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News in brief: UK department advances AI governance, back to office push could hit women hardest
Global Government Forum’s weekly roundup of public service news In this edition: UK Department for Business and Trade advances AI governance process The UK government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has provided initial feedback on implementing a governance process for the use of AI tools. In a blog post James McBride, AI data ethics…
Europe ‘unprepared’ for climate risks, AI threats to climate change, greening public spending, and more
Welcome to a new Global Government Forum newsletter looking at how governments around the world are working to achieve greater sustainability and meet climate targets at a time when this has never been more critical. We hope you enjoy this first edition, and please look out for more leading analysis of the work of governments…
The fight against climate change requires greater transparency
The global effort to combat climate change demands increased transparency and oversight, given the complex interplay of various stakeholders, rapidly evolving regulations, and substantial financial flows. And these, writes Steven-Hristo Evestus, inherently heighten the risk of corruption Climate-related shifts will impact living standards and established norms, exerting immense pressure on social and political fabrics worldwide.…
How can governments turn COP27 climate change ambition into action?
To date, 139 countries have made net zero commitments and many agreed at COP26 in Glasgow last year to develop strengthened pledges. To fulfil these promises, governments need to put in place plans to decarbonise large swathes of their economy and begin building the capacity to make it happen. However, the details of exactly how…
Trump White House ‘pushed back on COVID advice’; New Zealand mulls ‘managed retreat’ amid climate threat; Israel to open up government data: policy & delivery news in brief
Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of all the news you need to know but might have missed Trump White House pushed back against COVID-19 advice of government scientists Senior White House officials questioned proposals for government coronavirus guidance to advise Americans not to attend church or other religious services due to the risk of passing…
Governments are failing to act fast enough on climate adaptation, warns international panel of scientists
Climate change is having widespread impacts on human health, economies and natural ecosystems, but adaptation to changes is not being prioritised, according to the latest warning from international climate scientists. Written by 270 authors and approved by 195 governments over a two-week meeting, the report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) collates the…
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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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