Welcome to our jam-packed July 2023 digital edition, which hosts coverage of numerous policy issues from various angles worldwide. Find insightful commentary on various topics, like health, research and innovation, digital transformation, government, healthcare technology, transport, agriculture, environment and energy
For this publication, we warmly welcome Lorna Rothery as Editor of the Open Access Government online publication, who will primarily focus on our extensive health sections going forward.
Within this summer publication, we provide numerous high-profile editorial contributions from experts around the world, including:
Building a better, safer and more accountable sport system in Canada
The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive
Investing in health will lead to a better & wealthier future
Dr Josep Figueras, Dr Matthias Wismar from European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, with Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat from WHO/Europe, argue that investing in health will lead to a better and wealthier future
USDA combats trafficking of illegally taken plants
From the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Plant Protection Today –
Lacey Act Phase VII Is Coming – USDA combats trafficking of illegally taken plants
Emerging remote patient monitoring solutions – ‘virtually’ re-wiring the hospital ward of the future
As virtual wards become more prevalent, technology-enabled care solutions will
become increasingly important. Kelly Bevington, Principal Category Manager for IT
and Digital Procurement Frameworks at NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS),
explains remote patient monitoring solutions
NIJ puts science to work for justice system stakeholders
Nancy La Vigne, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Justice, shares perspectives on how the Institute advances justice across the nation and beyond, strengthening the scientific tools and discoveries that support justice system stakeholders
Unleashing the power of science, research and innovation in Asia
Preethi Kesavan, Head at the School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media, LSBF Singapore, highlights the transformative role of science, research and innovation in Asia
Who is the European Health Union?
Sandra Gallina, Director General at Directorate-General Sante (DG SANTE), tells us the purpose of the European Health Union, formed in 2020, which sets out to provide a healthier tomorrow thanks to the actions of today
Why must we increase representation for female entrepreneurship?
Although we live in a diverse world working towards equal opportunities, the statistics show that females are less likely than males to start businesses. Shalini Khemka, CBE, explores why female entrepreneurship is essential to foster sustainable economic growth
The benefits of exercise for mental health
Lorna Rothery spoke to the European Psychiatric Association’s President, Professor Peter Falkai, about the benefits of exercise for mental health
Improving diabetes management and prevention
Diabetes can pose significant implications for individuals’ mental and physical wellbeing. While new research shows promise in supporting diabetes management and care, many challenges still remain. We discussed these with Beyond Type 1’s content strategist Dr Liz Kopco
Feeding the world: A productive and sustainable fishing industry
Phil Haslam, Managing Director of North Atlantic Fishing Company (NAFCO), walks us
through feeding the world through a productive and sustainable fishing industry