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Public Policy Design & Delivery

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Four megatrends shaping government – and what they mean for the future

From dealing with the fallout from a global pandemic and implementing plans to reach net zero, to trying to cushion people from an energy and inflation crisis and adapt to […]

Australian PM calls inquiry into ‘robodebt’ scandal; Philippines government to invest in climate change measures: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Australian PM calls inquiry into ‘robodebt’ scandal The Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has […]

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Victorian state government to give away COVID masks; UK civil service cuts ‘would hit services’: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed Victorian state government to give away masks to tackle COVID wave The Victorian state […]

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Government reform on the cards in Australia after revelations that ex-PM gave himself additional powers in secret

It has been revealed that former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself head of five ministries during his time in office, in what his successor called an “unprecedented […]

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Staying in the loop on your commute or on the beach: the best public policy and government podcasts this summer

Podcasts have become a key information source for public and civil servants. Along with books, periodicals and social networking, podcasts are key elements of the media landscape for officials around […]

Australian Treasury to supercharge engagement with academics; women’s health strategy for England unveiled: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed Australian Treasury secretary calls for closer ties between public servants and academics The federal […]

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‘Once in a generation opportunity’ to reset public sector, says UK local authority chief

The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic provides the UK public sector with an opportunity to rethink how services are delivered and provide greater joining up of provision, a local authority […]

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Letter from Ottawa: a little perspective on public service problems

Passport processing delays have prompted debate about service delivery in Canada. Michael Wernick, the country’s former cabinet secretary, warns against catastrophising – and says old ways of talking about the […]

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Helping or hindering? How to make regulation an effective policy delivery tool

Regulations are designed to protect consumers, health, the environment, society. But if not implemented properly, they can fail in their objectives or have unintended consequences that can in turn harm […]

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UK government hires chief people and digital officers; Sri Lankan PM’s office breached in protests against corruption: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed UK government appoints chief people officer and chief digital officer Boris Johnson, the UK’s […]