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Italian Chamber of Deputies passes ethics code

The Italian parliament’s lower house has passed an ethics code, closing a loophole under which members of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies were among the few parliamentarians in Europe not governed […]

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announces new senior public service shuffle

More changes among Canada’s senior civil servants have been announced by prime minister Justin Trudeau. One move which took effect yesterday involves Janine Sherman, who was promoted from assistant secretary to […]

Singapore launches single platform for government e-services

Singapore has today launched a new digital platform bringing together a range of government e-services. MyInfo provides a single access point for citizens who will be able to to enter […]

OECD to hold webinar on education policy

The OECD is holding a webinar on improving global competency through education to achieve inclusive growth. Andreas Schleicher, the director for education and skills, and special adviser on education policy […]

Estonian government approves draft legislation to allow remote opening of bank accounts

The government of Estonia has approved draft legislation to allow e-residents to open Estonian bank accounts remotely. Under current law, people can already obtain Estonian e-residency and open and run […]

UK’s science funding model weak in supporting business growth, says former science minister

The UK’s concentration on university-led scientific research has created a system less able to support business growth and government policymaking than those in Germany and other big competitor nations, Britain’s […]

New Zealand prime minister John Key announces new top civil service post

New Zealand’s prime minister John Key has today announced education chief Peter Hughes as the next state services commissioner and head of state services. Hughes, who holds a post-graduate degree […]

German government agrees to 4.75% wage increase for public sector workers

More than 2m public sector workers in Germany will see their wages rise by 4.75% over two years after unions staged several public sector strikes which last week grounded hundreds […]

Ian Watt becomes board member at defence company BAE Systems Australia

Australia’s former top civil servant Dr Ian Watt has been appointed non-executive chairman of the country’s largest defence company. BAE Systems Australia said the board post has been newly created […]

Justin Trudeau announces senior appointment at Department for Indigenous Affairs

Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, has announced a new senior appointment at the department responsible for policies relating to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Diane Lafleur, currently assistant deputy minister at […]