Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘A Growing Threat of Violence Against Public Officials’
Disaster Zone blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
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Housing For: Renters
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Since 2020, the share of renter households has been growing rapidly. Renters now make up more than a third of all U.S. households. Renters represent a robust and diverse group of people from all demographic backgrounds: How Is the Rental Market Changing?
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How Africa’s First Chief Heat Officer is Helping to Create a More Resilient Freetown
The City Fix
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
“Climate change is affecting cities all around the world, and Freetown is no exception.” That’s what Eugenia Kargbo, Freetown’s Chief Heat Officer, told UrbanShift during the City Academy hosted in Kigali last year. Through her role—the first of its kind in.
Managing the Capacity Dilemma
Park Leaders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Capacity is a big challenge for this generation, especially post-pandemic. We need to rethink how we get people into these special places while preserving their natural beauty and ensuring a meaningful and enjoyable experience. – Phil Gaines As national park attendance continues to increase, managing visitor numbers has become crucial. The pressure is on park officials to accommodate the influx, while ensuring a quality and safe experience for all.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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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.
ED Games Expo 2023: Featuring a Livestreamed Science Is Cool (ScIC) Event on September 21
Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing forms of education technology created through more than 50 programs at the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and across government. The 9th annual Expo will occur from September 19 to 22. In addition to its many in-person events at the Kennedy Continue Reading The post ED Games Expo 2023: Featuring a Livestreamed Science Is Cool (ScIC) Event on September 21 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Tech-powered growth: Three things growth leaders do differently
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Growth champions are turning tech innovation into impact by focusing on growth analytics, sales productivity, and omnichannel experiences.
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‘You need to do the math and then explain the math’: A talk with ExxonMobil’s Darren Woods
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The chairman and CEO of the iconic oil major shares his views about misperceptions in the energy transition, the importance of taking on adversity, and why strategy needs the courage of conviction.
Support FedRAMP and CMMC compliance with the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Some US federal agencies and those who collaborate with them must support an automated, secure, and scalable multi-account cloud environment that meets Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. To support these needs, Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and partners can deploy the Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) on AWS.
The missing billion: Lack of disability data impedes healthcare equity
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Addressing the absence of health data on people with disabilities is the essential first step health systems and policy makers can take to reduce care inequity and improve outcomes for this population.
Agencies Should Take Advantage of Their.Gov Eligibility
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
More than 9,000 local, state and federal government agencies carry the.gov designation on their websites, but tens of thousands more do not. A major federal update of the infrastructure supporting that domain should encourage more state and local government organizations to do so, and will improve security for those already using it, experts say. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency took control of the.gov top-level domain from the General Services Administration after the passag
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
The McKinsey Crossword: Fashion Consultants | No. 145
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
Flooding in Libya, of All Places
Disaster Zone blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Torrential rains were the cause.
Telephone fundraising in the digital age: Mapping charities’ future
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Despite the emergence of various new communication technologies like messaging and Zoom, telephone fundraising remains a crucial means of communication that is gradually being overlooked The telephone continues to fulfil critical functions such as sales, customer service, internal communications, and particularly for non-profit organisations’ fundraising efforts.
In a Multipolar World, Cities Have a Significant Diplomatic Role to Play
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
As New York City prepares to host the 78th United Nations General Assembly, the primary focus will be on global heads of state and foreign federal delegations who often dominate the main stage and meet on the sidelines.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
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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.
How Strategic Application Modernization Assessments Help Manage Legacy Systems
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A strategic application modernization assessment is vital for organizations looking to modernize their legacy IT infrastructure. Application modernization involves updating and improving applications or building new ones to better serve customers. SAMA provides an analysis of an organization’s application portfolio to help accelerate digital transformation, strengthen application security and improve application performance and management.
Season 6 Episode 24 - Navy Eyes AI, Hypersonics in Future Space Technology and Research
GovCast
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The U.S. Navy has a keen interest on the space domain. This is where key technologies like spacecraft and ground-and-control stations play an integral part in passing on intelligence and other information about the world to U.S. military services globally. The Naval Research Laboratory’s Naval Center for Space Technology is one of four research directorates, and the focal point and integrator for the lab’s technology development used in space systems.
A Listen Back at 2023 So Far — Episode 142
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
I was recently pulling some of the Open Space Radio statistics for a presentation to NRPA staff, and while I was presenting, I kept thinking to myself, “The numbers are great, it’s important to track these kinds of metrics. But also, we have had some truly remarkable guests and amazing conversations over the course of this show, and you can’t really put that through quantitative analysis.
A new milestone in reliably processing quantum computing information
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo have achieved a significant breakthrough in controlling individual qubits composed of barium using laser light This groundbreaking method is the most reliable and robust technique currently available for manipulating qubits, marking a pivotal advancement in pursuing functional quantum computers.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
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