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Improving FOIA should have been at the center of a 5th #OpenGov U.S. national action plan in 2022, but this White House chose to prioritize equity plans & commitments over restoring transparency & accountability in accord with the mandates of Congress & the petitions of civil society advocates. https://lnkd.in/eXC3PP76 The ongoing lack of oversight of FOIA in Congress is paired with an appalling lack of oversight of open government and US participation in the Open Government Partnership: https://lnkd.in/gz3CEuvy

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The National Academy of Public Administration announced today a new "Field Guide for Financing Public-Sector Integrated Data Systems and Evaluation" designed to be an all-in-one resource. The federal government spends more than $1.2 trillion annually on grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, whose leaders need to know what works and how to sustain high performance. Policy challenges and priorities require holistic approaches that draw on multiple agencies and programs. The Field Guide aims to address knowledge gaps and establish best practices for government leaders at all levels. Among other important elements, the Field Guide: - Walks through allowable ways to spend federal grant dollars on data and evaluation capacity. - Shows how to match funding strategies with goals for building, operating, and/or enhancing an integrated data system (IDS). - Provides rich examples and case studies of how leading states and localities are already doing this work and paying for it effectively. - Explains how to prepare for an audit of IDS. - Points the way to non-federal sources that can help fill gaps in IDS funding. Learn more at our site! https://lnkd.in/exDpcZN5 Terry Gerton Erika Cintron Jonathan Garcia Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) National Association of Counties The Council of State Governments ICMA - International City/County Management Association National Association of State Budget Officers National Association of State Chief Administrators

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Did you know SXSW Pitch added Security, GovTech & Space startups to their categories this year?   Technology in this category improves the ability of first responders & other public safety personnel to serve their communities. This category leverages technology from six major areas: 🔹 AI/ML 🔹 Autonomy  🔹 Cyber  🔹 Energy  🔹 Human systems 🔹 Space Apply for your opportunity to compete live in Austin, TX from March 8-9 during the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals. The deadline to apply is November 3rd.   🔗👉 https://lnkd.in/gQx5Wn4d.   SXSW Pitch Eligibility Criteria   · The company’s product and/or service must have been launched before January 1, 2022. · Each company may only enter one product or service into SXSW Pitch. A company that enters multiple products or services is not eligible to participate in SXSW Pitch. · Startups are encouraged to apply to multiple SXSW competitions — SXSW Pitch, SXSW Innovative Awards, and SXSW EDU Launch (if you are an education-related startup). · Founders of the company applying must retain some portion of ownership. · The Company must not have raised over ten (10) Million Dollars in funding from combined funding sources.  · Startups should be legally registered and compliant with all relevant regulations and laws in their respective jurisdictions. · The product or service must fall into one of the SXSW Pitch categories. #SXSW

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Michael W. MacKay, MBA announces the launch of Washington Office, a new DC-based strategy firm focused on championing frontier tech companies to advance U.S. security and prosperity. The firm aims to redefine government relations by focusing on emerging technologies and providing strategic support to startups and leading companies. • Innovation - Washington Office is launched to support startups and leading companies in harnessing emerging technologies for U.S. security and prosperity. • Security - The firm will co-host a micro-summit with NATO leaders to discuss the future of technology and its implications for national and international security. • Partnerships - Washington Office is in strategic partnership with Capital Factory, aiming to give 'Little Tech' a voice in the nation's capital. 💡You may want to consider exploring potential collaborations with Washington Office to leverage emerging technologies in defense innovation.

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How regulated are the industries in your state? How does your rank compare to other states in your region? Our State RegData project has produced "snapshots" of state regulations, ranking the most-to-least regulated states and outlining paths to reform. https://lnkd.in/exqgh3kw

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🌟 Exploring Innovative Funding Mechanisms to Catalyze U.S. Investment 🌟 Latest report by Erin Murphy, Deputy Director of the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at CSIS, dives into alternative funding mechanisms to accelerate U.S. national security and development priorities. 🔍 Key Insights: Leveraging tools from the Department of Defense and other agencies to fill funding gaps in critical technologies. Exploring private-public collaborations to scale investments in sectors like renewable energy, advanced computing, and microelectronics. Recommendations to enhance transparency and evaluate program performance effectively. This is a must-read for policymakers and investors aiming to drive impactful innovation. 📖 Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/4i4W9hd #Innovation #Funding #EmergingAsia #CSIS #NationalSecurity

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There are a few new things are in the air. Over the coming months you will see several initiatives from the FedPROPEL team. We are looking forward to pulling it all together, and sharing with the small business federal contracting community. #ecosystem #govcon #govcom #smallbusiness #bigimpact #federalcontracting #wesucceedtogether

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House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) has introduced legislation. The legislation requires the financial regulators, including the Federal Reserve, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, National Credit Union Administration, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, to carry out a study on how the companies they oversee categorize AI data and train AI models. The legislation will have to be introduced in the next Congress. Still, it does provide some insight into what House Financial Services Committee Democrats may be thinking regarding AI and financial services. https://lnkd.in/ebM8DShM

