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Global Government Forum research reveals the top factors that enable civil service innovation

Support from leaders, a culture of open communication and risk-taking, skills like adaptability, and access to the right tools and data are among the top factors that enable innovation to […]

License to build: understanding what people think about public sector use of AI

Brazilian pilot explores letting citizens control – and sell – their personal data

News

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US Office of Personnel Management sets out federal workforce reforms to build ‘high-performance culture’

The US government has set out the pillars of a revised performance management regime for civil servants with the aim of building a “culture of excellence” in the federal workforce. […]
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‘Business as usual is no longer acceptable’: Nigeria’s civil service head sets out how to rejuvenate, innovate and accelerate

The head of the civil service of the federation of Nigeria has hailed the launch of “a movement of renewal, creativity and bold progress in public service” at the International […]

UK developing data tool to track cloud spend across government

The UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) is developing a ‘cloud cost data solution’ to give a central picture of the total usage and spend on cloud services across the public […]

Majority of citizens support development of global climate policy, study finds

More than 80% of citizens across 20 countries think public policies to tackle climate change need to be put in place at the global level, while a majority support the […]

AI

G7 launches AI innovation challenge to transform public services

Members of the G7 are creating an innovation challenge with the goal of unblocking AI adoption in the public sector. The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, […]

UK government to boost civil service AI skills in latest One Big Thing campaign

The UK civil service has said it will launch its newest One Big Thing campaign this autumn with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The One Big Thing initiative aims […]

United Arab Emirates launches training programme for chief AI officers

Chief artificial intelligence officers across federal government agencies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are to receive two weeks of AI training to strengthen the country’s hand in the future […]

Do we need a ‘What Works Centre’ for public sector AI?

Research has identified a need for evidence on AI efficacy and impacts if it is to be used fairly and safely in the public sector and deliver value for money. […]

Features

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Global Government Forum research reveals the top factors that enable civil service innovation

Support from leaders, a culture of open communication and risk-taking, skills like adaptability, and access to the right tools and data are among the top factors that enable innovation to […]

Relive all the sessions from Innovation 2025

Thousands of delegates flocked to London in March to hear how government leaders from around the world are innovating to deliver high-quality services for citizens You can watch the sessions […]
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Trusting the process, trusting the product: how governments can win over the public on AI

Trust in artificial intelligence (AI) may not have been the main issue on which Canada’s federal election was fought earlier this year, but its one that looms as large there […]

Sustainability

Majority of citizens support development of global climate policy, study finds

More than 80% of citizens across 20 countries think public policies to tackle climate change need to be put in place at the global level, while a majority support the […]

Government structures ill-equipped to deliver climate-resilient infrastructure, report finds  

Weak adaptation plans, undefined roles and responsibilities, and a lack of systems thinking are among the challenges preventing governments from delivering climate-resilient infrastructure, according to a new report. In its […]
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UK water industry review urges improved environmental regulation

A government review of the privatised water industry in England and Wales has set out interim findings for reform of the sector, including a need to improve regulation. The Independent […]

EU ‘on course to achieve 2030 emissions target’

The European Union is “well on track” to meet its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by the end of the decade. The European Commission’s assessment of National […]

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Interviews

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 […]

A wider spectrum: Five minutes with Richard Prager, chief scientific advisor at the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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 conference. Taking place in London […]

Digital & Technology

UK developing data tool to track cloud spend across government

The UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) is developing a ‘cloud cost data solution’ to give a central picture of the total usage and spend on cloud services across the public […]
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UK reforms data rules to improve public sector sharing

The UK government’s reforms to data rules have become law, with ministers saying that the changes will make life easier for British people through better joined up data use across […]
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Projects shortlisted for Canada Public Service Data/AI Challenge

Four projects focusing on how to better use data or artificial intelligence in government have been shortlisted for the next stage of the Public Service Data/AI Challenge in Canada. The shortlisted […]

GenAI and distributed-ledger tech to have ‘transformative’ impact, says Ireland’s digitalisation minister

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed-ledger technology (DLT) are among the “disruptive technologies” that will have a “transformative impact” for everyone using financial services, Ireland’s government minister for digitalisation said […]

Finance

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

The US Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) is calling for the government to learn lessons from COVID-19 and use data analytics to prevent fraud. New PRAC analysis estimates that the […]

GenAI and distributed-ledger tech to have ‘transformative’ impact, says Ireland’s digitalisation minister

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed-ledger technology (DLT) are among the “disruptive technologies” that will have a “transformative impact” for everyone using financial services, Ireland’s government minister for digitalisation said […]
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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
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Global Government Forum’s flagship finance events examine how to account for a changing world

DWP hunts ‘strategic supplier’ of open banking tech for Universal Credit 

US secures large government-wide software discount with Google