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Pursuing gender parity in the public sector: women leaders’ views

At a webinar on how to achieve gender parity in civil and public services, leaders from Canada and South Africa shared their own experiences as women in government, their respective […]

How Romania is using digital government to engage its diaspora communities

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Top trends in 2023: what will governments prioritise in the year ahead?

News

UK civil service ‘should be given stewardship role amid upheaval’ – as PM Sunak reorganises government

The UK government has been urged to strengthen the role of civil servants as stewards of government capability and advice in order to maintain delivery through periods of uncertainty. The […]
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Canadian public servants set for strike ballot as governments worldwide grapple with industrial action

Public servants in Canada are to be balloted for strike action later this month as governments around the world face increasing industrial relations pressure over pay settlements. The Public Service […]

Democrats propose 8.7% pay hike for US feds; APS staff asked for feedback on pay and conditions: management & workforce news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Democrats propose 8.7% pay raise for US feds in 2024 Democrats in both the […]
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US and EU launch ‘first sweeping AI agreement’ to strengthen public services and emergency response

The White House and the European Commission have signed an administrative agreement committing each to quickening progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of improving agriculture, […]

AI

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US and EU launch ‘first sweeping AI agreement’ to strengthen public services and emergency response

The White House and the European Commission have signed an administrative agreement committing each to quickening progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of improving agriculture, […]

Australia issues myth-busting guidance on AI recruitment in government

The office of Australia’s merit protection commissioner has released guidance to public service agencies on the benefits, risks and myths around using artificial intelligence-assisted recruitment tools. Faced with a tightening […]

AI-powered government finances: making the most of data and machines

Artificial intelligence is being used by a growing number of governments and public authorities across a range of areas. Ian Hall reports on a discussion that examined the opportunities and […]
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Biden sets out AI Bill of Rights to protect citizens from threats from automated systems

US president Joe Biden has set out plans to create an AI Bill of Rights that is intended to protect citizens from automated systems “that threaten the rights of the […]

Features

Pursuing gender parity in the public sector: women leaders’ views

At a webinar on how to achieve gender parity in civil and public services, leaders from Canada and South Africa shared their own experiences as women in government, their respective […]

How Romania is using digital government to engage its diaspora communities

With millions of Romanians living and working abroad, the country plans to use digital government both to support expatriates and to engage them in policy development back home. And it […]
A illustration of the number 2023 in a maze with a question mark

Top trends in 2023: what will governments prioritise in the year ahead?

As the calendar changes from 2022 to 2023, the mammoth challenges faced by governments only grow bigger. From dealing with a looming global recession to decarbonising economies, the key items […]

Sustainability

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‘International leadership’: UK review sets out roadmap to achieving net zero

A major review has set out the key steps that the UK government must take to both reach net zero and unlock the economic benefits of green growth, with recommendations […]

US climate envoy John Kerry admits to being ‘rattled’ over finance challenge of net zero transition

The US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry has urged the world’s governments to engage the private sector in stumping up the huge investment required to help countries fulfil […]
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Borrowing back better: how to finance major infrastructure projects

There is increasing awareness that if infrastructure projects are to be successful, they must be climate-friendly, resilient and primed for connectivity. And as the audience of a Global Government Forum […]
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Why COP27 needs to shine a spotlight on climate change adaptation

Governments have tended to focus on cutting carbon emissions when formulating their climate change plans and policies. But with more frequent, more severe weather events blighting the globe – causing […]

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On the front line: how can governments safeguard against cyberattacks

How data analytics can help tackle the scourge of human trafficking

Across the boundaries: building interdisciplinary, cross-departmental teams

Webinars On Demand

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Shedding light on dark money: how governments can tackle illicit finance

https://youtu.be/VRQgmupPBM8

Trusted voice: how government communications can gain trust in an era of misinformation

https://youtu.be/CJu-yI7_vzk

Shaping public investments for the net zero world

https://youtu.be/JRyMY7A0Es0

Last line of defence: how to protect government data from cyber attacks

https://youtu.be/ir2002pY10M

Streamlined support: bringing government payments into the digital era

https://youtu.be/x77_7d4bZdk

Buildings for the future – reworking the public service office for the flexible working era

Interviews

‘Never compromise your integrity’: five minutes with Global Government Summit participant Arturo Herrera Gutierrez

Arturo Gutierrez, global director for governance global practice, equitable growth, finance, and Institutions Practice Group (EFI) vice presidency at the World Bank, tells Global Government Forum about steering the Mexican […]

‘Empathy is needed to build a brighter future’: five minutes with Global Government Summit participant Katsura Ito of Japan

Katsura Ito, commissioner, National Personnel Authority, Japan, tells Global Government Forum about boosting Japan’s standing on the world stage, digital literacy, and her passion for promoting sake In this sister […]

‘Invest in understanding the big picture’: five minutes with Global Government Summit participant Seppo Määttä of Finland

Seppo Määttä, director general, Government Strategy Department at the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland explains which countries he takes inspiration from, and shares his vision of the future – including […]

‘I wanted to be part of the modernisation’: five minutes with the Wallonia-Brussels Federation’s Oliver Schneider

The deputy director general, transition to digital, at the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, tells Global Government Forum about France and Belgium’s joint digital skills tool, finding inspiration in applying agile thinking to […]

Digital & Technology

How Romania is using digital government to engage its diaspora communities

With millions of Romanians living and working abroad, the country plans to use digital government both to support expatriates and to engage them in policy development back home. And it […]
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2022 Civil Service Data Challenge finalists revealed

From policy experiments in virtual worlds to data dashboard to improving child maintenance compliance: 2022 Civil Service Data Challenge finalists revealed The finalists for the 2022 Civil Service Data Challenge […]

‘I wanted to be part of the modernisation’: five minutes with the Wallonia-Brussels Federation’s Oliver Schneider

The deputy director general, transition to digital, at the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, tells Global Government Forum about France and Belgium’s joint digital skills tool, finding inspiration in applying agile thinking to […]

Finance

Hunting down hidden money: how governments are fighting illicit finance

Experts on the panel of a Global Government Forum webinar shone a spotlight on the scale of illicit finance and the crimes that benefit from it, and explained what governments […]

‘Never compromise your integrity’: five minutes with Global Government Summit participant Arturo Herrera Gutierrez

Arturo Gutierrez, global director for governance global practice, equitable growth, finance, and Institutions Practice Group (EFI) vice presidency at the World Bank, tells Global Government Forum about steering the Mexican […]
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Canadian government defends innovation policy record after fintechs’ criticism

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The green gold rush: a sustainable future for finance policy

More information but less influence? A dilemma for government finance departments

Money talks – but does it listen? How government finance departments can help unlock digital transformation

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What’s next for how governments use fintech?

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The economic emergency services: finance departments and the pandemic