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The Indonesian government enacted Act 6 of 2014 to decentralise village governance, aiming to improve service delivery at the local level. Under President Jokowi’s leadership, village governments received support through the Village Fund, benefiting 81,616 villages across 38 provinces. The fund has been crucial in enhancing government administration, developing infrastructure and empowering communities. From 2015 […]
Key Takeaways Instead of keeping a to-do list, which can feel overwhelming and depressing, try creating a “done list” to focus on accomplishments instead. You can use any to-do app, or stick to pen and paper, to start your list. Keep it positive. Include small achievements to remind yourself of the steps you’re taking toward […]
Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what’s worth getting excited about — and what isn’t. Source link
Israel says there is progress in talks about a Lebanon ceasefire and has indicated Russia could play a part by stopping Hezbollah rearming via Syria, although the group says it has not received any new truce proposals. Pummelled by Israel’s offensive, Hezbollah said political contacts were under way involving its backers in Iran, the US […]
Do you remember the fourth-place winner in the 2022 Hackaday Prize? If it’s slipped your mind, that’s okay—it was Boondock Echo. It was a radio project that aimed to make it easy to record and playback conversations from two-way radio communications. The project was entered via Hackaday.io, the judges dug it, and it was one […]
The US election could create global ripples as well, and very soon. US negotiators will meet with their counterparts at the annual UN climate conference that kicks off next week. With Trump set to move back into the White House in January, they will have little credibility or leverage to nudge other nations to step […]
United states secretary of state Antony Blinken The US government expressed concern over Israel’s progress in improving humanitarian access to Gaza, stating Israel has not met the aid targets outlined in a recent letter from top US officials. The Biden administration gave Israel a “fail” grade on its efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, […]
State of Survival: Zombie War – Post-apocalyptic survival simulator for android, the plot of which unfolds six months after the mass spread of the virus. Help the remnants of survivors to escape from imminent death, passing all the dangers and tests. Create your impregnable shelter that can withstand the onslaught of infected inhabitants. As you […]
The life of a startup is, if nothing else, unpredictable. Whether a founder channels their personal mission into a university affiliate, a bootstrapped private company, a nonprofit or something else, their best-laid plans are vulnerable to unanticipated shifts. The economy could turn. Once-friendly VCs or foundations might lose their risk appetite. A crucial contract might […]
An estimated 56,000 people in South Africa and 1.25 million around the world died of tuberculosis in 2023, according to just-published figures from the World Health Organization. This means that in that year TB overtook Covid-19 as the top infectious disease killer on the planet. Marcus Low unpacks the new numbers. Source link