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John Kamesky

John M. Kamensky

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John M. Kamensky is a senior fellow with the IBM Center for the Business of Government. He also is an associate partner with IBM Global Business Services and a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

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State and Local Politics and Policy
Why It’s Time to Get Serious About Intergovernmental Data Sharing
The continuing problems with COVID-19 data illustrate why we need to do a better job. Initiatives by some states and local governments are showing how to make that happen and derive greater value.
December 16, 2020
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STATE CONTRACTS
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How Data Can Drive Performance for Social Services
A Colorado agency is using the approach in an unusual way: to orchestrate the efforts of service-delivery partners.
March 12, 2019
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Why Big Data Is a Big Deal for Cities
As a new study shows, cities are moving rapidly to harness it and put it to work to make better decisions.
January 18, 2017
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Improving Public Services: The Secrets of Award-Winning Cities
Technology is important, but it doesn't work without the right governance structures and partnerships.
April 04, 2015
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Unleashing Evidence-Based Management in Government
By training 100 mid-level staffers as 'Data Fellows,' New Jersey's child-welfare agency has found a formula for improving outcomes.
March 21, 2015
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Weaving Innovation into the Fabric of Bureaucracy
Dedicated innovation offices are popping up at every level of government. A new report looks at where they are and what they're doing.
October 27, 2014
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When Citizens Decide How Public Money Is Spent
A few American communities are experimenting with participatory budgeting at the neighborhood level. Their experiences can help guide others interested in giving the idea a try.
September 12, 2014
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Government in the Cloud: Minimizing the Risks
A new report provides a checklist of a dozen issues that need to be addressed when governments contract for cloud computing services.
December 29, 2013
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Beyond the Suggestion Box: Government's Crowdsourcing Revolution
This social media tool is being embraced by governments far and wide. A new report offers guidance on what it can do and how to make it work.
December 01, 2013
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Fighting Crime in a New Era of Predictive Policing
Data-analysis techniques first developed by retailers to predict their customers' behavior are being adopted by police forces across the country, and they're seeing encouraging results.
November 03, 2013
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