India's digital transformation journey has relied on the power of strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovative solutions. Microsoft Digital ID lead Colleen Elliott and Dr. Pramod Varma, an expert in the field of digital public infrastructure and former Chief Architect of India’s Aadhar digital identity program, explore how India overcame significant challenges to pave the way for a thriving digital ecosystem and its digital identity program that has successfully covered more than 1.3 billion people. Click here for transcript of this episode.  Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn   Colleen Elliott [guest host] | LinkedIn  Dr. Pramod Varma [guest] | LinkedIn  Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts  

Join guest host Colleen Elliott as she engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa. Together, they delve into the impactful work of ID4Africa, a pioneering movement dedicated to propelling digital identity adoption across the African continent. Explore their insights into the evolving landscape of identity in the age of digital innovation and its promising future. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  Colleen Elliott [guest host] | LinkedIn Dr. Joseph Atick [guest] | LinkedIn ID4Africa Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

In this episode, host Olivia Neal talks with Dr. Sheila LeBlanc, Associate Vice President for Continuing Education at the University of Calgary. They explore the role of lifelong learning, how demands from students and local businesses are changing, and ways in which using data can improve student success. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  Dr. Sheila LeBlanc [guest] | LinkedIn University of Calgary Continuing Education Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

Washington State is leading the way in using new technologies to engage students and build digital skills. In this episode, host Olivia Neal talks to Superintendent Chris Reykdal to learn how they have adopted programs like ‘Coding in Minecraft’ to build interest and excitement, and to develop the foundations for students’ future success. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  Chris Reykdal [guest] | LinkedIn Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

In this episode, host Olivia Neal talks to Her Excellency Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development of the Future in the United Arab Emirates. She explains how the UAE are approaching building digital skills at scale through their Jahiz platform, and why understanding digital needs to start from the top. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  HE Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi [guest] LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts