NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 24, 2023
Every year, in cities across the country, approximately 109,000 Americans die from drug overdoses. Nearly 70 percent of these overdoses can be attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2023
Cities around the world are increasingly investing in smart city technology to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits for their constituents. As the adoption of this technology grows, so too must the underlying technology infrastructure and applications. Today’s smart city investments must be future proofed to support ongoing innovation and to continue to deliver ROI on scarce public IT resources over time.
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Citizen Lab
AUGUST 24, 2023
Every local government and organization that has ever launched a community engagement project knows the challenge: How do you reach underheard groups? In this article, we’ll cover some of the good practices to follow for inclusive community engagement so that you’ll be ready to set up your participation broadly and activate even hard-to-reach target groups.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 24, 2023
First responders and educators devote their lives to the safety and well-being of our communities. Unfortunately, local governments across the county are struggling to recruit and retain qualified and racially diverse public safety employees and educators. It is crucial for local leaders to find ways to support them.
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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
Our latest research shows that programmatic acquirers continue to create value from this approach to M&A and identifies the capabilities and practices these companies use to deliver their M&A strategies.
Google Public Sector
AUGUST 24, 2023
With products that serve over 150 million students globally, Google has a responsibility to meet the rapidly evolving needs of students, educators, and administrators. Google for Education and Google Cloud work together to partner with the most innovative EdTech companies to help to make learning more personal, safer, and accessible in the classroom and beyond.
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Homeroom
AUGUST 24, 2023
One-third of American schools are located in rural areas. We want to ensure rural students have every opportunity to pursue careers in their communities and local regions — as well as in our increasingly complex global labor market. To that end, ED launched the Rural Tech Project, a $600,000 challenge to advance technology education and Continue Reading The post Get to Know the Rural Tech Project Finalist Teams appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
Macroeconomic uncertainty and continued loss pressures mean personal lines carriers must develop pricing agility through a systematic, cross-functional approach to loss ratio management.
Social Pinpoint
AUGUST 24, 2023
With the rise of technology, online community engagement has become a powerful tool for public participation. And, as technology continues to shape how we interact, empowering the youth to actively participate is becoming very crucial. Why? Well, given their tech-savvy nature, and their role as future leaders in shaping our world, it really emphasizes just how important it is to get them involved.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
Coral Pasisi, president of nonprofit Tofia Niue, and Chris Stone, vice-president of Conservation International, discuss an innovative financial model that aims to protect Niue's marine ecosystems.
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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.
GovPilot
AUGUST 24, 2023
In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, government officials are experiencing exciting and challenging transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pervasive topic, casting a significant shadow over our future. The constant discussions about AI's growing influence can be overwhelming for the officials who are responsible for society's well-being.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
Generative AI could add enormous value across the global economy, from banking to life sciences. The companies that use the technology quickly and effectively will have the edge.
The City Fix
AUGUST 24, 2023
Earlier this year, India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world. And with 68% of the world’s population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, India is expected to see an additional 416 million urban dwellers.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
Building a direct-to-customer channel can generate substantial value—but only when planned carefully, managed well, and focused on the customer.
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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
GovLoop
AUGUST 24, 2023
Identity security (also known as identity governance and identity management) protects against the cyber threats associated with providing technology access to a diverse workforce. What are some of the key characteristics of an effective approach to identity security? Centralized identity management: Agencies need a strong understanding of users’ responsibilities and authorities.
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 Government Lens is a collection of customer-proven design principles, scenarios, and technology agnostic best practices designed to encourage the unique context and requirements of governments globally to be considered when designing, building, and operating government workloads on AWS.
Grant Central USA
AUGUST 24, 2023
Discover the art of successful grant writing! In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves. What is the importance of grant writing for nonprofits?
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
AUGUST 24, 2023
In recent decades, workers have taken on increasing responsibility for securing their retirement savings through retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s. Factors like whether an employer contributes to these accounts or not can effect retirement savings.
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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.
Grant Central USA
AUGUST 24, 2023
Discover the art of successful grant writing! In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves. What is the importance of grant writing for nonprofits?
Google Public Sector
AUGUST 24, 2023
With products that serve over 150 million students globally, Google has a responsibility to meet the rapidly evolving needs of students, educators, and administrators. Google for Education and Google Cloud work together to partner with the most innovative EdTech companies to help to make learning more personal, safer, and accessible in the classroom and beyond.
Center for Community Progress
AUGUST 24, 2023
You’ve probably seen an abandoned house or two in your neighborhood. Every community has a few vacant properties, and they aren’t always harmful to their neighbors. But some places have many vacant and abandoned properties. These empty structures and lots remain for years, deteriorating in condition, weakening the housing market, driving residents out of the neighborhood, and fueling more vacancy.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2023
When you’re adding onto your house, it’s critical that you and your contractors ensure the new second story blends with the original build. Can your current electrical service handle the additional load? Will your floor joists support the weight of the new structure? You’d also have to calculate the cost of the items needed to build the addition and determine what you can afford that still works in the space.
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
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