Local government authorities face challenges and opportunities in our fast, connected and open world. Those that meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities can provide better services, remain sustainable and viable, and thrive even in an uncertain future.

15. Photo: The People Speak

16. Photo: F Delventhal

19. Photo: Frédéric Bisson

26. “Everybody has a
plan until they get
punched in the
face”
- Mike Tyson

27. Photo: John Snape

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32. ignore
manage
resist embrace
lead

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