Next, *Head: Product Services*
We've been heavily influenced by people like @richardjpope, @pahlkadot, the #GDS, etc. - not having #ProductManagers is why a lot of #govtech doesn't work. We're fixing that by hiring the right people.
We understand good product management to be about making sure that we're building what is needed. This is hard with #data, where there is so much hype and misunderstanding! Come help us do better
Apply at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
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Aus einfacher Keyword-Suche wird vollständige Politik-Transparenz!
KRAken soll kommunale Entscheidungen von der ersten Erwähnung bis zur finalen Beschlussfassung verfolgen - inklusive direkter Protokoll-Links!
Investigative Recherche wird (hoffentlich) effizienter! 
hier ist der Plan! https://codeberg.org/machdenstaat/stadt-bonn-oparl/src/branch/main/docs/topic-tracking-feature-description-de.md
#CivicTech #OpenData #Kommunalpolitik #Transparenz #Bonn #OParl #PoliticalTracking #GovTech @okfde @machdenstaat
United Nations has over 80,000 retirees and beneficiaries across 190+ countries.
A Long-standing Challenge:
NEW JBBA RESEARCH ALERT:
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) Blockchain-based Digital Identity Solution for Proof-of-Life
Highlights:
Automates and secures the “proof-of-life” process Addresses real-world deployment challenges Replaces legacy, manual systems with a streamlined, auditable, and ISO-certified platform Boosts trust, accountability, and operational efficiency across global jurisdictions
Authored by Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio!and Mirko Montuori of UNJSPF, USA 
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Read the Full Article – Open Access in The JBBA: Indexed in DOAJ and Web of Science | Reaching >2.7 Million readers/month:
This paper was first presented at the BBA's Annual International Scientific Conference in London on 4 April 2025, and received Best Abstract Award:
This paper will be featured in the upcoming *16th* issue of The JBBA (Oct - Nov 2025).
JBBA Editor in Chief: Submit your articles to The JBBA:How do public institutions manage complex projects while staying in control of their data?
With #OpenProject. All in one system.
See how public sector teams across Europe — including the City of Chemnitz, FITKO, and the Brandenburg State Parliament — use OpenProject to collaborate, document outcomes, and work transparently.
Read the article: https://www.openproject.org/blog/public-sector-project-management-case-studies/
Quanto o Brasil gasta com Big Techs e fornecedores de tecnologia estrangeira? Mapeamento inédito da USP com a UnB revela que só com o valor gasto nos últimos meses, seria possível bancar toda a estrutura, corpo docente, e gastos totais da UnB por quatro anos e meio. Ou ainda pagar durante um ano inteiro, bolsas CAPES/CNPq para todos os pós-graduandos do país, bolsistas ou não.
Em Contratos, Códigos e Controle: A influência das Big Techs no Estado Brasileiro, apontamos como algoritmos, contratos e infraestruturas digitais estão moldando o presente e o futuro das políticas públicas no Brasil. Este novo estudo mergulha nas relações entre grandes empresas de tecnologia e o Estado brasileiro, revelando como a soberania digital e o interesse público estão sendo negociados (ou colocados em risco) por trás de códigos e acordos tecnológicos.
Acesse o relatório pelo link: https://bit.ly/contratos-big-techs
AI can draft, but it shouldn’t decide. 
One misstep in a message can cost leaders trust. Use GenAI to support your strategy—don’t outsource your voice. Verify data. Stay human. #Leadership #AIethics #DigitalTrust #PublicSector #GovTech https://hbr.org/2025/05/why-ceos-should-think-twice-before-using-ai-to-write-messages
I want a better list of #Irish government domains. Is there a repository of domains that they use for popular government sites?
This is a question for the next #WebAlmanac #Europe #Accessibility #Ireland
U.S. House bans WhatsApp on staff devices, labeling it a “high-risk” app over data security concerns. 
Use remains allowed on personal phones, but not in secure areas 
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WhatsApp disputes the move, citing end-to-end encryption.
How secure do you think WhatsApp really is? 
Why the US House of Representatives Has Banned Whatsapp
#WhatsApp #Cybersecurity #USPolitics #DataPrivacy #Meta #NationalSecurity #TechRegulation #Congress #WhatsAppBan #GovTech
https://winbuzzer.com/2025/06/24/why-the-us-house-of-representatives-has-banned-whatsapp-xcxwbn/
How OpenAI's $200M New DoD Deal Shatters its "Partnership" with Microsoft
#AI #OpenAI #Microsoft #Tech #Partnership #DoD #GovTech #AIEthics #BigTech #CloudComputing #NationalSecurity
OpenAI lands $200M deal with the U.S. Defense Department!
The one-year pilot program will explore how AI can streamline admin tasks and boost cybersecurity. This marks OpenAI’s first project under its new “OpenAI for Government” arm, expanding its footprint in national security and public sector innovation.
Now trump's own hackers like elon and his schoolboys can hack the heck in US gvmt computers.
Trump Signs Executive Order that Ends Punitive Measures Against Domestic Hackers
#Cybersecurity #USPolitics #Trump #CISA #NationalSecurity #DOGE #ExecutiveOrder #InfoSec #WhiteHouse #CyberPolicy #GovTech
AI.GOV: Trump's Secret Plan to Accelerate Federal Use of AI
#AI #GovTech #Trump #USPolitics #OpenAI #Google #BigTech #GSA #ai_gov #NationalSecurity #AIEthics
https://winbuzzer.com/2025/06/11/ai-gov-trumps-secret-plan-to-accelerate-federal-ai-xcxwbn/
How Munich is building better digital public services with Zammad
Digital forms alone do not create a positive digital experience for citizens. What’s often missing is clear and consistent communication.
The City of Munich is tackling this challenge head-on. With Zammad, every request becomes part of a smarter, more connected process. Read the full article: https://zammad.com/en/blog/public-services-with-zammad
Who here is going to the #UNOpenSourceWeek in #NYC next week?
This is a great opportunity to gather in to talk about #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource & #DigitalPublicGoods
I hope to meet other open #GovTech advocates at the #UnitedNations. We can accomplish so much more with active collaboration.
Poorly governed AI could disproportionately harm those who need help the most. As the UK accelerates its investment in AI, the call to action is clear: protect the most vulnerable by transforming AI ethics from an afterthought to a foundational priority. #AI #GovTech #govdigital #AIethics
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:agxhun7wf2fm3fdfj6zrm33y/post/3lr5xddb2xc2c
When AI fails the vulnerable: ...
An internal IRS report says that 94% of Direct File users rated their experience as "excellent" or "above average".
(And as the article mentions, even though it's been shut down, it is open-source! https://github.com/IRS-Public/direct-file)
Post-lockdown, people are still emotionally fried, even if they wouldn’t say so in user testing. That affects how they interact with your service. That is a content problem. Trauma-informed content design still matters, maybe more than ever.
#ux #contentstrategy #mentalhealth #postcovid #govtech
How the lasting impact of lock...
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