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Digital strategies and human tactics: making technology work in the real world

During a packed evening at the 2022 Global Government Digital Summit, digital chiefs from around the world discussed national strategies and research reports – then a departmental transformation lead’s plea […]

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… 10 Downing Street chief analyst Laura Gilbert

All or nothing? Central bank digital currencies’ financial inclusion challenge

News

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Four public servants’ ideas shortlisted in Canadian Data Challenge

The shortlist has been announced in Canada’s Public Service Data Challenge programme, which gathers ideas from the workforce on how the government could make better use of data – and […]
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Former UK GDS chief publishes 21 ‘shortcuts’ to ease digital transformation in government

Former UK digital chief Kevin Cunnington has today launched a major new report, setting out 21 ways to address some of the biggest problems facing digital leaders around the world. […]

ChatGPT fails prestigious Indian civil service test; US works to streamline citizen experience: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. AI chatbot fails Indian civil service examination The controversial AI service ChatGPT has reportedly […]
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Biden administration tables ambitious anti-COVID fraud legislation

US president Joe Biden proposed a wide-ranging piece of legislation on 2 March to tackle fraud and help citizens affected by identity theft during the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden set out […]

AI

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… 10 Downing Street chief analyst Laura Gilbert

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

ChatGPT fails prestigious Indian civil service test; US works to streamline citizen experience: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. AI chatbot fails Indian civil service examination The controversial AI service ChatGPT has reportedly […]
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UK civil servants told to exercise caution around AI chatbot use

The UK Department for Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) has advised civil servants thinking about using artificial intelligence chatbots to automate tasks to weigh up the risks and benefits. The […]
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Press OK for AI: are governments ready to automate?

Automation and artificial intelligence could transform public services for the better, but the potential pitfalls are many. An international panel of experts discussed the issues and how to overcome them […]

Features

A photograph of UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt preparing to leave 11 Downing Street to present his Budget to Parliament.

Fiscal fictions: what the UK Budget says – and what it omits

On Wednesday, the UK government produced a Budget that made no provision for big public sector pay rises; on Thursday, it promised £5bn to striking NHS staff. Matt Ross explains […]

Digital strategies and human tactics: making technology work in the real world

During a packed evening at the 2022 Global Government Digital Summit, digital chiefs from around the world discussed national strategies and research reports – then a departmental transformation lead’s plea […]

All or nothing? Central bank digital currencies’ financial inclusion challenge

CBDCs are widely seen as having the potential to improve financial inclusion. Ian Hall reports on a webinar exploring technical, practical and public policy considerations Governments have growing interest in […]

Sustainability

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UK urged to follow European peers and quit controversial energy treaty

The UK has been urged to end its membership of an energy treaty that enables fossil fuel companies to sue governments over policies that threaten their profits. The Energy Charter […]
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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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On the front line: how can governments safeguard against cyberattacks

How data analytics can help tackle the scourge of human trafficking

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

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Streamlined support: bringing government payments into the digital era

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

Interviews

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… Megan Lee Devlin of the UK’s Central Digital and Data Office

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

Innovation 2023 five minutes with…. Martin Ledolter of Austria’s Federal Procurement Agency

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… Christine Bellamy of the UK Government Digital Service

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… Ann Dunkin, US Department of Energy CIO

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

Digital & Technology

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… Megan Lee Devlin of the UK’s Central Digital and Data Office

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

Innovation 2023 five minutes with… Christine Bellamy of the UK Government Digital Service

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]

Digital strategies and human tactics: making technology work in the real world

During a packed evening at the 2022 Global Government Digital Summit, digital chiefs from around the world discussed national strategies and research reports – then a departmental transformation lead’s plea […]
A photograph of the judges of the Public Service Data Challenge as they listen to semi-final pitches.

Four public servants’ ideas shortlisted in Canadian Data Challenge

The shortlist has been announced in Canada’s Public Service Data Challenge programme, which gathers ideas from the workforce on how the government could make better use of data – and […]

Finance

Innovation 2023 five minutes with…. Martin Ledolter of Austria’s Federal Procurement Agency

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders that will be speaking at our free Innovation conference. Taking place […]
A photograph of UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt preparing to leave 11 Downing Street to present his Budget to Parliament.

Fiscal fictions: what the UK Budget says – and what it omits

On Wednesday, the UK government produced a Budget that made no provision for big public sector pay rises; on Thursday, it promised £5bn to striking NHS staff. Matt Ross explains […]
A photograph of US dollars.

Biden administration tables ambitious anti-COVID fraud legislation

All or nothing? Central bank digital currencies’ financial inclusion challenge

 Finance minister Chrystia Freeland, at the National Press Theatre last December with Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem

Canadian finance minister reiterates warning on tight government finances

Hunting down hidden money: how governments are fighting illicit finance

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

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Canadian government defends innovation policy record after fintechs’ criticism