We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we use in our Privacy Policy. Accept and Close

Opinion

UN members see need for ramped-up progress on gender equality

The world’s nations are lagging woefully behind in meeting targets for achieving gender equality by 2030, but a new round of initiatives has stirred hope of progress, writes Linda Robinson […]

A photo of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Letter from Ottawa: diagnosing the elements of Tired Government Syndrome

Parliament has returned in Canada for what’s likely a final session before the election. If history is any guide, the government will find it hard to make progress before the […]
A pcitrue of the president of the nations who form the Mercosur southern common market.

Migration governance in flux. What can Africa learn from the rest of the world?

African governments have long looked to work together to free movement of people across the continent. As they work to make further progress, what are the lessons that can be […]
A man reads the news headlines on his phone.

Canadian government’s battle with big tech platforms and what it means for the future of journalism

Canada recently passed a law to address the continuing financial woes of its traditional news media, trust in which has steadily fallen to 42% in 2022. The Online News Act, […]

In pursuit of public good: the need for a welfare revolution in South Africa

Jelena Vidojević of the New South Institute argues that South Africa must introduce comprehensive welfare reform if it is to address socio-economic divisions and deliver for the public good South […]
A photograph NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg at a press conference following the meeting with Sweden, Finland and Türkiye. Photo: NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Vilnius summit will reflect fresh sense of purpose over Ukraine war – but hard questions remain over membership issues

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given NATO fresh sense of purpose and momentum. But the summit this week at Vilnius need to address a number of key issues The US […]
Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa.

Learning from global experiences: transforming public administration through senior civil service reforms

A review of international best practice by the New South Institute reveals a number of key principles countries need to follow to improve the work of their governments The challenge […]
A picture of the Canadian parliament buildings from a Hot Air Balloon, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Letter from Ottawa: transitions and reboots for the public service

A new clerk takes the top job at a period of unusual attention and angst in the Canadian government. Political tumult is ever-present, even two years from an election, and […]
Frayed red rope against a black background. Tension.

Ministers need to better understand the tension between urgency and realism in government if they want to deliver

Failures in government policy delivery are often blamed on civil servants. But, in the second of two articles for Global Government Forum, Andrew Kakabadse, professor of governance and leadership at […]

Is dealing with aggressive ministers now the reality for UK civil servants?

Aggressive ‘Raab-like’ behaviour is endemic in the ministerial environment and, if it continues, we cannot expect the civil service to continue displaying unquestionable devotion to duty, says Andrew Kakabadse, professor […]