services.
Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions We Receive about Grants
Peak Proposals
DECEMBER 21, 2020
In contrast, grants tend to be much larger sums of money given by established entities (foundations, corporations, governments). your sustainability plan). Key Concept: Do Your Homework There’s no way around it: Finding foundations and government programs to apply for funding takes a significant amount of effort.
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Whole-of-state cybersecurity: How to implement and build a sustainable program
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 31, 2023
In 2021, US President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that created the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). to states, local government, and territories to aid them in building and strengthening their cyber posture. This funding opportunity allocates $374.9M
SeloVerde uses geospatial big data and AI/ML to monitor deforestation in supply chains, powered by AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting the Government of Pará, Brazil, in designing and deploying SeloVerde (Green Seal) , a cutting-edge tool to address climate change challenges and traceability in deforestation-risk supply chains. Architectural diagram of the solution described in this blog. SeloVerde 2.1’s A SeloVerde 2.1
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