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UNDP Chief Digital Officer Robert Opp stresses the importance of thinking of DPI as the digital equivalent of physical infrastructure such as roads and bridges. A session at ID4Africa 2024 brought together experts to explore the transformative potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in digitizing governments. Moderated by Dr. Joseph Atiku, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa, the discussion featured a multifaceted panel that delved into various aspects of DPI and its role in digital transformation. “Digital public infrastructure consists of digital components that facilitate public service delivery, business development, and data utilization,” Opp explains. He emphasized that digital identity is a…

First published in The Washington Examiner Government employees showing up to work shouldn't be headline news, but lately it has been. Ministry of Labor officials gathered At work They attended the rally earlier this year to protest “the right to work remotely,” and if that wasn't enough, the rally took place outside a federal building named for President John F. Kennedy, the president who inspired the nation with his call to public service: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” In President Joe Biden's antiquated world, Kennedy's call has been…

Mexico's federal archaeological agency has accused the conservative-ruled city of Guanajuato of mistreating the remains of the country's famous 19th century mummies.May 27, 2024, 7:09 PM ET• 3 min readMEXICO CITY — Mexico's federal archaeological agency on Monday accused the conservative-ruled city of Guanajuato of mistreating one of the country's famous 19th-century mummies.The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said an arm from one of the mummies had come off during recent renovations to the museum where the mummified bodies are on permanent display.One might assume that the complaint was about the dignified treatment of bodies that were buried…

Ottawa, Ontario, May 27, 2024 /CNW/ – Unifor commends MPs for today unanimously passing amended Bill C-58, also known as the anti-strikebreaking bill, and urges the Senate to approve the legislation so it can come into force as soon as possible.Unifor applauds MPs for unanimously passing Amendment Bill C-58, also known as the Anti-Strikebreaking Bill, today, but now urges the Senate to approve it so the Act can come into force as soon as possible. (CNW Group/Unifor)”This law is designed to protect the right to fair and free collective bargaining, including the right to strike,” the Unifor national chair said.…

The protests were reportedly organised to pressure the government to provide more funds and food, some of which never reached its intended recipients.Argentine President Javier Milley visits Cordoba, Argentina, on Saturday. Photo: ReutersMilley aims to eliminate the practice of using NGOs and political parties as intermediaries to provide state aid and put an end to the so-called “business of poverty”.On Monday, a judge granted a request by aid groups to provide a detailed breakdown of the withheld food and ordered the government to “immediately” proceed with distribution.The judge said huge numbers of Argentines “suffer from severe food insecurity” – about…

news Glenergy Renovables chairman David Lewis said the company was looking at Mexico, where it expected good news in the future. Ruiz made the comments during the Madrid-based group's first-quarter earnings conference call, highlighting near-shoring effects with the United States and high energy demand. “All [Mexico] “It's going to be an important market,” Lewis said, expressing his hopes for the country's next administration. “No matter who wins, both candidates have expressed a strong interest in faster development of renewable energy,” he told analysts and investors ahead of Mexico's presidential and general elections on June 2. read What a Xochitl Galvez…

Breadcrumb LinksLocal newsThis constitutionally guarantees MN-S jurisdiction over “core governance matters” such as education, language, and child and family services.”Issued on May 27, 2024 • 3 min read To save this article, register for free here, or sign in if you have an account.Metis Nation Saskatchewan President Glenn McCallum speaks during a press conference about the future of the MN-S and the path to self-governance, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. (Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix)Article ContentsThe Métis Nation Saskatchewan is negotiating a treaty with the Canadian government to solidify self-governance for the Métis people in Saskatchewan.This would provide constitutional guarantees…

May 27, 2024 – Global technology leader Lenovo today formally announced that it will join the Government of Canada's Voluntary Code of Conduct for Responsible Development and Governance of Advanced Generative AI Systems as part of its strong commitment to ethical AI development. Lenovo joins eight other new signatories to the commitment, which calls on companies to ensure accountability, safety, fairness and impartiality, transparency, human oversight and monitoring, relevance and robustness. “By joining the Canadian AI Voluntary Code, Lenovo continues its strong commitment to deploying trusted AI solutions and helping Canada build a responsible AI ecosystem,” said Doug Fisher, senior…

Minister's Trip Please note that travel schedules are subject to change without notice. This schedule is current as of May 27th. Minister MacDonald I will be attending the Canadian Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forest Ministers Meeting in Cranbrook, British Columbia from June 3rd to 5th. Meetings and appearances Please note that some event organizers may have restrictions on participation in the event. Please contact the organizer for more information. Minister Cleveland, Minister MacDonald, Minister MacKay, Minister Kuptan and Minister Wawzonek I will be attending a breakfast meeting with the Canadian Cancer Society on May 28th. Minister Cleveland and Minister Kuptan…

Germany's coalition government has not unconditionally backed Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment as European Commission President, with ruling party officials saying she would need to make concessions in exchange for German support. Von der Leyen's party group, the European People's Party (EPP), is expected to win the most votes in June's vote, which would require EU leaders to nominate her as European Commission president if they go ahead with S's proposal.Pit Candidate system. Asked by EuraActive about Germany's position on the main candidate system, government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said the coalition agreement between the three ruling parties applied. “As far…