News about open_data on 2022-09-11
Bengaluru may need new canals to handle heavy rains
The failure of the British Broadcasting Board (BBM) to adequately manage stormwater management in Bangalore has been a shock to the city’s IT corridor, writes the BBC's Geeta Pandey, who has spent more than two decades in the troubled system.
Source: deccanherald.com
Published on 2022-09-11
Biden administration launches website to provide real - time climate data , predict future scenarios
The US government has launched a new climate mapping website to help communities understand their exposure to environmental hazards, officials have told the Ministry of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (MoA). Climate maps are being developed.
Source: spokanepublicradio.org
Published on 2022-09-11
Carlsbad hires 1st chief innovation officer
A California city has appointed a new chief operating officer to help improve the city’s economy, according to local officials, as part of its efforts to improve services across the US and beyond, the BBC has learned. Why is it so important?
Source: sandiegouniontribune.com
Published on 2022-09-11
Dubai FDI wins UN recognition for best practices in tracking investments
Dubai has been awarded a global recognition for its contribution to foreign investors (FDI) in real-time, according to the International Institute of Economics and Investments (UNECAP) for the first time in the world, the UAE announces.
Source: gulfnews.com
Published on 2022-09-11
Emirates News Agency - Dubai FDI wins UN recognition for best practices in tracking investments
The United Nations has recognised Dubai as the world's first city-level FDI monitoring system. Here are some of the key facts about the initiative. Welcome to a new series of letters from African journalists and academics looking at the best practices.
Source: wam.ae
Published on 2022-09-11