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The Titanium Economy: An introduction

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Meet the US industrial-technology companies that are driving innovation and sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Welcome to the 'riskscape' On one day in July 2021 fires devastated large areas of Sardinia, flooding occurred for the second time in two weeks in London and I received a message from research colleagues in Germany that read "the institute was quite destroyed and many colleagues have suffered tremendous damage to their houses." Hot, humid weather and developing storms made me wonder whether my house was about to suffer the effects of the kind of concentrated microcyclone storm which has come to

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Tech at the edge: Trends reshaping the future of IT and business

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With technological change accelerating, companies need to make four fundamental shifts.

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When It Comes to Baking the Perfect Grant Proposal, It’s Not Just About the Ingredients

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

My family has a cake recipe that we have passed around for years now. We were introduced to it when my sister made my wedding cake, and it is now used for birthday cupcakes, anniversary celebrations, holidays, etc. No one can quite remember where it came from, and the only existing documentation of the recipe is a text message with the ingredients – no instructions.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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.

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Vaca Muerta: An opportunity to respond to the global energy crisis

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Unconventional resources can help increase the supply of affordable and reliable oil while reducing global greenhouse-gas intensity.

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Parallels Between Ukraine and the Spanish Civil War

Disaster Zone blog

Trying out new weapons systems.

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A City’s Role in Preventing and Combatting Human Trafficking

NLC (National League of Cities)

Cities have common problems and challenges, be it community policing, aging infrastructure or in some cases, constituents asking city halls across the U.S. to address human trafficking. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do on this specific topic, especially when the expertise doesn’t traditionally exist through a role, division or department.

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Disaster recovery: Lessons from around the world

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our analysis charts a path from disaster to recovery by identifying the building blocks of six successful recoveries from around the world.

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CISA to focus on water, education and health sectors over the next year

GCN

The agency contributed to the release of security requirements for the transportation sector this week and is expected to issue cross-sector performance goals for critical infrastructure companies’ voluntary adoption next week.

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Author Talks: Global business is coming home, says Financial Times editor Rana Foroohar

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The age of globalization is ending, to be replaced by an era of localized business that will keep operations more sustainable and linked to national interest, says financial journalist Rana Foroohar.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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.

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Emerging tech training gets a $30M boost from NSF

GCN

The National Science Foundation’s new program, ExLENT, will help individuals gain work experience in emerging technologies through internships and other real-world experiences.

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US holiday shopping 2022: ’Tis the season to be (cautiously) optimistic

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Despite continued economic uncertainty, US shoppers are looking forward to spending for the holidays. Retailers that offer good value will come out on top.

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How to comply with the latest social housing regulations through an online community engagement platform

Citizen Lab

This content is restricted in your region. The post How to comply with the latest social housing regulations through an online community engagement platform appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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ARP Accounting and Financial Reporting in North Carolina

Death and Taxes

Accounting and financial reporting guidance for American Rescue Plan monies seems to be a never-ending soap opera with constant twists and turns. While there is extensive GAAP-guidance for government mandated nonexchange transactions related to asset, liability, revenue, and expense/expenditure recognition, it has proven more challenging to readily fit all the square evolving ARP guidelines and options into the GAAP round holes.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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.

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Cloud-Native Free and Open Platform Powers Search for Better Security

GovLoop

A free and open platform that many agencies already use for search and logging can also serve as the foundation for a data-driven approach to observability and cybersecurity, especially when deployed in the cloud. Grounded in a robust search engine capability, Elastic is deployed across much of the federal space, from civilian agencies to high-security defense and intel offices.

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GovTech Magazine: Tech Company GovPilot, Police Launch Special Needs Registry

GovPilot

The new effort seeks to put information about people with mental health concerns or special needs in the hands of local police before they interact with them, and follows similar work from other tech firms.

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New Government Jobs in Texas Offer Amazing and Memorable Experiences

Careers in Government

Find out what government jobs in Texas offer the greatest experiences for those looking for unique careers. The post New Government Jobs in Texas Offer Amazing and Memorable Experiences appeared first on Careers in Government.

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3 Essentials for Integrated Urban Climate Action

The City Fix

Cities have never been more engaged on climate action. At the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), more than 1,100 cities representing a quarter of global CO2 emissions signed up to the Cities Race to Zero. In doing so, they committed.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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49% of tech pros believe AI poses ‘existential threat’ to humanity, per report

GCN

Others believe artificial intelligence will be a necessary component of most major business strategies in the near future.

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Imagine Nation ELC 2022: Practical Solutions for Government’s Technology Challenges

FedTech Magazine

This year’s themes at Imagine Nation ELC 2022, sponsored by the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council, take a step away from pandemic-related concerns and look forward to a flexible and adaptable future. “There are pandemic lessons learned about issues around resiliency and response and recovery,” says ACT-IAC CIO David Wennergren.

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After Uvalde, states look to new digital maps to keep schools safe

GCN

States such as Virginia are stepping up efforts to provide emergency responders with up-to-date digital maps of their school buildings for improved crisis prevention.

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Hybrid Cloud Solutions Enhance Observability in an Increasingly Complex Environment  

Government Technology Insider

Globally, 88 percent of organizations across diverse industries are leveraging cloud capabilities in some way, according to a recent survey of 1,200 engineers, architects, and IT leaders ; more significantly, over 90 percent stated they expect to grow their cloud capabilities over the next year. By combining public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises infrastructure, agencies are embracing hybrid cloud scalability and flexibility to improve data security, increase efficiencies, and save money.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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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Synthetic fraud can be stopped by 2026, report says

GCN

Fraudsters have used fake identities made from real information to steal billions from governments and businesses, including unemployment insurance and PPP loans.

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Car Prices have been Speeding Upwards. Could “Corporate Greed” be at Fault?

The Lowe Down

Article by Aryan Totawat. The car market is one of many in the U.S. that has seen soaring prices over the past couple of years. In more normal times, it would be an aberration for a customer to pay above “sticker price” (more formally called a Manufacturer-Suggested Retail Price, or MSRP) for their car; they may even pay less than sticker price, as different dealerships compete for customers by lowering their prices.

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