All posts tagged "representation"

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  The power of quiet persistence: Five minutes with Vanna Aldin, chief economist at the UK work and pensions department

  In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from women civil and public servants as part of our Global Government Women’s Network coverage. In this interview,

  • Posted May 14, 2025
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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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  Is gender equality under threat? An International Women’s Day conversation with Julia Gillard and Bridget Phillipson  

  Those involved in the women’s liberation movements in the US and Europe in the 1960s would be dismayed to learn the results of a new report, which shows that young

  • Posted March 6, 2025
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  Women’s Network news round-up: From gender bias in AI to Australia’s new equality strategy

  It’s been a busy month for women-focused and gender equality news. Here we pull together a selection of articles from the last few weeks, including an interview on gender bias

  • Posted February 21, 2025
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  Facing the future: exclusive interview with UK Treasury chief Cat Little on how to navigate uncertain times

  The second permanent secretary to the UK Treasury and head of the Government Finance Function tells Global Government Forum about navigating headwinds, productivity plans, and the imperative for government decision-makers

  • Posted February 14, 2024
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  ‘Women from diverse communities and experiences bring unique insights to the table’: Five minutes with Sonia Karim, director of Sierra Leone’s Cabinet Affairs Department

  In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from women civil and public servants as part of our Global Government Women’s Network coverage. In this

  • Posted December 18, 2023
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  Breaking down the barriers: attracting women to male-dominated roles and professions

  Governments around the world should be working to attract women into fields and roles traditionally dominated by men – and to making sure their voices are heard when they get

  • Posted October 24, 2023
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  ‘Empowering people with a sense of possibility’: GGF’s Leading Questions podcast with New Zealand’s former public service chief Iain Rennie

  Global Government Forum’s latest Leading Questions podcast features Iain Rennie, whose decades-long public service career culminated in eight years as New Zealand’s state services commissioner. In this episode, Iain tells

  • Posted June 1, 2023
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