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UAE looks to drones for speedy public services

Items like passports and ID cards may one day be delivered to citizens in the United Arab Emirates by unmanned aircraft, according to recent reports. The plan is intended to […]

Lebanese public services under pressure from Syrian refugees

An influx of refugees from war-torn Syria is putting unprecedented pressure on Lebanon’s public services. According to the United Nations, there are officially now one million Syrian refugees in Lebanon. […]

Germany’s public sector workers win 3% pay rise

Public sector workers in Germany were awarded a three per cent pay rise in March, following a series of “token” strikes across the country. The pay increase was agreed after […]

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Empower the centre and strengthen departmental leadership to realise the potential of data, say UK civil servants

A major new survey has found that civil servants see better use of data as the key to improving public services and staff tools – and they back action by […]

Why is workforce analytics the key to driving public sector transformation?

To build the society we want, we need our public servants to lead the way. The question is: how can government departments create the perfect blend of skills and experience […]

How tech helps government departments improve the efficiency of fraud investigations

Fraud, theft and misuse of government services costs the UK public sector more than £40 billion per year. But technology can help officials to analyse intelligence, pinpoint patterns of behaviour, […]

Face the challenge: Singapore’s solution to digital ID verification

Facial verification technology is quietly gaining ground for digital identity management and authentication. Device-based face verification, such Apple FaceID or Google Face Unlock, are being used by millions of consumers […]