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Why good decisions follow good data

Sharing the insights from a recent Global Government Forum webinar looking at how to use data in policymaking to boost collaborative problem-solving in government. Governments are very good at collecting […]

Governments navigate the double-edged sword of AI

Artificial intelligence could boost civil service productivity by 45%, estimates suggest – but it also presents major new challenges for government, including rapid economic change and an urgent need for […]

Data Challenge serves as an engine of innovation for Canada’s public services

Canada’s Public Service Data Challenge neatly addresses the barriers to innovation in government – drawing great ideas out of the workforce, and pushing the best right through to implementation. In […]

How governments are building resilience to address today’s crises and tomorrow’s catastrophes

For those at the top of government, crises are growing in both frequency and complexity. And while civil service leaders tackle each fresh disaster, they must keep on working to […]

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 […]