As governments move beyond AI pilots, the real challenge is execution at scale. Responsible governance, integrated platforms and streamlined procurement are helping agencies turn artificial ...

A sweeping reform of New Zealand’s local government sector promises efficiency, but raises questions about accountability, ...

Advanced systems are reshaping professional judgment, forcing local governments to rethink accountability, performance management and labor relations.

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Over the past year, Uzbekistan has taken critical steps to redefine its local governance system. Last year’s constitutional revision marked a fundamental shift toward decentralization. The ...

In the latest episode of FreepCast, Free Press Photo Editor Casey Ek and reporter Ethan Becker take the reins. Ek checks in with Becker, who has been at the newspaper for about a month. Becker talks ...

Members of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance have narrowed down their vision for reshaping Indianapolis Public Schools, settling on models that will diminish IPS's elected board's power while ...

In the quest for modern governance solutions, China continues to explore innovative methods to ensure local accountability without adopting Western-style democratic elections. This trend has been ...

AI for Local Language drives inclusion through vernacular AI, enabling Indians to access digital services, information and ...