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Latin America

Why countering climate misinformation must be a priority

Discussing the open letter on curbing disinformation published during the COP29 conference, Pallavi Sethi, a policy fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, argues governments have […]

Brazil’s new climate investment platform hailed as ‘an example to the world’

Brazil’s federal government has launched a new platform aimed at attracting international investment in climate projects to cut carbon emissions and boost the country’s green economy. The Brazilian Platform for […]

Public servants tip AI as the top tech to boost productivity

New exclusive Global Government Forum (GGF) research reveals that while public servants worldwide face a pressing productivity challenge, many government organisations are lagging on the adoption of technology, particularly AI, […]

Nudging still holds power for government policymakers

A recent Global Government Forum webinar explored the role nudging plays in helping governments achieve policy and delivery goals. By harnessing behavioural insights from disciplines such as psychology and the […]

Femicide: many countries around the world are making the killing of women a specific crime – here’s why it’s needed

By: Madhumita Pandey, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University An average of five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family, according to UN […]
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Brazil’s national AI strategy is unachievable, government study finds

The objectives set out in Brazil’s national artificial intelligence strategy are unachievable, according to a study by the government’s accountability office. The report by the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) […]
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Tip of the iceberg: public sector leaders on the shift to remote work and what more is to come

The People in Government Lab’s Sally Leach shares public servants’ perspectives on creating a hybrid working culture built on understanding staff and their needs – and one expert’s thoughts on […]

Social media platforms pledge to combat fake news ahead of Brazil election

Eight social media platforms have signed individual agreements with Brazil’s Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) pledging to fight the spread of disinformation ahead of the country’s presidential election in October. Twitter, […]
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Brazil’s public sector reform bill advances through congress

A bill that aims to shrink the state by cutting public sector pay and benefits has passed the committee stage in Brazil’s lower chamber of congress. The constitutional amendment – […]

Brazil launches national AI strategy

Brazil has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, which aims to balance ethical use of the technology while boosting research and innovation in the sector. Following a public consultation, […]