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OAG 046 - April 2025

Backed by the UN, governments are breaking down antimicrobial resistance

Jacqueline Alvarez, Chief of the Chemicals and Health Branch at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), explores the importance of holistic, One Health efforts to mitigate the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): What every cat owner needs to know

Vet Dane Walker of DNA Vetcare provides an overview of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and how owners can support their pet.

Leveraging AI in the UK public sector

Simon Dobbs, Director of Technology at Bytes Software Services, explains how to leverage artificial intelligence in the UK public sector effectively.

Philosophy: The art of asking the right questions

Laurent Bibard, Professor at ESSEC Business School, states that philosophy is a skill that helps solve problems and comments on knowing how to rediscover our skills and asking the right questions about our future priorities.

Intelligent document processing: Transforming public sector efficiency

Given the challenges public sector organisations face with excessive paperwork, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) offers a solution to enhance efficiency by automating document capture, extraction, classification, and decision-making.

Global agriculture, marine, and coastal areas focus

Open Access Government addresses salient global environmental challenges, in particular, on the topics of international agriculture, marine and coastal protection.

‘We regularly fail to meet the mental health needs of Deaf people’

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Alex Hamilton emphasises the need for significant changes to better support mental health needs of Deaf people.

Damp, condensation, and mould: What is a healthy building?

Why are dampness, condensation, and mould still issues, and how do I know if the building I live, work, or learn in is healthy? Cornerstone Management Limited responds here.

Digital economy in the UK: From industrial revolution to digital revolution

With a particular focus on London and Manchester, Bruce Owen, President of Equinix, explores the importance of technology in modern life, highlighting opportunities for growing the digital economy in the UK.

A path out of the finance curse? Lessons for the developing economies

Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova, Head of Macroeconomic and Development Policies Branch at UNCTAD, examines the financial challenges facing developing economies today.

How innovative new practices are helping transform scholarly publishing

Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director of COAR, explores how innovative new practices are helping transform scholarly publishing.

Advancing lower limb care: L&R medical UK’s pathway to sustainable care

Adam Mence from L&R Medical UK explains how the company is empowering patients to manage their conditions while supporting NHS goals for improving care outcomes and efficiency. Overall, investing in self-care and innovative technologies is shown to be both clinically effective and cost-efficient.

Overcoming legacy tech challenges to unlock public sector productivity

Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solutions, and John Clarke, Head of Healthcare Solutions at Netcall, discuss legacy tech issues in the public sector and the practical steps organisations can take to improve digital services.

How sustainably produced forest products can help combat global warming

Rose Braden, President of the Softwood Export Council, explores how sustainably produced forest products can help slow global warming.

Electric vehicles in sustainable road transport

Learn about the impact of electric vehicles on sustainable road transport in Europe with Vicky Sins at the World Benchmarking Alliance.

AI use cases for citizens

Drawing on real-world experience and research involving over 4,000 AI use cases, Nortal provides insights into how governments can best utilise AI.

European Commission policy priorities

This overview by Open Access Government examines the priorities of three departments within the European Commission. It covers topics such as tech sovereignty, security and democracy, social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness, as well as the cohesion and reforms portfolios.

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