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‘It’s a break from the norm’: how moonshot approaches can drive government innovation

At a time of unprecedented crises, governments need to innovate to meet massive – and fast-changing – challenges. In a Global Government Forum webinar, panellists looked at whether mission-based approaches […]

‘Search for the value in criticism’: five minutes with UAE’s Heba AlSamt

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When the black swans come home to roost: explaining inflation

News

‘The British civil service is relatively insular’: GGF’s latest Leading Questions podcast with political scientist Colin Talbot

A new Global Government Forum podcast is out featuring professor Colin Talbot – author of the compellingly titled Whitehall watching: reflections on innovation, inertia and ineptitude in British government – […]

US government works to attract tech talent amid industry layoffs; Singapore civil servants to receive above-inflation pay rise: management & workforce news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. US Department of Veterans Affairs bids for more competitive salaries to entice laid-off private […]
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UK civil servants highlight barriers to digital transformation in government

Officials in the UK government have named legacy technology, budget constraints and a lack of training as the top barriers to transforming government services in exclusive Global Government Forum research. […]
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Former Australian PM slammed by inquiry into secret appointments  

The decision of former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison to appoint himself to five additional departments in secret was “unnecessary” and “corrosive of trust in government”, an inquiry has found. […]

AI

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 […]

Artificial intelligence in the public sector: an engine for innovation in government… if we get it right

Carlos Santiso, head of digital, innovative and open government in the OECD’s public governance directorate, shares his thoughts on promoting the effective, responsible and ethical use of AI in the […]
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Estonia steps up virtual civil servant project

The Estonian government has called on tech experts from around the world to help develop its artificial intelligence-based virtual assistant, Bürokratt. In what Estonia is calling a world first for […]

Sustainability

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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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COP27: how finance ministries are working to net zero – but ‘missed a trick’ on COVID-19 response

Much talk at the COP27 has already touched on the centrality of finance to helping the world reach net zero and tackle the effects of climate change, with many developing […]
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How can governments turn COP27 climate change ambition into action?

To date, 139 countries have made net zero commitments and many agreed at COP26 in Glasgow last year to develop strengthened pledges. To fulfil these promises, governments need to put […]

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Interviews

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Women Leaders Index: how the Canadian public service achieved gender parity in its highest ranks

Canada is the only G20 country to have reached gender balance in public service leadership positions, a new report from Global Government Forum has found. Here, long-time public service leader […]

‘Search for the value in criticism’: five minutes with UAE’s Heba AlSamt

The awaan manager at Dubai Media Incorporated tells Global Government Forum about the draw of the civil service, venturing outside your comfort zone and UAE’s ‘Projects of the 50’ What […]

‘It is essential to think positively’: five minutes with Kenji Hiramoto

The head of data strategy, executive officer at the Government of Japan’s Digital Agency, tells GGF about the country’s government interoperability framework, modernising institutions, and why failing can be an […]
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‘Eliminate redundant and inefficient bureaucracy’: five minutes with Angola’s João Quipipa

João Quipipa, former secretary of state at the Angolan Treasury, now executive board member at UNITEL – the country’s part-government-owned telecommunications company – shares his proudest career achievements, his desire […]

Features

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‘It’s a break from the norm’: how moonshot approaches can drive government innovation

At a time of unprecedented crises, governments need to innovate to meet massive – and fast-changing – challenges. In a Global Government Forum webinar, panellists looked at whether mission-based approaches […]
A photo of Irish Department of Finance’s chief economist, John McCarthy speaks at Global Government Forum’s 2022 Government Finance Summit

When the black swans come home to roost: explaining inflation

The world has had to face a lot of ‘black swan’ disruptive events over recent years – and in responding to these immediate challenges, finance ministries have sometimes created new […]
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The day-to-day of digital transformation: how governments are honing their data strategies

As governments amass ever larger sums of data to keep pace with the growth of digital public services, big questions loom about how they’re using the information they have, and […]
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‘Work is an activity, not a place’: how governments are responding to the hybrid working era

The era of flexible working means that the offices public servants work in need to change. Global Government Forum brought together property experts from governments in Canada, the UK, and […]

Digital & Technology

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UK civil servants highlight barriers to digital transformation in government

Officials in the UK government have named legacy technology, budget constraints and a lack of training as the top barriers to transforming government services in exclusive Global Government Forum research. […]
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The day-to-day of digital transformation: how governments are honing their data strategies

As governments amass ever larger sums of data to keep pace with the growth of digital public services, big questions loom about how they’re using the information they have, and […]
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Indian government to activate digital ID at birth

The Indian government is working to expand its ‘Aadhaar’ digital ID scheme by assigning unique identification numbers to citizens at the time their birth is registered. Sixteen states in India […]
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Australian government forms joint taskforce to prevent cyber attacks

The Australian government is set to launch a joint taskforce whose job will be to target hackers before they launch cyber attacks risking key public service systems and citizen data. […]

Finance

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When the black swans come home to roost: explaining inflation

The world has had to face a lot of ‘black swan’ disruptive events over recent years – and in responding to these immediate challenges, finance ministries have sometimes created new […]
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver his Autumn Statement to parliament

The UK budget: behind the headlines

At two events last week, experts picked apart Jeremy Hunt’s Budget – finding heroic optimism, implausible plans, and some hard realities for departments and public servants. Matt Ross listened in […]
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UK government bids to halt financial turmoil after botched tax cuts

 Joao Quipipa, Angola

‘Eliminate redundant and inefficient bureaucracy’: five minutes with Angola’s João Quipipa

IMF criticises UK economic strategy; Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency in trouble: policy & delivery news in brief

Fintech in developing economies: paving the way for women’s financial inclusion

Fintech’s global growth: governments race for a route map

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Three reasons universal basic income pilots haven’t led to policy change – despite their success