<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Microsoft on Government</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/government/en-pk/public-services/blog&amp;page=5db8f199-1696-41fe-a37e-be654fea16f1&amp;wp=9a80363b-b2ef-4892-badb-fa5499c11135&amp;pageurl=/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/default.aspx&amp;pID=flt41</link><description>Thoughts, comments, news, and reflection from the Microsoft Government team.</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Energized!</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=246&amp;aID=79</link><description>Microsoft is helping public sector combine technology and innovation to positively impact their goals and respective communities. Read on to learn how we’re enthusiastically taking this on in 2013!</description><author>Laura Ipsen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft</author><pubDate>2013-01-21 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>“Egypt Votes” gives citizens online voice in 2011 election</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=180&amp;aID=49</link><description>Website increased transparency and engaged citizens around the voting process in first Egyptian election following Arab Spring</description><author>Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa</author><pubDate>2012-10-04 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft launches program to close “opportunity divide” for youth</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=179&amp;aID=4</link><description>YouthSpark program aims to connect 300 million youth with employment, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities</description><author>Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector</author><pubDate>2012-10-02 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft technology gets the vote in U.S. elections </title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=175&amp;aID=3</link><description>Learn how Microsoft is powering the democratic political process leading up to the 2012 U.S. presidential election—from interactive content on Xbox LIVE to featured technologies at the Republican and Democratic national conventions.</description><author>Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security </author><pubDate>2012-09-20 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>More young people facing a worldwide “Opportunity Divide” </title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=120&amp;aID=4</link><description>Find out how Microsoft is helping young people around the world create a better future for themselves.</description><author>Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector</author><pubDate>2012-05-15 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft local impact map: Telling stories that matter</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=61&amp;aID=3</link><description>Find out more about this interactive way to learn more about our programs and the people who benefit from them.</description><author>Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security </author><pubDate>2012-02-02 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Fulfilling our commitment to helping refugees reconnect and rebuild</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=56&amp;aID=17</link><description>Find out how Microsoft has partnered with UNHCR to advance the education, employment, and empowerment of refugees.</description><author>Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director, Global Community Affairs </author><pubDate>2012-01-24 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>What makes a country prosperous?</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=47&amp;aID=16</link><description>Learn more about the Legatum Institute's holistic approach to measuring prosperity. </description><author>Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director</author><pubDate>2012-01-05 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Empowering people with disabilities – a look at Latin America</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=32&amp;aID=14</link><description>In observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, find out how Microsoft is actively working in the Latin America region to help people with disabilities realize their full potential.</description><author>Hernán Rincón, President, Microsoft Latin America </author><pubDate>2011-12-05 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations to our accessibility team – Advancing the technology experience for all people</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=20&amp;aID=4</link><description>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Microsoft's accessibility team with a Chairman’s Award for Advancement in Accessibility. Find out why. </description><author>Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector</author><pubDate>2011-11-03 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Five tips to reduce the environmental impact of your PC - and save money in the process</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=15&amp;aID=9</link><description>Many people still depend upon desktop PCs to carry out their daily business. If not properly managed, however, PCs can waste a lot of energy. The good news is that it’s a largely avoidable problem.</description><author>Zdenek Jiricek, Industry Solutions Director, Worldwide Public Sector</author><pubDate>2011-10-20 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>October – Taking a closer look at Environment Sustainability</title><link>http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-pk/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=9&amp;aID=4</link><description>From time to time, Microsoft on Government will be exploring key themes that matter to the public sector. This October we’ve planned a series of posts focusing on Environmental Sustainability. </description><author>Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector</author><pubDate>2011-10-04 00:00:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>