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government digital capability

‘Everyone in the public service needs digital capability’: How governments are scaling skills

The third in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a level of digital capability is now needed by all civil […]

Gregory Barbaccia

US federal chief information officer Greg Barbaccia to leave government

The US federal government’s chief information officer Greg Barbaccia has announced that he will leave government at the end of August. In an email to the US federal Chief Information […]
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Maximising the potential of government data: insights from GGF’s Data Summit

Data is fundamental to the work of modern government. To support civil servants in maximising the value of the data they collect, and in harnessing its potential to drive developments […]
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Hidden challenges and strategies for success: How governments are developing their digital bench strength

The second in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how governments are bolstering their technical bench strength, from apprenticeships and innovation […]
Scaling use of data and AI in government

Transformation loading: leaders share insights on unlocking the power of data and AI in government

If governments are to modernise and meet public demands, they must embrace data and AI to make efficiencies, produce more informed public policy and deliver improved services for citizens. So, […]

Why governments must ‘grab the nettle’ on digital capability

The first in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines why governments need a clearer picture of the people, skills and suppliers […]
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OECD warns ‘institutional incoherence’ is undermining members’ digital ambitions

Report identifies five challenges to digital transformation and a “common thread” of a lack of join up across individual initiatives, policy instruments and digital components The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in […]
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Unlocking potential: how the Government of Canada is working to optimise its data assets

Governments around the world are struggling to make the most of their data. During a Global Government Forum webinar, Canadian public service leaders discussed the importance of data mapping, stewardship, […]
Martin Waudby

‘Producing great results despite constraints’: Five minutes with Martin Waudby, Chief Data Officer, London Borough of Camden

In this series of ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from city leaders who will speak at Global AI Cities 2026, taking place in Greater Manchester, UK, on 16 […]
The Governemt Service Delivery conference takes place following two days of talks in Washington D.C. on digital transformation.

Senior US federal leaders and international government innovators share insights at Global Government Forum conference in Washington D.C.

Senior leaders from across the US federal government will come together in Washington D.C. today as part of Global Government Forum’s Government Service Delivery 2026 conference. The conference focuses on […]