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Government news, interviews and analysis
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Maria Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs: Exclusive Interview
Many governments talk the talk about focusing on the customer – but New Zealand is actually...
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Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the United Nations Statistics Division: Exclusive Interview
In an era of fake news and populist politicians Stefan Schweinfest, the head of the UN’s...
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Luis Madrazo Lajous, former Chief Economist of Mexico’s Ministry of Finance: Exclusive Interview
Until earlier this year, Luis Madrazo Lajous ran Mexico’s economic and fiscal policies; then he quit...
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Zina Etheridge, Chief Executive, London Borough of Haringey: Exclusive Interview
Local authority officials often take jobs in central government, but few senior civil servants make the...
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Sir Robert Devereux, outgoing Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions, UK: Exclusive Interview
Over seven years, the head of Britain’s benefits services has pushed through a vast set of...
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Gina Miller, businesswoman and campaigner: Exclusive Interview
When Gina Miller forced the UK government to consult Parliament before triggering the process of leaving...
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Janice Charette, Canadian High Commissioner to the UK: Exclusive Interview
Former Canadian civil service chief Janice Charette now represents her country at the Court of St...
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Mathew Duncan, Finance Director of Crossrail 1, UK: Exclusive Interview
Working on the vast project to build a fast new railway line 100km across London, Mathew...
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Helen McCarthy, author of ‘Women of the World, The Rise of the Female Diplomat’: Exclusive Interview
Women weren’t permitted to become UK diplomats until 1946, and until 1973 they had to quit...
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Tatiana Janeckova, Head of the Civil Service Office, Government Office of the Slovak Republic: Interview
For over two years Slovakia has been quietly pursuing a radical set of civil service reforms, with...
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Beate Gminder, Secretary General, European Ombudsman’s Office: Exclusive Interview
The European Ombudsman has gradually been expanding its remit, launching strategic and ‘own initiative’ inquiries into...
Topics
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Let’s get together: Global Government Finance Summit 2018, part 1
International cooperation is the key to building a ‘better future’, said German...
Partner content
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How can data tell a story that keeps a child safe?
Safeguarding children who have experienced abuse or neglect is one...
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Standard-setters: today’s approach to standards and accreditation
In an era of self-regulation and earned recognition, public servants...
- 10/09/2018
Interviews
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Maria Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs: Exclusive Interview
Many governments talk the talk about focusing on the customer – but...
Features
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Let’s get together: Global Government Finance Summit 2018, part 1
International cooperation is the key to building a ‘better future’, said German...
Women Leaders
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On the frontline: women and terrorism
With most terrorist atrocities carried out by men, women have been largely...
Finance & Procurement
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Let’s get together: Global Government Finance Summit 2018, part 1
International cooperation is the key to building a ‘better future’, said German...
Digital & Technology
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Maria Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs: Exclusive Interview
Many governments talk the talk about focusing on the customer – but...
Policy & Governance
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Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the United Nations Statistics Division: Exclusive Interview
In an era of fake news and populist politicians Stefan Schweinfest, the...
Public Services
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Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister, Health Canada: Exclusive Interview
With health issues rising up the list of emerging global threats, Canada’s...
Growth & Employment
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UK infrastructure chief champions city connections – and condemns Brexit disconnections
Linking world cities to smaller conurbations through high-speed rail can boost wider...
Global Trends
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Global Government Summit 2018; part 2
Over the years Andrew Kibblewhite, who leads New Zealand’s Department of the...
