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BRICS leaders urge richer nations to fund global energy transition
Wealthy nations should fund the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries, BRICS leaders reiterated at a summit in Rio de Janeiro on 7 July. BRICS is an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. In a joint statement released the…
COP30 president calls for ‘global NDC’ to spur collective action on climate change
The COP30 president André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has called for more coordinated global action on climate change and efforts to connect climate ambition with development opportunities. In his most recent Letter from the Presidency, Corrêa do Lago said that “despite outstanding breakthroughs and progress, we are still off track to achieve the goals of…
Brazilian pilot explores letting citizens control – and sell – their personal data
A pilot project in Brazil will explore enabling citizens to control and monetise their personal data. Dataprev, a state-owned technology company linked to Brazil’s Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services, has partnered with DrumWave, a technology company focused on personal data management and monetisation. The project includes the creation of a ‘data…
COP30 president calls for new governance mechanisms in climate change fight
New climate governance mechanisms are needed if countries are to meet their Paris Agreement commitments, the COP30 president has said. In a letter published last week, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago said that “it is high time we started reflecting on how to strengthen global governance to exponentially accelerate implementation”. The diplomat, who is currently…
Report calls for ‘state transformation’ to achieve Brazil’s sustainable growth goals
A new report, led by economist Mariana Mazzucato, recommends ways for Brazil to strengthen public procurement, state-owned enterprises and digital infrastructure to achieve its goal of sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Mazzucato is professor of economics of innovation and public value and founding director of the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) at University College…
Brazil’s new climate investment platform hailed as ‘an example to the world’
Brazil’s federal government has launched a new platform aimed at attracting international investment in climate projects to cut carbon emissions and boost the country’s green economy. The Brazilian Platform for Investments in Climate and Ecological Transformation (BIP) is led by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the ministries of environment and climate change; mines…
Transforming taxation with data and AI
All over the world, public finances are being squeezed, forcing governments to seek innovative ways to safeguard tax revenue and make services as user-friendly as possible. On a recent webinar, Global Government Forum, along with knowledge partner SAS, brought together a panel of four experts to discuss how governments are rising to the challenge of…
Attack versus defence: central bank digital currencies and cybersecurity threats
Most nations are exploring the possibility of launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and a handful of CBDCs are already live. This Global Government Fintech webinar explored the cyber-risks Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are an increasingly prominent topic for government authorities worldwide. Just a handful of nations – including the Bahamas, Jamaica and Nigeria – have to date…
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Empowering Public Servants to Make Confident, Informed Decisions with Data and AI
Governments around the world are working hard to extract – and act upon – the insights held in their vast data stores, and to embrace AI and the promise it holds for innovation and transformation. At the same time, economic pressures and constrained budgets are compelling public servants to do more with fewer resources, while governments are called to respond quickly and effectively to complex challenges.
Against this backdrop, data and AI can help those working in government both to streamline their workflows and make fast, informed decisions. This in turn drives efficiency and can unlock productivity gains – and ultimately lead to improved performance and better services for citizens.
Global Government Forum surveyed over 600 civil servants worldwide to understand how data and AI are being used in government decision-making and where there are further challenges and opportunities.
Read this report for insight into how governments are using data and AI in decision-making today and the potential for the future; the major challenges to using data and AI in decision-making and how to overcome them; and how AI agents can be used in decision-making.
The report includes examples of data and AI in decision-making from countries including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the US, and more.
(Published September 2025)
Making Government Work: Five Pillars of a Modern, Effective Civil Service
Around the world, governments are dealing with substantial challenges – from economic stagnation to the transition to net zero, military conflicts and cyber threats. Governments are also grappling with shifting geopolitics and the rise of populism – and all of these factors are set against the emergence of new technologies, including generative AI, which have the potential to fundamentally transform every aspect of society, but which also pose huge ethical, security and regulatory questions for the public sector.
The Making Government Work: Five pillars of a modern, effective civil service report was undertaken to help identify the key characteristics needed in a modern public service, with priorities ranging across leadership, digital service delivery, workforce development, cross-departmental integration, and citizen trust.
This report has been covered by publications around the world including the Financial Times, BBC Radio 4’s PM programme, Ottawa Citizen, Fed Manager, the Mandarin and the i newspaper.
(Published August 2024)
The Future of the Finance Ministry
From setting tax rates and financial regulations that create the ground rules for national economies, to allocating – and tracking – spending for public services, finance ministries occupy an essential role at the centre of government. Geopolitical crises have reinforced the importance of finance ministries, as they tackle both immediate shocks and long-term trends such as ageing populations, the digital transition, and the impact of moves to net zero.
Against this backdrop, this global research explores what the future finance ministry looks like and how to prepare for it.
Based on interviews with 10 senior leaders from finance ministries – led by John McCarthy, chief economist in Ireland’s Department of Finance, working with Ian Hall, editor, Global Government Finance, and Richard Johnstone, executive editor, Global Government Forum – the study identifies four key themes: the evolving role of the finance ministry in response to uncertainty; the shift to more flexible finance systems that support outcomes; digital transformation and the growth of AI; and the battle for talent and trust.
(Published May 2026)
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