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MONETIZATION OF FEDERAL TRANSFERS TO EMPOWER FIRST NATIONS, TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES Monetization to First Nations infrastructure investment will accelerate development in communities and allow First Nations to secure dedicated financing through FNFA. Here is what monetization will do: • Increase FNFA’s borrowing capacity • Expand project flexibility • Build infrastructure at today's costs The FNFA Blueprint offers a clear path forward for the federal government to partner with us to accelerate infrastructure development and promote economic reconciliation and improved outcomes for First Nations. Watch the full FNFA Blueprint video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gVB8Ag5t #ReconciliACTion #FNFABlueprint #FinancingYourFuture #StrongerTogether #LetsBuildIt #FirstNations #Infrastructure #CloseTheGap #CTIG #IndigenousEconomy #EconomicReconciliation #monetization

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Congratulations to the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy team led by Ambassador Nathaniel Fick, Liesyl Franz, and especially Adam Segal for today's publication of the inaugural United States International Cyberspace & Digital Policy Strategy. I truly appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and inform on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's international cyber, digital, trusted telecommunication, and emerging technology priorities and the call out for enhanced collaboration with the private sector. Four Action Areas Outline in the Strategy include: (1) Promote, Build, and Maintain an Open, Inclusive, Secure, and Resilient Digital Ecosystem (2) Align Rights-Respecting Approaches to Digital and Data Governance with International Partners (3) Advance Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace and Counter Threats to Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure by Building Coalitions and Engaging Partners (4) Strengthen and Build International Partner Digital Policy and Cyber Capacity https://lnkd.in/eCivPSpm

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Enhance financial management in defense with your software! 👉 https://buff.ly/3Vdm3Ge The DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office is on the hunt for cutting-edge financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software solutions aimed at boosting the DoD's ability to effectively manage AI and ML application testing. Here’s what we need: ✅ Comprehensive Financial Management: Software that offers a detailed view of finances, enables granular budget planning, and allows tracking of budgets against actual expenditures. ✅ Dynamic Scenario Planning: Tools that facilitate "what-if" analyses to help manage complex funding environments and support strategic decision-making. ✅ Integration Capabilities: Solutions must seamlessly interface with existing DoD financial systems to import data and enhance accuracy. ✅ Customizable Dashboards: The ability to create tailored data visualizations that cater to the specific needs of the DoD's program managers. This RFI seeks to address the gap in currently available financial tools that can operate effectively at both the program and portfolio management levels, ensuring robust financial oversight. Empower DoD decision-makers with the tools they need to lead in AI deployment. For details on how to submit your proposal and participate, head to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace at tradewindai.com. #DefenseInnovation #FinancialTools #DoD #AIReady #Tradewinds | Keith W. Gibson, CFCM, SCPM | Bonnie Evangelista | Anne Laurent | DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office | Sana U. Hoda | BENJAMIN MCMARTIN | Quentin McCoy | Tattiana Peters | Lori-Ann Rissler | Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Ph.D. | Gage Asper | Stephanie Wilson | Ryan Connell | Savon Thomas | ARI (Applied Research Institute) 

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Very excited to join this conversation. Of all the imagined AI risks, Cybersecurity challenges are a garuntee and must be taken seriously. Looking forward to digging in!

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Excited to dig in next week! There have been a string of recent developments at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. On a basic level: in the rush to integrate AI, as is to be expected, security in many ways has fallen by the wayside. This week a critical vulnerability was discovered in the Nvidia Container Toolkit, used widely across AI platforms, that could put (in one estimate) up to 35% of AI cloud environments at risk of remote access from bad actors. On a less basic level: las week HP reported AI generated malware is now being observed 'in the wild.' A concerning development that could bootstrap under resourced and low skill would-be hackers. Excited to discuss these developments and the many essential positive use cases of AI in cyber defense and industry!

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If you are a small business owner who is interested in working with the United States Department of Defense, then I recommend reading "Guide to Marketing to DoD," which was produced by the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs.

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SECO was pleased to join the recent Wilton Park conference on "Evidence-led and impact-driven development." Key takeaways include: ☝ The importance of networks for addressing shared challenges in evidence-led programming. ☝ The need for a compelling narrative to showcase the impact of evidence-based approaches. ☝Advancing quality standards for diverse evidence methodologies. We thank Wilton Park and its partners for fostering these important discussions. SECO remains committed to advancing evidence-based programming. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, DEval - German Institute for Development Evaluation, Coopération Globale, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)

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The DoD and SBA's new SBICCT initiative is set to pour over $2.8 billion into innovative startups and SMBs developing technologies vital to national security. The initiative has already licensed 13 investment funds, each eligible to receive up to $175 million in government-backed loans. These loans are structured to ease financial pressure by deferring payments until the funds start generating returns, making it a sustainable option for investors. The funds will focus on investing in 14 critical technology areas, including microelectronics, space technology, advanced computing, and trusted AI. This is not a new approach; the SBIC program has a legacy dating back to the 1950s, supporting the growth of major companies like Apple and Intel. This initiative is a strategic effort by the DoD and SBA to bridge the "valley of death" where many companies struggle to move from development to field deployment, ensuring that innovative technologies reach the market. 💡 This is a game-changer for SMBs looking to break into GovCon. Access to funding has always been a significant barrier, but with this initiative, more small businesses will have the opportunity to innovate and grow within critical sectors of national security. It’s a huge step forward in leveling the playing field and empowering SMBs to become key players in the tech ecosystem. #GovCon #SmallBusiness #Innovation #SBICCT #TechDevelopment #GovernmentContracting https://lnkd.in/ee-syUuK

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