Digital technology is creating new opportunities for governments to transform how they deliver public services. The challenge can often seem insurmountable but many have innovated to improve outcomes for the people they serve. In this podcast series, we share inspiring stories from leaders across government and the public sector who have transformed their functions, organizations and services. Join us to hear how leaders are using technology to deliver a better world for citizens.
Episodes
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
How Cape Town became a world leader in water reduction
In this episode the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, tells Meghan Mills how averting “Day Zero” led to a new strategy for water resilience. 16 mins
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Why collaboration and accountability are key to achieving climate goals
In the seventh episode of The City Citizen, Heather Taylor, CFO and Treasurer for the City of Toronto, talks to Meghan Mills about making sure her budget gets results. 14 mins
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
How creative thinking and bold action are transforming Port of Spain
With its rich cultural heritage, beautiful surroundings and thriving industries, Port of Spain has a lot to offer. But even in idyllic locations like Trinidad and Tobago, capital cities have challenges to address - including how to transition to a smart, sustainable future.
Mayor, Joel Martinez describes how he’s rejuvenating the city by building on its strengths and increasing civic pride. 10 mins
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
How Warsaw is becoming a sustainable city for all
For the last couple of decades, Warsaw has been facing challenges common to cities of its size, from climate change to social inclusion. More recently, its physical and cultural closeness to Ukraine has also put it on the front line of a migration crisis.
In this episode, the Deputy Mayor of Warsaw, Michał Olszewski, explains the initiatives used to tackle these challenges. 12 mins
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
How one city is creating partnerships to realize growth and climate goals.
Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix, talks to Meghan Mills about Phoenix’s journey to become the most sustainable desert city in the US. 15 mins
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
How hosting the Olympics is helping a fast-growing city meet its needs.
With preparations underway for 2032 we are joined by Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane and John Kimlin, EY Partner, Oceania, Government and Health. 22 mins
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
How one city used leadership, culture and collaboration to drive change.
In this fascinating discussion we talk to two people brought together by the transformation of one city. The first is Peter Danielsson, (former) Major of Helsingborg, Sweden. The second, Gerald Babel-Sutter, is co-founder and CEO of Urban Future. 17 mins
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
How sustainable city projects can have a ripple effect beyond borders.
Sharing their vision for a city where people and the natural world thrive together we talk to Asli Pasinli, CEO of The World Wildlife Fund in Turkey and Mehmet Gulez, former Innovation and Markets Leader for EY Turkey. 15 mins