Latest Govt Podcast Episodes
Transforming Bellville: Social Development and Community Collaboration
Future Cities Africa podcast - May 31, 2024 09:36 - 24 minutesDive into the critical topic of social development in Bellville, explore the unique challenges facing this community and how initiatives like the MES Programme and VRCID are tackling issues like homelessness and poverty. Presented by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership
Oversight of Government spending using Generative AI
Public Sector Future - May 30, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFabio Correa Xavier is the CIO of the Court of Accounts in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and he has led his team to be early and enthusiastic adopters of Gen AI. The Court of Accounts oversees government spending of over $100bn, for the State which has a population of 44 million. It is criti...
Transforming Namakwa: The Rise of Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Development
Future Cities Africa podcast - May 07, 2024 10:38 - 28 minutesDive into an illuminating report on the promising development of green hydrogen industries within Namakwa District Municipality. Explore how this emerging sector could transform the local economy and landscape, addressing both the significant potential benefits and the complex challenges face...
How I recorded my audiobook with Studio Aguze
Deep Pockets - April 23, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWith this closing session of Season 3 - the book club - I'm talking to Chris Elliott from Studio Aguze. We had some fun moments recording my audiobook, and want to celebrate nonfiction authors by offering insight into the audiobook recording process. I hope you've enjoyed Seas 3, and talk to you...
Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 4
Future Cities Africa podcast - April 19, 2024 08:05 - 31 minutesIt is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how Msunduzi Municipality is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broad look at the Transformatio...
Innovative Culture and AI—Digital Transformation in the City of Kelowna
Public Sector Future - April 18, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs the former CIO for the City of Kelowna in Canada, Jazz Pabla led a small team charged with delivering digital services and meeting the developing needs of a growing city. He talks with host Olivia Neal to explore how the team used Generative AI to test new approaches to service delivery, to...
Unpacking the 2024 Governance Performance Index: Challenges and Triumphs in RSA Municipalities
Future Cities Africa podcast - April 17, 2024 13:55 - 30 minutesIn this Future Cities Africa episode we explore the findings from Good Governance Africa's 2024 Governance Performance Index, examining local governance across South Africa’s 257 municipalities. We discuss the effects of political instability on service delivery and leadership, the disparities...
Accessibility Fundamentals—Collaborating for Impact
Public Sector Future - March 07, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRich Corbridge is the Chief Digital and Information Officer for the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the UK’s biggest public service department with 100,000 employees, serving 20 million customers. Rich joins host Olivia Neal to discuss how DWP has been embedding approaches to acce...
A Connected and Citizen-Centered City—Lessons from Brussels
Public Sector Future - February 29, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin host Olivia Neal as she meets Mary Odile Longard, the CEO of i-CITY. Marie Odile shares the approach that she and her team have taken to enable the digital transformation of the City of Brussels. She introduces BRUCE, the new omni-channel platform used by the city, explains the impact of ...
On the Shoulders of Giants: 10 Quantum Pioneers of the Past
Deep Pockets - February 13, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBrian Lenahan of the Quantum Strategy Institute talks about his two passions; the writing process and quantum. The latest book 'On the Shoulders of Giants: 10 Quantum Pioneers of the Past' talks about the people in distant and recent past who inspire the scientists, entrepreneurs and enthusiast...
Transforming Public Sector Services using Generative AI—Global Case Studies
Public Sector Future - February 08, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRobyn Scott, the CEO and Co-founder of Apolitical joins host Olivia Neal as they discuss the findings of a new report on generative AI in the public sector. Using examples from Japan, Canada and Portugal, they explore the potential for generative AI to transform government operations. Robyn sh...
The Death of Death - Scientific Possibility of Physical Immortality
Deep Pockets - February 02, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWithin the next ten years, the anti-aging industry will be world's biggest industry. It will no longer be just about "looking younger" or "feeling younger". It will be, through science, about "solving the problem of the aging of the human body". This is the promise of the book The Death of Death...
Spectrum Wars - The Rise of 5G and Beyond
Deep Pockets - January 31, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt may be a surprise that radio spectrum is a limited resource, becoming more and more limited as new uses and users are being added. Today’s guest Jennifer A. Manner knows everything about this subject as she literally wrote the book, many books in fact, about the standardization, allocation, ...
Open: The Progressive Case for Free Trade, Immigration, and Global Capital.
Deep Pockets - January 23, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsKimberly Clausing's book defends the global economic integration, and suggests ways for Americans to first of all, ride along and not become crushed by international realities, but also to create national policies within the U.S. to equip workers for the modern economy, better tax policies, and ...
Wealthcare, Web3 and your Personal Health Data Economics
Deep Pockets - January 16, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWealthcare - Demystifying Web3 and the Rise of Personal Data Economies by Dr. Brigitte Piniewski introduces the imperative for individually specific health intelligence. As Web3 and AI advance new technical instruments, diverse stakeholders are desperate for a clear understanding of the path to ...
