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The wrong kind of inheritance: how to replace legacy technology in government

In many countries, digital leaders can’t move forwards until they’ve first looked backwards – finding ways to handle an awkward legacy of outdated, inflexible technology systems. At the GovernmentDX summit […]

A digital doorhandle

Succeeding with government digital services: Lessons from the UK, the US and Iceland 

Power to the people: Britain’s new state-owned energy firm

News

Government-backed review explores financial benefits of sustainability for UK small businesses

An independent, government-backed review has been launched to gather evidence on the financial opportunities of sustainability for the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses. Over the next six months, the Willow […]

Generative AI could worsen regional divides, OECD warns

Generative AI could widen productivity and income gaps between cities and rural areas across a host of developed countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a […]
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UK developing investment criteria for government AI spending

The UK government’s Treasury is working with the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) to develop criteria to assess the value of investments in artificial intelligence as part of the […]
A screengrab of Sir Chris Wormald speaking to Public Accounts Committee as Department odf Health and Social Care permanent secretary on 20 April 2024

UK names new civil service head to ‘rewire the British state’

UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Sir Chris Wormald as the UK’s cabinet secretary and head of the civil service with a mission to “change the way government […]

AI

Generative AI could worsen regional divides, OECD warns

Generative AI could widen productivity and income gaps between cities and rural areas across a host of developed countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a […]

Australian government workers save an hour a day in large generative AI trial

Australian public servants who took part in a six-month trial of generative AI reported that it saved them an average of an hour a day. The trial made Microsoft 365 […]

AI in the public sector: from black boxes to meaningful transparency

Getting transparency right around AI isn’t just good for democracy, it’s good for the public sector too, writes Imogen Parker, associate director at the Ada Lovelace Institute Within AI research […]
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What Trump’s presidency means for AI

US president-elect Donald Trump is expected to use his second term to introduce sweeping changes to the Biden administration’s stance on artificial intelligence (AI). According to the Republican Party platform, […]

Features

A picture of attendees at Government DX. Photo: Taylor Mickal Photography

The wrong kind of inheritance: how to replace legacy technology in government

In many countries, digital leaders can’t move forwards until they’ve first looked backwards – finding ways to handle an awkward legacy of outdated, inflexible technology systems. At the GovernmentDX summit […]
A digital doorhandle

Succeeding with government digital services: Lessons from the UK, the US and Iceland 

Digitising services is intended to make it easier for citizens to interact with government and complete common tasks. There is still much work to do here and each new digital […]

Turning the tanker: rebuilding public trust in government

Over recent years, public trust in politicians and governments has taken a pounding. Last week, some of the key players in the debate over public standards discussed how the new […]

Sustainability

Government-backed review explores financial benefits of sustainability for UK small businesses

An independent, government-backed review has been launched to gather evidence on the financial opportunities of sustainability for the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses. Over the next six months, the Willow […]

What was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks

The petroleum-laden dust has settled on this year’s United Nations climate summit, COP29, held over the past fortnight in Baku, Azerbaijan. Climate scientists, leaders, lobbyists and delegates are heading for […]

Power to the people: Britain’s new state-owned energy firm

The UK’s new energy secretary Ed Miliband, a former Labour leader who has long championed the net zero agenda, has just set up a state-owned energy firm – reversing privatisation’s […]
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Trump expected to pull out of Paris agreement – but other climate rollbacks may be tougher

Donald Trump’s win in the US election earlier this month will bring sweeping changes across many areas of government policy – not least climate action. When he takes office as […]

Partner Content

Regulating AI: how the UK’s watchdogs are working to keep up with technology 

Six considerations for government leaders to drive productivity

Small businesses drive economic growth – how governments are using data to help them thrive

Obstacles and opportunities when integrating GenAI technology across the public sector

Harnessing the power of public procurement through digital transformation

Streamlining government regulatory responses with natural language processing, GenAI and text analytics

Webinars On Demand

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What impact could the longer-term move to flexible and hybrid working have on the careers of women civil servants?

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Opening the digital door to government

https://youtu.be/pELauqWDj48

How governments can re-imagine humanitarian aid systems to meet global challenges

https://youtu.be/Wf6xN-i5Sfw

How policymakers can unlock growth for entrepreneurs and small businesses through the power of data insights

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People over processes: Building human-centered systems that empower users to access services

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The next steps for government innovation

Interviews

Podcast: How the US federal government is getting ready for the new president

The US presidential election, won by Donald Trump, is the most consequential election of this ‘year of democracy’. In this special podcast, Global Government Forum webinar chair Siobhan Benita discusses […]

Redefining government services: Five minutes with Quebec’s digital communications director

This interview with Martin Boucher, director of government digital communications for the Government of Quebec, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from AccelerateGOV, taking place in Ottawa on […]

Government CIO discusses how Canada is making progress on digital transformation

On this episode of Leading Questions LIVE, Siobhan Benita speaks to Dominic Rochon, Canada’s chief information officer. They discuss Rochon’s broad mandate, which includes service delivery, security and privacy, as […]

Ensuring AI is inclusive: Five minutes with Canada’s first chief accessibility officer

This interview with Stephanie Cadieux, chief accessibility officer for the Government of Canada, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from AccelerateGOV, taking place in Ottawa on 21 October. […]

Digital & Technology

A picture of attendees at Government DX. Photo: Taylor Mickal Photography

The wrong kind of inheritance: how to replace legacy technology in government

In many countries, digital leaders can’t move forwards until they’ve first looked backwards – finding ways to handle an awkward legacy of outdated, inflexible technology systems. At the GovernmentDX summit […]
Stephen Burt speaking at AccelerateGov 2024

Canadian public servants invited to submit ideas for data and AI innovation

The Canadian Public Service Data/AI Challenge has already carried one idea through into a brand new public service, and its second set of winners are now entering the delivery phase. […]

Why accessible digital services are an innovation opportunity for governments

As government services are increasingly digitalised, it’s essential that public service organisations take steps to ensure accessibility in online spaces just as in the physical realm. During a recent Global […]

Finance

US city of Detroit to accept cryptocurrency for tax payments

Detroit’s city administration is to become the latest US authority to enable residents to pay taxes and other city fees using cryptocurrency. The city’s Office of The Treasury has announced […]
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Trump pledges to appoint Elon Musk to US government efficiency commission, government demand for printing ‘increasing in age of digital’: news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly roundup of public service news Trump pledges to appoint Elon Musk to US government efficiency commission US presidential nominee Donald Trump has said that he will […]
A picture of the Bretton Woods resort.

Bretton Woods: bloodied, battered but still a huge international achievement 80 years on

From blockchain to digital currencies: The evolving ‘fintech for government’ agenda

A look ahead to the civil service in 25 years: Five minutes with Cristian Ianusi from Romania’s Ministry of Finance

From the financial crisis to the future of AI: Five minutes with Iceland’s director of economic affairs

Building a positive relationship with taxpayers: Five minutes with Georgia’s head of tax policy

Adapting financial systems to meet challenges: Five minutes with Singapore’s director of fiscal policy