governance

What is Executive Order 13166? All people in this country, regardless of the language they speak, deserve meaningful access to programs and activities that are conducted or supported by federal agencies. Executive Order 13166, Improving…

To achieve net-zero emissions goals, the world needs an estimated two to three times the amount of electricity generation in 2050 that we have today. So says Conleigh Byers, Environmental Fellow at the Harvard University Center for the…

Last week, the internet dodged a major nation-state attack that would have had catastrophic cybersecurity repercussions worldwide. It’s a catastrophe that didn’t happen, so it won’t get much attention—but it should. There’s an important…

We’d like to introduce you to the Digital Experience Council, a new subcommittee of the Federal Chief Information Officer’s Council that partners with agency practitioners to deliver a digital-first public experience. The Digital…

The paper argues for putting aside the old rentier state paradigm that has long dominated Gulf literature, considering the emergence of both the Gulf Moment and the United Arab Emirates Momentum (henceforth UAE Momentum).…

What is the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act? The Program Management Improvement Accountability Act, otherwise known as PMIAA, was signed into law in December 2016. In June 2018, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…

As part of a series of actions contributing to the topic of urban heat and wildfire risk management in the Europe and Central Asia region, UNDRR has released the report, Flames of Change: Innovating heat and wildfire governance for…

“From day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris have put climate change at the core of not just their foreign policy agenda, but also their economic competitiveness agenda,” said Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the…

Avoiding A Protracted Conflict: The Biden Administration should push the Ukrainians towards a negotiated settlement to avoid a prolonged conflict in Ukraine and mitigate further casualties and devastation. Acknowledging the grim reality…

Note: First and foremost we recognize that Putin’s war is decimating Ukraine’s people, culture, and natural heritage. This article is not to place the Arctic region ahead of Ukraine in any manner. Rather, it is an additive piece of the…

One of the multiple factors that propelled the then relatively unknown apparatchik Vladimir Putin to the pinnacle of power in Russia in late 1999/early 2000, was his ability to convince many members of the Russian elite and the public…

Post Views: 99 By Basim Ali Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer According to Greek mythology Prometheus gave humankind the gift of fire by stealing it from Zeus.1 This gift of fire…

Post Views: 99 By Basim Ali Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer According to Greek mythology Prometheus gave humankind the gift of fire by stealing it from…

2.1. Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGIs)The central theme addressed in the texts is the assessment of governance quality and the measurement of multidimensional poverty through specific tools. The Sustainable Governance Indicators…

 BACKGROUNDOver the previous three weeks, participants in this forum have explored the Russian Arctic as a place of cultural importance for many Indigenous people, significant biodiversity, and commercially valuable resources from fish…

1. IntroductionGreen innovation represents the future of China’s economy. Combining the principles of greenness and innovation, it is committed to maximizing the comprehensive benefits of technology, resources, economy, and environment,…

Fisheries ManagementAs a result of rising sea and air temperatures and declining sea ice coverage, profound changes are underway in the distribution and behavior of many Arctic species, including some commercially valued fish and marine…

OverviewRussia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine illuminated the long profound shadow of nuclear weapons over international security. Russia’s nuclear threats have rightfully garnered significant attention because of the unfathomable lethality…

 About the Study GroupOver the course of five sessions, this study group, led by Dr. Gloria Ayee, is exploring the pivotal moment experienced by the African continent. With youthful populations, abundant resources, and growing economic…

We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be.  But the current episode is just one instance of a bigger historical puzzle:  the US economy…

Under President Joe Biden, the US economy has performed much better than virtually anyone predicted. And yet voters seem not to realize it – an apparent puzzle that has been much discussed lately.In fact, this disconnect between popular…

Administration announces completion of 150-day actions tasked by President Biden’s landmark Executive Order on AI Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is…

Managers/Local PolicymakersLM1Values or beliefsI believe the landscapes of the hot springs need protection, primarily the responsibility of the government. It should also be noted that in many hot spring landscape locations, the current…

