As a new generation of public servants steps into the arena, they encounter challenges their predecessors never imagined—often more complex and nuanced. Avanade revealed that about 98% of governments believe that citizens prefer to engage them via new technologies. It’s no surprise that for
After a short three-day strike, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has gone back to work at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. The strike began on October 1, 2024, due to delayed wage negotiations but was resolved quickly by October 4. Overview of the Strike T
Election misinformation refers to incorrect or deceptive information about elections that various actors may spread to trick voters or disrupt the voting process. This kind of false information comes in many shapes and sizes. It can spread in multiple ways, such as social media, regular news
On November 5th, 2024, the United States will elect a new president. The road to these elections has been nothing short of dramatic, with unprecedented twists and turns at every juncture. There have been court cases, an assassination attempt, and last-minute changes to the presidential nominees.
Between 1985 and 1994, Brazil faced a tough period marked by severe inflation. Prices were rising rapidly, causing people to lose their purchasing power and struggle to plan their finances. This inflation was fueled by excessive government spending and the expectation that prices would keep going
With environmental and societal changes happening rapidly worldwide, governments need to speed up their response time. Besides less tedious bureaucracy, there is a much deeper motivation to accelerate government workflows: faster services save lives. Just think of the tragic, global-warming-fueled
