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Policing politics: how to restore ethical standards in government

A recent Institute for Government event debated how to restore the British public’s faith in politicians – which, long tenuous, was further undermined in Boris Johnson’s chaotic stint as PM. […]

A photo of male and female figures sitting on piles of piles of coins to represent the gender pay gap

Evidence-based action: the key tools governments can use to tackle the gender pay gap

The gender pay gap in the public sector – and wider society – is a persistent problem. At a GGF webinar, experts from different governments around the world shared thoughts […]

Kazakhstan’s digital government moment in the sun

In a region known more for its natural resources than digital prowess, Kazakhstan’s leadership is making waves across central Asia, writes Luke Cavanaugh In October last year, Kazakhstan’s International and […]

Election disinformation: how AI-powered bots work and how you can protect yourself from their influence

Social media platforms have become more than mere tools for communication. They’ve evolved into bustling arenas where truth and falsehood collide. Among these platforms, X stands out as a prominent […]

Digital transformation baton passes to Canada after GovernmentDX event in Washington DC

Welcome to Global Government Forum’s monthly Digital and Data Monitor. This month’s newsletter includes some reflections on the GovernmentDX conference held in Washington DC last week – as well as […]
Alison Pritchard speaking at Global Government Digital Summit

The battle of the data strategies

When ChatGPT was invited to pick a winner, a session on data strategies took on an unexpectedly competitive tone at the Government Digital Summit. Would the UK or Canada win […]

Beyond budget cuts: Experts discuss strategies for boosting government productivity while protecting services

Governments globally are working to manage funding to maintain financial stability at a challenging economic time. On a recent Global Government Forum webinar, experts from the United Kingdom and the […]

‘Team captains’: National digital leaders on the role of governments in cybersecurity

Cybercriminals and hostile intelligence agencies present an ever-growing risk to the systems, assets and reputations of both private and public sector organisations. At the Government Digital Summit, national IT chiefs […]

Canadian government departments are balancing AI optimism with caution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve services for the public and transform the way civil servants work. During a recent Global Government Forum webinar, experts from government organisations […]

Taming the tiger: national digital chiefs on the powers and perils of AI

At the Government Digital Summit, top digital leaders were as daunted by the risks around AI as they were excited by its potential to transform public services. In a fascinating […]