Investment in modern tools key enabler of digital innovation in government

Investment in modern tools and platforms and associated training are considered critical to enabling governments to capitalise on digital and data for innovation, according to civil servants surveyed by Global […]

Troubling or trusted: Citizens’ sentiment on big tech in public sector AI

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News

Countries have a legal obligation to tackle climate change, International Court of Justice rules

Wealthy nations must comply with international commitments to limit pollution or risk having to pay compensation to countries hardest hit by climate change, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has […]

US federal government launches action plan to ‘win AI race’

The US federal government has published its artificial intelligence action plan, building on an executive order signed by president Donald Trump in January to drive AI innovation across the country. […]

Canadian public service could face 57,000 job losses amid budget squeeze, according to think tank

The Canadian federal government could face over 57,000 job losses between 2024 and 2028, according to analysis by a leading think tank. The report from the Canadian Centre for Policy […]

President Trump creates new US civil service employment category to ‘increase the horsepower’ for policy implementation

US president Donald Trump has created a new employment category for federal public servants with the aim of enabling the administration to hire political appointees to key policymaking roles. The […]

AI

US federal government launches action plan to ‘win AI race’

The US federal government has published its artificial intelligence action plan, building on an executive order signed by president Donald Trump in January to drive AI innovation across the country. […]

Troubling or trusted: Citizens’ sentiment on big tech in public sector AI

Policymakers need to make sure that AI in the public sector is being driven by public, not private, interests – and support public confidence in private sector involvement through transparency […]

New Zealand launches its first national AI strategy

The government of New Zealand has published a national artificial intelligence strategy in a bid to drive AI adoption across the economy. Shane Reti, the government’s minister of science, innovation […]

AI makes water shortages harder to predict, says UK Environment Agency

Advancements in artificial intelligence have created a blind spot for the UK government over future water shortages in England, the Environment Agency has said. Data centres used to power AI are […]

Features

Investment in modern tools key enabler of digital innovation in government

Investment in modern tools and platforms and associated training are considered critical to enabling governments to capitalise on digital and data for innovation, according to civil servants surveyed by Global […]

Research identifies top skills that support innovation in government

When asked about the top skills for civil servants to develop so they can better drive innovation, adaptability to change is viewed as the most essential, with nearly 60% of […]

Slick cities: How local authorities are using AI to tackle their most pressing problems

AI offers huge potential for local and city governments to improve services for residents and to make operations more efficient. These public service organisations also often have the agility to […]

Sustainability

Countries have a legal obligation to tackle climate change, International Court of Justice rules

Wealthy nations must comply with international commitments to limit pollution or risk having to pay compensation to countries hardest hit by climate change, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has […]

UN sets out opportunities and risks for AI in climate action

Developing countries will need support to expand digital infrastructure and skills, build comprehensive datasets and to offset energy and water consumption if they are to use artificial intelligence to address […]

BRICS leaders urge richer nations to fund global energy transition

Wealthy nations should fund the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries, BRICS leaders reiterated at a summit in Rio de Janeiro on 7 July.   BRICS is an […]

COP30 president calls for ‘global NDC’ to spur collective action on climate change

The COP30 president André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has called for more coordinated global action on climate change and efforts to connect climate ambition with development opportunities. In his most […]

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Quiet AI: how to cut through the noise to make artificial intelligence work in government

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Interviews

‘Making the system more equitable for those who follow’: Five minutes with Dr Ranjana Sharma, chief scientist, Natural Resources Canada

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from women civil and public servants as part of our Global Government Women’s Network. In this interview, Dr […]

The power of quiet persistence: Five minutes with Vanna Aldin, chief economist at the UK work and pensions department

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from women civil and public servants as part of our Global Government Women’s Network coverage. In this interview, […]

Simplifying citizens’ lives: Five minutes with Birna Íris Jónsdóttir, chief executive of Digital Iceland

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation 2025 conference. Taking place in […]

Digital & Technology

Investment in modern tools key enabler of digital innovation in government

Investment in modern tools and platforms and associated training are considered critical to enabling governments to capitalise on digital and data for innovation, according to civil servants surveyed by Global […]
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‘Not just another back office function’: US government pledges to empower federal CIOs

A senior figure in the White House has called for technology leaders in the federal government to be embedded in leadership across departments and agencies, and to better coordinate on […]
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UK government’s ‘once only’ rule to remove need for citizens to repeat information

The UK government will implement a rule meaning that citizens don’t need to repeat information across multiple services and departments, a minister has confirmed. Responding to a parliamentary question earlier […]

UK government agrees deal with Google to tackle legacy tech

The UK government has agreed a deal with Google Cloud to phase out old public service contracts and to provide civil servants with the technology skills they need. The partnership […]

Finance

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Crypto Week kicks off in US with ‘landmark’ digital asset legislation in global spotlight

Three high-profile pieces of digital assets legislation are in line to be discussed by the House of Representatives during Crypto Week in Washington DC, which is kicking off today. The […]
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US regulator orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto in mortgage applications

The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to draw up proposals to consider cryptocurrency as an asset in mortgage risk assessments. The independent […]
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Call to rewire UK government Spending Review process to create ‘always on’ approach

Data analytics could prevent billions in fraud, says US oversight committee

GenAI and distributed-ledger tech to have ‘transformative’ impact, says Ireland’s digitalisation minister
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Public sector fintech moves up a gear as Dublin hosts fourth Global Government Fintech Lab

UK Spending Review sets out how government will make reform of the state happen

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UK Spending Review 2025: live updates