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New Australian government website passes first digital assessment, led by British civil servants

A new Australian government website, which will be structured around users needs rather than just departmental structures, has passed its first digital assessment carried out by a team of UK […]

Mauritius good governance law can inspire other countries, says Commonwealth official

Legislation passed in Mauritius to combat corruption and promote good governance could provide valuable lessons for other countries, the deputy secretary-general of the Commonwealth Secretariat Dr Josephine Ojiambo has said. […]

UK cross-government leadership group highlights departmental ‘good practice’ initatives

A cross-government group of senior leaders in the British government has released a list of ten good practice examples it believes will enhance leadership skills drawn together from different departments. […]

India plans drone fleet to assess crop damage

The Indian government is planning to purchase drone technology to improve and speed up assessments of crop damage, improving the compensation system for farmers within its newly-unveiled insurance scheme. A […]

Canada’s government moves to repeal law enabling it to unilaterally pass sick leave changes

The government of Canada has moved to repeal a law passed under the previous administration by which it could push through a new public service sick leave system without negotiating […]

World Bank looking for new Africa regional head

The World Bank Group is looking for an experienced manager with fluent English and preferably also French and Portuguese to lead its regional Africa team. The ideal candidate will have […]

Australia’s chief scientist calls for increased investment in renewable energy

Australia’s new chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel has called for greater investment in the research and development of technology for renewable energy. Finkel, who has been in his role for just over […]

Korea is world leader in R&D spending, China ahead of EU, OECD data shows

Korea and Israel are investing much more in research & development as a share of GDP than other advanced economies with lower public R&D budgets holding back spending in many […]

Hong Kong and Singapore top global economic freedom ranking for 22nd year running

Hong Kong and Singapore have topped a global economic freedom ranking for the 22nd year in a row, while major economies like the United States and Germany have missed out […]

Canada’s Scott Brison warns negotiations with unions must be ‘realistic’

Canada’s Treasury Board president Scott Brison has warned that negotiations must be realistic as his department meets with public service unions this week to discuss wages and other employment terms. […]