Europe’s $870bn regeneration plan
Next Generation EU is the European Union’s €807 billion (US $873 billion) investment programme launched in 2020 in response to the Covid crisis. It aims to support digital and green transformation of infrastructure, energy, industry, cities and transportation.
How China plans to transform through IoT
The modernisation of Chinese manufacturing is also designed to transform its healthcare, transportation, energy, logistics, education and defence. China's Industrial Strategy is aimed at stabilising the country's economy, bringing its interior up to the standards of living of its coastal zone, and renewing its social infrastructure.
Americas: IoT Public Policy Index
US DOT sponsors 34 smart transport demonstrators; NIST drafts strategic plan for US smart cities; Portland, OR, seeks third way for smart city surveillance; Alexandria, VA, expands smart mobility programme
Europe: IoT Public Policy Index
Glasgow aims to becomes Europe's largest IoT hub; Spanish Government agrees new Smart Mobility Bill; German Government invests in major rail modernisation and digitisation
East Asia: IoT Public Policy Index
Tokyo embarks on Minato City, Tokyo Port development; Korea publishes details of National Pilot Smart City programme; Indonesia new national capital Nusantara -- Government opens up opportunities for international firm
Middle East/Africa: IoT Public Policy Index
Iraq restarts Bismayah, announces 15 new smart cities and $17 billion for new road and rail construction; Kenya kick-starts three new smart city projects at Konza
Protecting Consumers: The US Cyber Trust Mark
The US administration is introducing a voluntary cyber security certification and labelling programme following pressure from consumer groups, industry bodies and politicians. The US Cyber Trust Mark will provide a cybersecurity Quality Assurance mark for consumer devices, IoT home and consumer technology.
IIJA: using IoT to transform America
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the largest infrastructure spending programme in the United States since the Eisenhower administration. The law authorises $1.2 trillion in spending for transportation, infrastructure and smart city developments. However, the programme is facing a number of challenges that are affecting uptake of new IoT technologies across the US public sector.
