In partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), we recently announced the 10 winning cities for our Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge grants program. Learn about the winners and how the grants will be used to help close the digital skills gap: https://comca.st/4crGHZE
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NEW: Unprecedented federal funding for digital equity is coming down the pipe. But how can organizations and policymakers engage communities to create, evaluate, and sustain program models with the greatest impact? At TGH, we set out to answer this question, and, in collaboration with The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and Digital Equity Research Center, we chronicle a roadmap for success to model and evaluate this critical work so everyone can improve outcomes and bring the digital world to the millions who deserve to experience its benefits. A big thanks to Vilas Dhar, Colin Rhinesmith, and Malana Krongelb! https://lnkd.in/eC8eBNCi
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🎓Completed Course in Digital Technologies and Public Policies! 💻 I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed a comprehensive course in Digital Technologies and Public Policies. It was sponsored and executed by the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (#IDEP). 🚀This transformative experience has deepened my understanding of the dynamic nexus between digital technology and public policy in today's rapidly evolving landscape.🌐 🔗 Course Highlights: 1. Policy Evolution in the Digital Age: Acknowledged the challenges posed by outdated policies and the necessity to adapt to the digital era. 2. Digital Ecosystem Exploration: Examined the intricacies of the digital ecosystem, understanding its key components and their implications for #PublicPolicy. 3. Risk Assessment for Governments: Delved into the digital risks governments face in the 21st century. This critical analysis provided insights into crafting flexible policies that address challenges posed by the rapidly changing technological landscape. 🔗 Next Steps: Eager to leverage this knowledge to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of digital policies. Keen on exploring opportunities to collaborate, learn, and innovate in the dynamic intersection of technology and governance. Let's connect! 🤝 If you're interested in discussing the impact of digital technologies on public policies or exploring potential collaborations, feel free to reach out. #DigitalPolicy #DigitalTechnologies #ContinuousLearning #TechInnovation 🚀
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📣 Keynote speakers and agenda have just been announced for our Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, just less than two months to go on Thursday, 23 May in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, 1 Le Pole Square, Dublin 8. If you would like to get a sense of this highly anticipated event, please check out our video below which includes a look at last year’s event. This year's conference will focus on the core theme of #Ireland and #Innovation at an inflection point. Join us to gain insights from internationally respected #industry experts on key current industry topics and challenges, through a series of #thought-provoking and informative presentations, keynote talks and panel discussions. You don’t want to miss out! Some of the key topics that will be covered during this year’s conference: 👇 ➡️ AI in Investment Management ➡️ How Quantum Computing Can Drive Innovation in the Funds Industry ➡️ New Trends in Cross Border Distribution ➡️ Evolution of ETFs: Driving Market Growth ➡️ ELTIF ➡️ Business leaders Perspectives ➡️ Regulatory updates for 2024 Michael McGrath TD, Mairead McGuinness, Derville Rowland, Saker Nusseibeh CBE Register for the conference: https://lnkd.in/e5SjsnDf #IFConf24 #AnnualConference #IrishFunds #IndustryInsights #Engagement
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STEM Alliance Chief Visionary Officer, Margaret Käufer, presented on a national webinar yesterday to share the results of our Y-Zone initiative - bringing digital equity work to Yonkers. The Y-Zone impact metrics tell a compelling story about how internet affordability is a value proposition. If you don’t have a computer to connect to the internet or you don’t know how to use a computer, then almost any internet cost is too expensive! See webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gxfukn9w View the national webinar and learn more about Building for Digital Equity led by Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Building for Digital Equity, Unwrapped: End-of-Year Reflections & the Year Ahead
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Ready to address the current knowledge asymmetry? ⚙️ Subscribe to our newsletter for access to the latest research and policy analysis from #GlobalSouth experts. Delve into #SDGs, the #2030Agenda and more from a different perspective. Join us now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SV-News
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Another Monday, another weekly roundup! 🎈 We're here to help you stay informed on the latest happening in the digital development community. Each week, we compile - and share - interesting articles, events, initiatives, and more. And, for our full list, you can sign up for our Weekly Newsbyte, sent out each Monday via email. 📚 Top Reads: 1. Bank for International Settlements – BIS general manager, Agustín Carstens, and Nandan Nilekani introduced the concept of 'Finternet' as a vision for the future financial system. They argue that technological developments like unified ledgers and tokenization, combined with robust governance, will empower individuals and businesses by placing them at the center of their financial lives. 