The 22 Best Solutions of 2022
Next City
JANUARY 2, 2023
Our editors selected our top stories of urban innovation to feature in our annual Solutions of the Year roundup
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Reflection on public service leadership in the new year
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 12, 2023
It’s 2023, a new year, and with a new year comes opportunity to reflect, recharge and recommit. I had an opportunity to do just that and recall the recent 2022 Government Changemakers Summit , one of the premier leadership development and policy convenings.
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The Power of Multistakeholder Collaboration in Creating More Equitable and Sustainable Cities
The City Fix
JANUARY 9, 2023
The latest UN climate conference, COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, was a significant one for cities in many respects. Delegates established a new fund to help vulnerable countries deal with loss and damages from climate impacts, and some of. Urban Development 1.5C
How to effectively build a smart city infrastructure
GCN
JANUARY 12, 2023
An integration platform as a service solution supports data integration and cross-platform efficiency for resident health and safety, sustainability efforts and citizen engagement. Cloud & Infrastructure
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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2023
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 13, 2023
Leaders need clarity on what works to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our 2023 report shows success factors that contributed to significant, quantifiable, scalable, and sustainable DEI impact. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity Leadership Strategy Organization
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People and Partnerships Equal Endless Possibilities for America’s Cities, Towns & Villages
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 5, 2023
In this day and age, being a local leader can feel challenging – we face so many issues that are tough to tackle.
How Rapid Urbanization in Africa Compounds Water Challenges
The City Fix
JANUARY 5, 2023
Africa’s population is growing faster than any other continent’s and its urban population is expected to more than double by 2050. This urban rapid growth, which is mostly sprawling “horizontal” growth, as the World Resources Report: Towards a More Equal City shows, is combining with climate.
Today I Am Going to Try and Change the World
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 14, 2023
Here is a wonderful program for your devotions time. In the morning listen to Johnny Reid’s song Today I Am Going to Try to Change the World. Then read If I Could Change the World for the Better, I Would… from the Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul book. Next, ask the kids to think […].
Governments view open source as critical for enhancing digital services, experts say
GCN
JANUARY 11, 2023
The U.S. government is “still in the process of organizing and coordinating” its own strategy around the use of open source software, according to a CISA official. Cloud & Infrastructure
Tips for Editing Your Own Writing
Peak Proposals
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
It isn't easy to edit your own writing. Because you know what you meant to write, your eye will often gloss over misspellings, missing words, and incorrect word choices.
An Indigenous Community Land Trust Is Creating Housing Through #LandBack
Next City
MARCH 23, 2023
In Eureka, California, the Wiyot tribe has seen historic urban Indigenous land return victories. Now, through a unique legal model, it’s creating housing for former foster youth on its ancestral land
What does policymaking look like?
Paul Cairney
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
This post first appeared on the UK Public Policy Design blog. See also: 5 images of the policy process and more discussion of the turtle image.
What cybersecurity trends can we expect to see in 2023
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 9, 2023
As organisations become increasingly digital, adopting new technologies, applications and services, what cybersecurity trends can we expect to see in the next 12 months?
New Library Marketer Shares Her Winning TikTok Success Secrets!
Super Library Marketing
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Francesca Castro has been visiting libraries for as long as she can remember. “My My mother took me to children’s programs at the public library when I was very young,” recalled Francesca.
5 examples of SMART objectives for nonprofits
Professional Grant Writer
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Once you have a grasp on the the acronym SMART and how it relates to developing strong objectives, it’s time to put that. The post 5 examples of SMART objectives for nonprofits appeared first on Professional Grant Writer. Grant Writing Grant Writing Tips grant writing nonprofits
Digital Inclusion Initiatives Target Digital Divide
Government Technology Insider
JANUARY 25, 2023
Three years after the start of the pandemic, the digital divide remains as relevant as ever. Inequalities in technology were highlighted across state and local governments, K-12 classrooms, and higher education institutions.
