In the year ahead, governments will operationalize artificial intelligence, automate cybersecurity, redesign digital ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Across the country, budget shortfalls, infrastructure backlogs and political polarization are testing the limits of what cities can do — and how effectively they can do it. At the same time, broader ...

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 ...

ANC's new strategy on local government has recevied supprt from experts and other stakeholders, with the South African Local Government Authority (SALGA) calling for the total overhaul of the funding ...

The Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a new salary proposal to address mounting pressures on commune-level officials under ...

Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Foundation Models framework during WWDC 2025, which allows developers to use the company’s local AI models to power features in their applications. The company ...

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

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 ...