All posts tagged "equity"

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  Is DEI a spent force, or could it be revived by merit?

  ‘As governments worldwide face increasing scrutiny over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, how should they react, and could a merit-focused approach offer a more sustainable DEI future?’ ask Andrew

  • Posted March 19, 2025
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  Australia publishes new government data and digital strategy; UK to accelerate plans to move 22,000 civil service roles out of London: news in brief

  Global Government Forum’s digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Australian government sets out ‘unified blueprint’ for maximising digital and data capabilities The Australian government

  • Posted December 20, 2023
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  ‘Across the public sector there is a sense of excitement but also worry, and both feelings are justified’: can governments ensure AI is equitable?

  Concerns are growing about artificial intelligence and its ability to exacerbate inequalities. Global Government Forum convened a panel of public servants from around the world for a webinar on how

  • Posted August 7, 2023
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  Record number of women hired to Japanese civil service – but proportion remains low

  The number of women appointed to roles in Japan’s national civil service has reached a record high of 38.7% in 2022-23, official figures show. The percentage translates to women accounting

  • Posted June 28, 2023
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  US revitalises federal employee support programmes to boost wellness and productivity

  The US Office of Personnel Management has produced guidance outlining a standardised approach to employee wellness programmes across government. The aim is to encourage agencies to re-evaluate and enhance staff

  • Posted May 30, 2023
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  Israel to prepare climate change readiness plans; Australia made ‘significant mistakes’ in COVID response, review finds: policy & delivery news in brief

  Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Israeli government departments to prepare climate change readiness plans All government departments in Israel

  • Posted October 27, 2022
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  Black public servants in Canada having to ‘recount trauma’ in US$1.97bn racism lawsuit, says organiser

  One of the organisers behind a legal case alleging black public servants suffered racism over a period of five decades has accused the Government of Canada of delaying the case

  • Posted September 29, 2022
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  US assesses COVID stimulus package equity; NZ unveils vaccine tech platform; and Canada introduces gun control law: policy & delivery news in brief

  Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of all the news you need to know but might have missed American Rescue Plan successful in enhancing equity but more needs to be done,

  • Posted June 2, 2022
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  Built for all: A global framework for building inclusive economies

  The pandemic presents the opportunity to build a better future that supports inclusive growth, sustained prosperity, equal participation, and responsible stewardship. It’s been over eighteen months since people around the

  • Posted September 9, 2021
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  US agencies tasked with annual diversity reporting in new Biden order

  President Biden has signed a new executive order aimed at removing the multiple workplace barriers faced by US federal employees from disadvantaged communities, with the aspiration of turning government administration

  • Posted July 1, 2021
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