The rapid collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early this morning touched off a frantic search for survivors—and gave Americans a frightening reminder of the fragility of the many systems that allow us to go about our…

MURRAY, Utah, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ: RCM) (“R1”), a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, has released…

SALT LAKE CITY, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery, today announced the release of its third annual…

Since December, my colleagues at Russia Matters and I have been monitoring1 how Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and its commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi have sparred over who should assume prime responsibility for the plan to…

Policy Stage and the Green Energy ChallengeIndia’s twenty-nine states and seven union territories vary significantly in population, urbanization, economics, natural resources, and regulatory environments. A complex federal political…

This year’s record-setting delays in ice road openings in the Northwest Territories and abrupt closures in Manitoba and Ontario that impacted dozens of Indigenous communities offer a preview of the turmoil coming by 2050 when the…

On March 13, President Vladimir Putin granted an interview, in which he again delved into the conditions under which he says he would initiate the use of nuclear weapons. His remarks were so ambiguous that it caused mainstream Western…

In order to achieve the proposed objectives, this article will explore emerging technologies that provide benefits to citizens to improve active participation and increase trust in public administration. Based on the available tools,…

Originally posted in The Daily Star on 22 March 2024 NRBC branch covered up capital flight Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue, said it…

Axis Systematization of Governance PrinciplesCommunication and TransparencyCommunication and Transparency: This section focuses on establishing and enhancing communication and transparency channels, outlining methods for information…

 March 22, 2024 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), today announced it has convened the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2024 and published the agenda with…

By now, quite a variety of explanations have been offered for the puzzle that the unusually good state of the US economy has not been reflected in public opinion surveys, and especially not in polls regarding President Joe Biden’s bid…

The Biden administration has faced relentless criticism for its failure to halt Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza. U.S. President Joe Biden and his aides are reportedly alarmed by the mounting death toll (now exceeding 30,000 people)…

Enhanced Ukrainian Defense and Offensive Capability: The Biden Administration can broaden Ukraine’s military arsenal to drastically improve its defensive operations and offensive capabilities to reclaim territories. In doing so, the U.S.…

Secure Vital Financial Support for Ukraine: By seizing Russian assets, Ukraine can receive direct financial aid for its immediate military needs and longer-term reconstruction needs, circumventing the need for political approval in the…

While undertaking a systematic policy review, this research paper examined various sources, including scholarly journals, books, legal documents, and policy papers, as shown in Figure 1. It is important to note that this paper focused on…

RALEIGH, N.C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) (Enact) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report covering the calendar year 2023. This report…

During the Cold War, proposals that the United States adopt a more modest or restrained foreign policy never attracted much support within the foreign-policy establishment. To be sure, prominent realists such as Hans Morgenthau, George…

The United States first deployed nuclear weapons in Europe in September 1954. Over time, thousands were sent to a series of bases to offset the vast conventional advantage of Red Army and Warsaw Pact forces, and deter their use against…

by Yvan Guillemette, Macroeconomic Analysis Division, Economics Department Economic research has established that a large part of income disparities between poor and rich countries can be attributed to differences in governance and in…

PRINCETON, N.J., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD), a patient-dedicated global biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing novel medicines for rare diseases, today issued its…

1. IntroductionWater governance in northwestern Europe has traditionally focused on flood risk prevention and management and on improving water quality . However, three consecutive dry summers (2018, 2019, and 2020) also showed that…

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) has published its annual Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), reinforcing its commitment toward transparency and sustainable…

Africa is home to approximately 1.4 billion people, about 16 percent of the world’s population, yet its continental share in global trade remains below 3 percent according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This suboptimal proportion…

“The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is the single largest non-tax investment in the Inflation Reduction Act, which itself is the largest investment in climate in the history of this country,” said Jahi Wise about the little-known program…

IntroductionThe Arctic is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the globe. Various feedback mechanisms are accelerating climate change in the High North, yet uncertainties about these processes hinder our ability to…

2. Literature ReviewThe literature review for this study will be divided into subsections addressing the intersections of environmental and gender issues, the gendered impacts of environmental policies, the effects of environmental…