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crisis simulations and testing new initiatives before implementing them , for instance .

Edge computing is another emerging paradigm that enables vastly greater processing speeds and volumes . Edge computing offers the opportunity for much more efficient decentralised data collection and analysis and rapid decision-making . This is especially useful to governments in areas such as disaster response . Natural disasters can be particularly devastating in rural areas where communications are limited .

Edge computing can empower responders to collect critical data on casualties , supplies , workforce and risk of future shocks before analysing the data and informing a response without the need for a rigid central command structure .

Use cases

One example is the Vancouver Airport Authority , which Accenture supported to deploy large-scale enterprisegrade digital twins to ensure success in environmental , social , and corporate governance use cases in a dynamic environment .

In the GCC , Dubai Municipality recently created a geospatial digital twin to enable planners to simulate different development scenarios and evaluate their impact on energy usage , traffic congestion , air quality , and other factors . This approach has the potential to rapidly accelerate sustainable urban development as well as the achievement of ESG goals .

Accenture delivered visitor-facing digital channels with services tailored to international visitors through Amal – an AI-powered chatbot developed in collaboration with Smart Dubai . The result was a seamless experience for some 25 million individuals from 192 countries , representing a truly world-first feat of digital prowess !

Similarly , we are engaging in PPPs in Saudi Arabia to help accelerate the countries leadership pipeline to support Vision 2030 . In partnership with Accenture and best-in-class partners , the MiSK 2030 Leaders Programme powered by Esade combines a transformative curriculum with a world-class academic ecosystem to empower Saudis to take on senior national leadership roles in the run-up to Riyadh Expo 2030 .

Another example of a globally significant PPP is the Centre for Urban Transformation of the World Economic Forum , which engages government , business , and civil society leaders on a variety of urban transformation topics , embodied carbon among them , to accelerate net zero nature positive solutions and spur innovation in cities .

The Centre ’ s Net Zero Carbon Cities Initiative , for example , aims to catalyse urban decarbonisation and resilience by shining a light on energy efficiency , clean electrification , and resource circularity solutions .

The initiative seeks to mobilise public-private collaboration , bridging the gap across the energy , built environment and transport sectors to achieve shared net zero ambitions in accordance with the goals of the Paris Agreement .

Working in partnership with the World Economic Forum ’ s Centre for Urban Transformation since 2021 , Accenture has launched a series of ground-breaking new digital tools to help cities access global best practices , benchmark progress , and develop customised roadmaps to advance long-term strategic goals on technology governance , decarbonisation and the transition to more sustainable urban mobility .

In the UAE , for instance , Accenture partnered with government stakeholders for Expo 2020 Dubai to create engaging digital experiences for millions of customers worldwide .

The challenge was significant : Expo 2020 required seamless integration of the many complex systems and applications in play from the core and across the hundreds of pavilions and thousands of stations .

A wide range of informative , interactive and transactional digital services were needed to enable personalised , unique and hyper-relevant experiences .

Looking ahead

Accenture is one of the few preeminent institutions in the world that can provide full-fledged operating innovations and capabilities from ideation to operations for clients all around the world . Governments in all forms , from the national to state and municipal and , as a result , their respective constituents , are major beneficiaries of the strategy and management consulting , technology deployment and system integration , functional operations , industrial innovation , and interactive customer journey and creative product design capabilities of the firm .

These capabilities can be brought to bear individually or in concert to help governments achieve their strategic national objectives and obligations while continually improving the relevance , experience and impact of public services . p

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