Fighting AI with AI: GGF report explores how to tackle evolving public sector fraud threats

A new Global Government Forum research report has revealed some of the key approaches that governments around the world can use to tackle the evolving fraud threats they face. The […]

How to identify skills gaps in government – and close them

Lessons from Nairobi: Why we must not forget the material realities of AI

News

Albania introduces AI-powered minister to end corruption in public procurement

The prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has appointed the world’s first AI-generated minister to tackle state corruption and aid innovation in his cabinet. The AI minister, developed in partnership […]
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GenAI on the rise: UK public sector’s AI appetite and attitudes revealed in survey 

More than half of UK public servants in finance, transformation and digital jobs are using generative AI (‘GenAI’) in their day-to-day work – but more than 40% have encountered errors […]
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Greek government strikes deal with Open AI to use tools for education and start-ups

The government of Greece agreed a deal with US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI to make AI tools widely available for use in secondary education and small businesses.   The deal means […]
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Anti-fraud, digital ID and payments: UK public sector’s fintech priorities revealed

Anti-fraud, digital ID and payments innovation are the top three most important fintech-related fields for public sector use, a survey by Global Government Fintech can reveal. The UK Public Sector […]

AI

Lessons from Nairobi: Why we must not forget the material realities of AI

For Imogen Parker of the Ada Lovelace Institute, a Nairobi event on the global labour supply chains involved in AI and its environmental impacts re-anchored her mental image of the […]

Albania introduces AI-powered minister to end corruption in public procurement

The prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has appointed the world’s first AI-generated minister to tackle state corruption and aid innovation in his cabinet. The AI minister, developed in partnership […]
Scrabble tiles spelling out ChatGPT

Greek government strikes deal with Open AI to use tools for education and start-ups

The government of Greece agreed a deal with US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI to make AI tools widely available for use in secondary education and small businesses.   The deal means […]

Fighting AI with AI: GGF report explores how to tackle evolving public sector fraud threats

A new Global Government Forum research report has revealed some of the key approaches that governments around the world can use to tackle the evolving fraud threats they face. The […]

Features

How to identify skills gaps in government – and close them

Public and private sector experts from around the world share how they’re reimagining skills development and recruitment processes to enable greater agility in government   Governments need digitally-savvy public servants […]

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 […]

Sustainability

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US Department of Commerce starts posting GDP data on public blockchains

The US Department of Commerce has begun posting macroeconomic data on public blockchains – the administration’s latest move to embrace the use of innovative technology. Best-known for powering cryptocurrencies such […]
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Should governments pay businesses for climate disasters? Researchers unpack huge lawsuits in South Africa

The most catastrophic natural disaster ever recorded in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province – also the worst flood in South Africa for more than a century – has sparked two major […]

Why some climate policies are more popular than others – a psychologist explains

Despite growing concern about climate change, many countries have seen backlashes against certain environmental policies, often because they are seen as costly, restrictive or unfair. In France, an attempt to […]

Plastic pollution treaty fails as countries remain divided

International efforts to limit plastic pollution failed last week after 11 days of tense talks. The UN had convened delegates from more than 180 countries to its headquarters in Geneva, […]

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Interviews

‘Evolution takes time’: Five minutes with Iliya Nickelt of Germany’s economic development ministry

This interview with Iliya Nickelt, chief data scientist at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from Public Service Data.AI, […]

Drawing on international best practice: Five minutes with Gillian Dorner, deputy director of the OECD’s public governance directorate

This interview with Gillian Dorner, deputy director, public governance directorate at the OECD, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from Public Service Data.AI, taking place in London on 18 […]

Delivering a different kind of service: Five minutes with Martin Waudby, chief data officer, London Borough of Camden

This interview with Martin Waudby, chief data officer of the London Borough of Camden, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from Public Service Data.AI, taking place in London on […]

‘Believe in the value of your perspective’: Five minutes with Sadia Haider, deputy secretary at Pakistan’s ministry of human resource development

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, […]

Digital & Technology

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Canadian government IT agency flags digital risks and opportunities

In a briefing for Joel Lightbound, minister of government transformation, public works and procurement, leaders at Shared Services Canada (SSC) have outlined key challenges and opportunities for government digital transformation. […]

President Trump announces design initiative to make government digital services ‘useable and beautiful’

US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order to launch a new America by Design initiative aimed at improving government digital services and websites. It includes the creation of […]

UK Treasury takes steps to integrate finance and performance data

The UK Treasury department is to procure a system that will integrate finance and performance data as part of the government’s plans to “rewire the state”. The government published a […]

Trump administration launches health data-sharing initiative

The Trump administration has announced a new digital health initiative focused on making health information interoperable and enabling patients to access their own health records more easily. This includes promoting […]

Finance

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GenAI on the rise: UK public sector’s AI appetite and attitudes revealed in survey 

More than half of UK public servants in finance, transformation and digital jobs are using generative AI (‘GenAI’) in their day-to-day work – but more than 40% have encountered errors […]
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Anti-fraud, digital ID and payments: UK public sector’s fintech priorities revealed

Anti-fraud, digital ID and payments innovation are the top three most important fintech-related fields for public sector use, a survey by Global Government Fintech can reveal. The UK Public Sector […]
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Crypto Week kicks off in US with ‘landmark’ digital asset legislation in global spotlight

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US regulator orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto in mortgage applications

 Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves No 11 Downing Street, to deliver her Spending Review on 11 June. Treasury. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

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