Local Government Priorities in the President’s Budget Proposal
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 16, 2023
On March 9, 2023, President Biden released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The President’s Budget communicates the Administration’s spending priorities to Congress, which is the first step in the federal budget and appropriations process.
5 Shifts Needed to Transform Transportation Systems and Meet Climate Goals
The City Fix
MARCH 10, 2023
Transportation connects us to one another. It’s how we get to school and work, how we visit our families, and how we access our food and health care. It’s also how we ship goods and deliver services. As economies and. Integrated Transport 1.5C
SCP 181: Camp Websites We Like
Summer Camp Programming
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
SHOW NOTES Chris has a list of camp websites that he likes certain things about. This is the first time Curt has seen them. You’ll hear what the guys like about each of these sites…and a few things they don’t like.
How to build future-facing ERP
GCN
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Thoroughly understanding the limitations of the legacy platform and mapping out the business case for replacing an enterprise resource planning system will help agencies build for the future instead of reconstructing the past. Cloud & Infrastructure
How to Develop an AI-generated Grant Draft
Grant Writing Made Easy
MARCH 12, 2023
As a grant writer, you know that developing a compelling grant proposal can be a challenging task. That’s why many grant writers are beginning to turn to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to help them generate content and structure for their grant drafts.
How Baltimore Engaged Disenfranchised Communities In Its Transportation Planning
Next City
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel replacement project would run through a Black community that had already been divided by a highway. Here’s how the city carried out an effective public engagement process
The Power of Relationships for the Lonely Grant Writer
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
If you listen to the Fundraising HayDay podcast or know me some other way, you will quickly learn that I am an EXTRA extrovert. People are my passion, my jam, my lifeblood. As far as I am concerned, friends and quality relationships make the world go round.
Ransomware attacks remain the most acute threat to organisations
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 19, 2023
Ransomware attacks continue to be the most dominant threat to UK organisations and are having catastrophic consequences on critical national infrastructure The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of (GCHQ), recently released its annual review reflecting on the challenges and milestones across the cybersecurity industry.
5 most common myths about community engagement
Citizen Lab
MARCH 13, 2023
From costly expenses to loss of control, several misconceptions about community engagement can hinder local governments from unlocking the full potential of participatory democracy to this day. In this blog post, we’ll explore five of the most-heard myths and why they’re not true.
What does a grant writing consultant do?
Professional Grant Writer
JANUARY 24, 2023
Many nonprofits turn to a grant writing consultant to assist with fundraising efforts, rather than hiring a someone to do the work full-time, The post What does a grant writing consultant do? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The invisible and persistent barriers to federal leadership
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 17, 2023
Don’t Miss New Infrastructure Grants Coming Soon
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again.
Paris’ Vision for a ’15-Minute City’ Sparks a Global Movement
The City Fix
JANUARY 26, 2023
Until just a few years ago, the right riverbank of the Seine in Paris was an urban highway used by over 40,000 vehicles every day. Despite being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road was either heavily gridlocked during rush.
Ep 15: DEI – Bringing It to Your Seasonal Staff
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 20, 2023
SHOW NOTES This week Kelie & Natalie sit down with Carmella Montenegro to discuss the best ways to help support our summer staff through real life DEI conversations. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss?
10 steps to future water sustainability
GCN
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Municipal water managers can harness new technologies that will adapt to changes in how water is understood, managed and shared. Cloud & Infrastructure
Mapping litter and plastic pollution with citizen science
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Seán Lynch, the founder of OpenLitterMap , to share how AWS technologies and open data are helping to solve global challenges like biodiversity loss and plastic pollution with citizen science.
El Paso’s Black History Is Often Forgotten. A Museum Exhibit Is Keeping Those Stories Alive.
Next City
MARCH 1, 2023
Today, just 4% of El Paso's residents are Black. But the city once had a Black Wall Street, a Black sorority and thriving black business districts
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