👉 https://bit.ly/4avY628 2. A new white paper from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation explores the issue of women’s entrepreneurship and access to credit. The paper highlights the need for reforming the international development finance architecture to expand access to affordable credit for women entrepreneurs in the Global South. 👉 https://gates.ly/3xPkDIY 3. An insightful paper from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), titled 'Uptake, Use, and Inclusion Gains from Fast Payment Systems: Early Comparative Data', provides insights into the role and adoption of different types of FPSs in inclusive development. 👉 https://bit.ly/3xR0rGI. 📍 Events of Interest: 1. The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event is scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st May in Geneva, Switzerland. 👉 https://bit.ly/49KTvrH 2. The EU-funded Data Governance in Africa initiative has just launched a new Call for Proposals in Data-driven Digital Social Innovations in Africa. 👉 https://bit.ly/44dcEBG 📣 If you’d like to receive our full list via email, subscribe to DIAL’s weekly News Byte here: https://bit.ly/4bqXpIu
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The European Commission has published its first report on the State of the Digital Decade, a roadmap to achieve digital sovereignty, resilience, and competitiveness by 2030. Depressing reading about #WiD, still only 1 in 5 ICT professionals is female. It is a call to EU countries for collective action to address the current investment gaps, accelerate digital transformation in Europe and intensify efforts to reach the objectives of the Digital Decade Policy Programme. Read the full report 👇
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The key message from the session was that : it is imperative that governments invest in foundational digital infrastructure similar to roads 🛣️ or rail 🛤️ in the physical economy which ensures that the private and public sector players can innovate, compete and build on top of. This is fundamental for an inclusive digital society and to enable countries to leapfrog 🏃🏽
The International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings hosted an engaging session on a "New Economy Forum: A #GovTech Playbook: Lessons Learned from Cross-Country Experiences" where David Eaves shared insights with. Taing Ngounly, Deputy Secretary General, Digital Economy and Business Committee in the Ministry of Economy and Finance #Cambodia, @Hisham AlShiek, Vice Governor #SaudiArabia Digital Government Authority and Ruud de Mooij Deputy Director of FAD at the International Monetary Fund. The key message from the session was that it is imperative that governments invest in foundational digital infrastructure similar to roads or rail in the physical economy which ensures that the private and public sector players can innovate, compete and build on top of. This is fundamental for an inclusive digital society and to enable countries to leapfrog. #digitaltransformation #DPI Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/d6DsGnXE
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💥 Your last chance to book tickets 💥 Building the Smarter State is techUK’s flagship public services conference and the go to conference for public sector digital leaders. This year, the conference focuses on innovation and impact within the smarter state. Exploring how the technologies of today and tomorrow are transforming some of the most pressing challenges our society and public sector organisations face. With the launch of the Science and Technology Framework earlier this year, there is no better time to convene key stakeholders to discuss how we not only make the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030 but also ensure our public services are at the forefront of this in a smarter state. We will be joined by industry leaders such as Laura Webb, Mark Watson, Gus Tugendhat, Sam Trendall, Gill Stewart, Tom Read, Rehana Ramesh, Rt Hon Jeremy Quin MP, Jason Kitcat, Giles Herdale, Rich Corbridge (FBCS), Venus Bailey and many more! ✍️ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 to join us on the 27 September: https://bit.ly/3O0KotY #BuldingTheSmarterState #BTSS2023 #SmarterState #PublicSector Georgina Maratheftis | Heather Cover-Kus | Margot Stumm | Ileana Lupsa ____________ Headline Sponsor: KPMG Breakout Sponsors: Tussell, Capita and Leidos Demo Stand: William Alexander Consulting and Codurance Media Partner: Public Technology __________ 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 #UKTechPlan 👉 https://bit.ly/42jR7o8 We worked with our nearly 1000 members to set out the sector's view on how the next government can utilise technology to create a better Britain for people, society, the economy, and the planet. The Plan contains ideas on digital regulation, economic reform, and public service reform, while outlining how the technologies of tomorrow can be best developed and deployed.
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New on Public Sector Tech Watch: Self-Reporting Tool Launched!🚀 Are you a public administration using emerging technologies to improve service delivery or internal efficiency? Are you a provider of emerging technologies to public administrations? ✅ If the answer is yes, submit your emerging tech use cases in the EU public sector through the new Public Sector Tech Watch self-reporting tool! Before submitting, ensure you are registered on Joinup, the EU's collaborative platform, to access the tool. Why submit your case? 👉 Gain recognition by featuring in the Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) database, which already counts with over 1100 use cases of emerging technology in the EU public sector. 👉 Inspire peers across Europe with your innovative use of technology and connect with similar cases. 👉 Compete for the PSTW 🏆 "Best Cases Award" in Summer 2024 - Stay tuned for more updates! 🔗 Fill out this simple form in the Public Sector Tech Watch! https://lnkd.in/eJS9c9WV #Innovation #PublicSector #TechWatch #EU
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