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Exclusive: progress being made on gender equality in the public sector but obstacles remain, Global Government Forum survey finds  

Nearly 60% of officials say that progress has been made towards gender equality since they joined the public service, but barriers including childcare and insufficient mentoring opportunities are still holding […]

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Turmoil ahead: will the pendulum swing again to change New Zealand’s public sector?

With the general election in New Zealand less than a month away, the country’s public services are braced for change. Tim Fish explores New Zealand’s public service reform history and […]

From digital ID to the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: how to deal with crises in government

The most senior civil servant in Estonia has shared his reflections on how governments can deal with crises in an exclusive interview with Global Government Forum. In Global Government Forum’s […]
New Zealand prime minister Chris Hipkins Announces Cost of Living Policy in election campaign

New Zealand election battle lines drawn over public services

A series of announcements by the major political parties contesting for power at the next general election in New Zealand – scheduled for 14 October – have put public services […]

Time to transform: exploring the AI readiness of UAE and Japan

At the Global Government Summit in Singapore, civil service leaders from 16 countries met to explore five of the biggest challenges facing their countries – debating in the fourth session […]

‘Across the public sector there is a sense of excitement but also worry, and both feelings are justified’: can governments ensure AI is equitable?

Concerns are growing about artificial intelligence and its ability to exacerbate inequalities. Global Government Forum convened a panel of public servants from around the world for a webinar on how […]

Expect the unexpected: the lessons from COVID about public health and preparedness

At the Global Government Summit in Singapore, civil service leaders from 16 countries met to explore five of the biggest challenges facing their countries. In the third session, they discussed […]
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Integrity under threat: civil service ethics in the era of populism

Populism left an indelible mark on the 2010s, and its hold in democracies remains strong. During a Global Government Forum webinar, experts discussed how civil servants can maintain legitimacy at […]

Sea change: data-driven decisions in a post-pandemic world

At the Global Government Summit in Singapore, civil service leaders from 16 countries met to explore five of the biggest challenges facing their countries – debating in the second session […]
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The one-two punch: protecting living standards in an era of conflict and inflation

At the Global Government Summit in Singapore, civil service leaders from 16 countries met to explore five of the biggest challenges facing their countries – debating first how to protect […]