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Showcase your transformative government initiatives at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2025

The awards programme celebrates organisations and projects transforming governance in the Asia Pacific.

Showcase your transformative government initiatives at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2025

The awards programme celebrates organisations and projects transforming governance in the Asia Pacific.

Gender gap inches forward, but progress remains slow

In Asia, only the Philippines and Singapore entered the top 50.

Infrastructure development in Bay of Bengal faces funding hurdles

ADB finds promise in BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity, but raises caution on financing challenges.

Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs clinches GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024

Its awareness campaign is expected to decrease enquiries in the agency’s call centre and social media.

GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in Asia Pacific governance

The conference and awards programme offered a dynamic platform for thought leadership, providing valuable perspectives on innovative approaches to governance.

Fostering innovation in government requires shift in mindset, engagement beyond core groups – Guillaume Sachet of KPMG in Singapore

Sachet's observations offer a roadmap for governments seeking to harness the power of digitalisation to drive meaningful societal change.

Public sector leaders are more optimistic about Gen AI’s impact: Deloitte

More than half of government respondents perceive a big impact from gen AI.

Regulatory oversight crucial as mobile health apps reshape healthcare

These apps could significantly contribute to the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services.

Sovereign Cloud adoption gains traction in APAC amidst geopolitical, cyber challenges

One-third of governments in the region plan to adopt sovereign cloud services.

Compensation tops public sector employees’ priorities

61% of respondents cited compensation as their reason for staying.

How the public sector can prepare for the Gen Z workforce

Gen Zs are expected to account for about 30% of the workforce by 2030.

Cities and data driving economic opportunities in our communities: KPMG’s Michael Camerlengo

Michael Camerlengo, Head of Government Sector Asia Pacific at KPMG discusses the key factors shaping the future of governments and organisations.

Benjamin Chiang of EY: Strong cybersecurity is key to fostering innovation without hindering progress

Explore the dynamic dialogue with Benjamin Chiang, EY Asean Government & Public Sector Leader, as he discusses enhanced governance in the digital age.

Only 8% of the world’s population reside in a ‘full democracy’: report

The state of global democracy declined in 2023, the EIU reported.

Geopolitics, elections top list of risks for commodities in 2024: report

It will be impacted by the wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and upcoming elections in many countries.