Author: Heather Dailey

Sustainable Development Goal 16: Focus on Public Institutions – World Public Sector Report 2019

Sustainable Development Goal 16: Focus on Public Institutions – World Public Sector Report 2019 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs July 2019 Reference: https://www.un-ilibrary.org/democracy-and-governance/world-public-sector-report-2019_9f6b5dc4-en Institutions are paramount to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The strengthening of national institutions to deliver the SDGs […]

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U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors United States International Trade Commission April 2019 Reference: https://www.usitc.gov/announcements/041819/us_mexico_canada_trade_agreement_likely_impact_us.htm This report, prepared by the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC), assesses the likely impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA or the agreement) on the U.S. economy as a whole and […]

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Digital Economy Report 2019

Digital Economy Report 2019 United Nations Implications for developing countries. 2019 Reference: https://www.un-ilibrary.org/democracy-and-governance/digital-economy-report-2019_c7dc937a-en This report takes stock of recent trends in the global digital landscape and discusses the development and policy implications of data and digital platforms. A key feature of the evolving digital economy is the increasing role of digital data as an economic […]

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National Innovation Policies: What Countries Do Best and How They Can Improve

National Innovation Policies: What Countries Do Best and How They Can Improve Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance June 2019 Reference: https://itif.org/publications/2019/06/13/national-innovation-policies-what-countries-do-best-and-how-they-can-improve The Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA) is a global network of independent think tanks that are ardent supporters of greater global trade liberalization and integration, deplore trade-distorting “innovation mercantilist” practices, but […]

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Global Innovation Index 2019

Global Innovation Index 2019 Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Insead World Intellectual Property Organization Edited by Soumitra Dutta, Bruno Lanvin, and Sacha Wunsch-Vincent 2019 Reference: https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/details.jsp?id=4434 The Global Innovation Index 2019 provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 129 countries and economies around the world. Its 80 indicators explore a broad vision of […]

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The Age of Digital Interdependence

The Age of Digital Interdependence Digital Cooperation UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel Report of the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation Reference: https://www.un.org/en/pdfs/DigitalCooperation-report-for{802238075386540f56ff51177b29e561e146d6ad749d3ad56f8d94eb00021cb8}20web.pdf Growing opportunities created by the application of digital technologies are paralleled by stark abuses and unintended consequences. As technological change has accelerated, the mechanisms for cooperation and governance of this landscape have […]

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Defense Innovation Report: Applying MIT’s Innovation Ecosystem & Stakeholder Approach to Innovation in Defense on a Country-by-Country Basis

Defense Innovation Report: Applying MIT’s Innovation Ecosystem & Stakeholder Approach to Innovation in Defense on a Country-by-Country Basis Dr. Phil Budden, MIT Sloan School of Management Prof. Fiona Murray, MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT Innovation Initiative May 2019 Reference: https://innovation.mit.edu/assets/Defense-Innovation-Report.pdf Government actors in the innovation space play a range of roles: these are in […]

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Aid for Trade: Development Cooperation Fact Sheet April 2019

Aid for Trade: Development Cooperation Fact Sheet April 2019 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade    

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Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation

Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation Innovation and Science Australia 2017 Reference: https://www.industry.gov.au/data-and-publications/australia-2030-prosperity-through-innovation    

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Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework

Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Dawson D and Schleiger E*, Horton J, McLaughlin J, Robinson C∞, Quezada G, Scowcroft J, and Hajkowicz S† (2019) Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework. Data61 CSIRO, Australia. Reference: https://consult.industry.gov.au/strategic-policy/artificial-intelligence-ethics-framework/ This report identifies key principles and measures that can be used to achieve the best […]

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The Intelligence Revolution: Future-Proofing Canada’s Workforce

The Intelligence Revolution: Future-Proofing Canada’s Workforce Deloitte Human Resources Professionals Association Reference: https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/human-capital/articles/intelligence-revolution.html    

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2019-2020 Cyber Security Strategy – Reducing Risk, Promoting Resilience

2019-2020 Cyber Security Strategy – Reducing Risk, Promoting Resilience Bank of Canada 2019 Reference: https://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cyber-security-strategy-2019-2021.pdf The Bank of Canada is committed to fostering a stable and efficient financial system. Given the worldwide increase in the frequency and severity of cyber attacks, cyber security will be a priority for the Bank for many years to come. […]

