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Outstanding government projects, initiatives lauded at GovMedia Awards 2023

The awards programme held digital and in-person awards presentations on 21 July and 24 July, respectively.

Outstanding government projects, initiatives lauded at GovMedia Awards 2023

The awards programme held digital and in-person awards presentations on 21 July and 24 July, respectively.

Engage public for sustainable growth through involvement, realistic targets, best practices – World Bank’s Daniel Levine

World Bank's Daniel Levine shares strategies for building robust economies and resilient societies in a post-pandemic world where governments face a plethora of challenges.

ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries

International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’

Availability, not price, is hindering adoption of sustainable aviation fuel — IATA

IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.

Asia poised to be the center of the E2W revolution

China may account for 53% of sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W) in 2021, but India and Indonesia are fast-growing markets.

How can markets transform their food systems?

Public-private partnerships and policy interventions could support the food systems.

Data security concerns affect public confidence in government services

Addressing the issue should be beyond technology and involve workforce training.

Lack of policies hinders fair adoption of transportation technologies

There needs to be support for traditional services and new technologies.

Over 800 million jobs at risk due to climate change

The workforce in Asia Pacific and Africa could be the most affected.

Seven stages of national workforce planning

This framework will help governments implement a digital transformation, EY said. 

Gov’ts must prioritise digital infrastructure to meet emerging markets’ demand

EY found that 44% of adults would like to access public services seamlessly through different channels.

APAC growth to remain healthy despite pockets of weakness: S&P

GDP levels in Asia-Pacific ex-China are expected to decelerate to 3.9% in 2023, down from 4.8% in 2022.

Six key actions for government data success

The data-centric approach is key to meeting citizens' changing demands, says EY survey.

What will drive faster economic growth in emerging ASEAN markets

The young population and the middle class will help boost the economy.

Five trends in transforming cities

These include digitalisation and the adoption of clean energy.

Here’s how governments can accelerate green transition

They should create detailed plans and incentivise the market, according to EY.

How governments are dealing with ‘sovereign clouds’

These are clouds deployed and managed within a single jurisdiction.