Beginner's Handbook for Doing Business with Government
Deep Pockets - January 10, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFor many private companies creating products in nascent technologies, government agencies are the first paying customers. How would a small business go about discovering and creating these contracts. Dan Roche’s book “The Total Beginner's Handbook for Doing Business with the Government - A Plain...
Introduction to Season 3
Deep Pockets - January 10, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome back to Deep Pockets, the show that brings you insight and knowledge on the birth and dissemination of deep technologies, the role of different stakeholders, and what it takes to make a successful innovation-based economic plan.
Exploring the Waste Opportunity in the Western Cape and Bellville
Future Cities Africa podcast - December 11, 2023 13:04 - 40 minutesEffective waste management is crucial for preserving the environment and public health by minimizing pollution, preventing the spread of diseases, and conserving natural resources. It contributes to sustainable practices, reducing the overall ecological footprint and promoting a healthier, more ...
Digital Transformation in Defense—A Conversation with General Bob Brown
Public Sector Future - November 20, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, guest host AT Ball interviews General Bob Brown, President of Association of the United States Army (AUSA), exploring the evolving role of digital tech in defense. The conversation emphasizes the impact of technologies like AI, cloud solutions, and collaboration across sectors. ...
Leveling the cybersecurity playing field with AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud
Public Sector Future - November 09, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJonathan Cassar, the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Information Security at the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA), provides insights into global cybersecurity trends and their implications for the public sector. He discusses strategies to bolster cybersecurity in government and cr...
Modernizing National Approaches to Cybersecurity
Public Sector Future - October 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSami Khoury is the Head of the Canadian Government’s Centre for Cyber Security. As Canada’s technical authority on cyber security, the team use their expertise to keep safe the information and systems that Canadians rely on, to protect and defend the country’s cyber assets and to lead Canada’s f...
Key Considerations For Financiers Partnering With Municipalities On Wastewater Treatment Works Energy Projects
Future Cities Africa podcast - October 13, 2023 10:43 - 24 minutesRaldo Kruger, Technical Specialist for Green Finance and the Water Sector at GreenCape explains key financial investment opportunities, expected returns on investment, successful financing, due diligence measures, state-level incentives and the current state of municipal readiness to implement e...
Technologies For Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Projects In Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works
Future Cities Africa podcast - October 13, 2023 10:31 - 22 minutesJane Reddick, Programme Manager for Water & Agriculture at GreenCape explains the energy-intensive processes, proven technologies, considerations for successful implementation and the business case for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works. Ove...
Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Due Diligence In Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works
Future Cities Africa podcast - October 12, 2023 14:07 - 22 minutesAshton Mpofu, Expert Analyst for Water at GreenCape explains current municipal regulations, successful municipal projects, primary challenges, assessing economic feasibility, financing opportunities, and more relating to Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy applications in Municipal Wastewater...
Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Cape Agulhas Municipality
Future Cities Africa podcast - October 12, 2023 13:25 - 23 minutesExecutive Mayor Paul Swart of Cape Agulhas Municipality shares the key elements to their success. From innovative technological advancements and digitisation strategies to fostering private sector collaboration, we explore how the municipality is actively working towards a growing and sustainabl...
Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven Landscape
Public Sector Future - October 12, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCybersecurity stands at the forefront of global concerns in a dynamic realm where technology constantly evolves. Recent advancements in generative AI have opened new avenues for both progress and peril. Guest host Alvaro Vitta and Tom Burt, Microsoft CVP of Customer Security and Trust at Microso...
Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Mossel Bay Municipality
Future Cities Africa podcast - September 28, 2023 06:11 - 19 minutesPresented in collaboration with Business Engineering. The Mossel Bay Local Municipality in South Africa has a great track record for its service to the community. It has in the past been named South Africa's most financially sustainable municipality. It has also been reported that Mossel Bay ...
India's Journey to Digital Transformation—A Conversation with Dr. Pramod Varma
Public Sector Future - September 21, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIndia's digital transformation journey has relied on the power of strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovative solutions. Microsoft Digital ID lead Colleen Elliott and Dr. Pramod Varma, an expert in the field of digital public infrastructure and former Chief Architect of India’s Aadhar di...
Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 3
Future Cities Africa podcast - September 14, 2023 10:39 - 41 minutesIt is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how the City of Ekurhuleni is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broader look at the Transform...
Championing Identity for All—Empowerment and Progress in Africa
Public Sector Future - September 07, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin guest host Colleen Elliott as she engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa. Together, they delve into the impactful work of ID4Africa, a pioneering movement dedicated to propelling digital identity adoption across the African continent. Ex...
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