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Where to wiggle

When you're staring down a big messy problem, the question is always the same: Where do you start?

β€” Derek Alton, Connector of dots to improve government, passionate advocate of digital transformation and public sector innovation, Apolitical, UK

Delivering quality policy advice? Think D, E and F-words

How to build a repeatable, scalable policy process model. and how governments can support the development of high-quality policy advice.

β€” Sally Washington, Practice Fellow, Policy capability and public management, Australia New Zealand School of Government

Transparency Through Open Data: Key to Reforming Governance in Pakistan

Open data is one of the simplest, yet most powerful tools to build citizens' trust.

β€” Asif Farooqui, Director, Programs β€” Accountability Lab Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan

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And finally... πŸ­

Ever wondered what happens to the 55,000 tennis balls used at Wimbledon every year? Last week, organisers of the tournament shared that tennis balls are given a second life as cosy homes for harvest mice. In partnership with Wildlife Trusts, the All England Lawn Tennis Club modifies the balls with tiny entrances and places them in tall grass or on poles, offering shelter to this endangered species β€” a smashing example of sport serving nature.

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