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Reinvesting in America, December 2023
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Helping governments renew the sources of economic strength and deliver for their people.
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Rewriting the script: LA’s opportunity for inclusive economic growth
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LA County is a global cultural capital with the largest economy in the United States. Yet bold action may be needed to drive inclusive growth in the next decade.
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Unlocking the potential of generative AI: Three key questions for government agencies
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Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.
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US government productivity: The roles government plays
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Improving US government productivity is challenging. Measuring operational efficiency based on the role an organization plays can help identify specific improvement opportunities.
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Inclusive infrastructure investment: How to empower communities
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With more than $2 trillion in federal funding entering the US economy, three steps can help governments meet the needs of communities previously excluded from federal funding implementation decisions.
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US government productivity: A more than $2,000 per resident opportunity
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Government remains one of the biggest productivity improvement opportunities. Organizations must be given both the ability and motivation to improve.
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Colorado’s path to net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050
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To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, decarbonization efforts across the state will have to accelerate dramatically. The private sector will play a critical role.
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Transforming public sector hiring with data-enabled talent ‘win rooms’
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These talent hubs can expedite and streamline government hiring processes—and they can also close critical labor gaps.
Interview - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
Building Bridges: Closing equity gaps across DC’s Anacostia River
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The president of Building Bridges Across the River talks about the equity challenges his organization works to address in the nation’s capital and the importance of giving community voices a platform.