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2019 Update: Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process

2019 Update: Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process Communications Security Establishment Government of Canada 2019 Reference: https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/2019-update-cyber-threats-canadas-democratic-process This document provides an update to the 2017 report released by CSE. Its purpose is to let Canadians know about the cyber threats to our democratic process in 2019. This report considers cyber threat activity that affects the […]

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The Changing Faces of Cyber Security – Closing the Cyber Risk Gap

The Changing Faces of Cyber Security – Closing the Cyber Risk Gap Deloitte In this report, we introduce a new way of thinking about cybersecurity talent: using a human-centric framework to examine Canada’s cybersecurity talent challenge, how it is changing, and what key levers businesses, educational institutions, and governments can pull to move past the […]

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Global Report: Justice Policy Series – Access to Justice

Global Report: Justice Policy Series – Access to Justice Open Government Partnership 2019 Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/documents/justice-policy-series-part-i-access-to-justice/ This paper is the first of three in a series on justice released as a part of the Open Government Partnership Global Report. In the coming months, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) will issue papers on Open Justice and Justice […]

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Global Report – Education

Global Report – Education Open Government Partnership Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/policy-area/education/ OGP countries have shown widespread interest in education. Based on analysis of third-party data and OGP commitments, there are many strong commitments that may serve as useful models for other countries. However, despite these successes, there are also significant gaps which must continue to be addressed. […]

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Global Report – Health

Global Report – Health Open Government Partnership 2019 Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/policy-area/health-nutrition/ OGP members have taken an extremely varied approach to dealing with health, from citizen monitoring of local expenditures to bringing members of the public into major regulatory and policy decisions. Major areas for future initiatives may include improving universal health coverage and primary care, reproductive […]

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Global Report – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Global Report – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Open Government Partnership Improving open government yields significant dividends to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Healthy, engaged communities strengthen infrastructure, create stability, and drive growth that creates more inclusive and sustainable outcomes. To these important ends, OGP members have made progress in these areas.  

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Global Report – Beneficial Ownership

Global Report – Beneficial Ownership Open Government Partnership Beneficial ownership transparency has emerged as an essential means for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. In response, governments as diverse as Denmark, Kenya, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom have committed to publish beneficial ownership information. In most countries, a company can be […]

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Global Report – Open Contracting

Global Report – Open Contracting Open Government Partnership Procurement is an essential component of government spending. Worldwide, governments spend about US$9.5 trillion–or 15{802238075386540f56ff51177b29e561e146d6ad749d3ad56f8d94eb00021cb8} of global GDP–on contracts with companies to procure goods and services. Procurement constitutes about 30{802238075386540f56ff51177b29e561e146d6ad749d3ad56f8d94eb00021cb8} of government expenditure in high-income countries. In low- and middle-income countries, it makes up an average of […]

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Global Report – Defending Activists and Journalists

Global Report – Defending Activists and Journalists Open Government Partnership 2019 Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/policy-area/defending-journalists-and-activists-expression/ Without activists and journalists, open government is severely weakened. They serve as critical intermediaries, connecting public institutions and decision-makers with everyday citizens. They inform and raise awareness of issues–as well as demand accountability when it is needed. Protecting this essential watchdog role […]

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Global Report – Freedom of Assembly

Global Report – Freedom of Assembly Open Government Partnership Peaceful assembly is a bedrock of democratic institutions. It allows people to bring attention to issues, demand change, and get answers from public officials. Without freedom of assembly, there are fewer channels between elections for people to use information and opportunities for participation in open government. […]

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Global Report – Freedom of Association

Global Report – Freedom of Association Open Government Partnership Freedom of association is one of the rights-based pillars–along with freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, right to participate in the conduct of public affairs, freedom of movement, and access to information–that underpin civic space. Countries that guarantee freedom of association and other indicators of […]

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Open Government Partnership Global Report Volume 2

Open Government Partnership Global Report Volume 2 Open Government Partnership 2019 Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/campaigns/global-report/ The Open Government Partnership was founded on two key principles: a race to the top to create policy solutions that work, and a spirit of collaboration that enables members to learn from each other’s progress. A domestically owned dialogue of government and […]

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