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From ideas to impact: how government can move the dial on innovation
The barriers to driving innovation in government are often discussed – but not so often what needs to be done to overcome them. During a roundtable supported by PA Consulting and held at Global Government Forum’s Innovation 2026 conference, participants talked about possible solutions – and why the word ‘risk’ might be part of the…
How to achieve the UK government’s vision to transform public sector data sharing
Better use of data is essential to the UK government’s digital transformation ambitions. But as government leaders at a roundtable supported by Snowflake and held at Global Government Forum’s Innovation 2026 conference emphasised, cross-organisational principles, guidance and legislation are needed to make data-sharing happen at scale Effective data-sharing between government departments and across the public…
Civil and public servants energised to accelerate government modernisation following inspiring Innovation 2026
On 24 and 25 March, thousands of civil and public servants from around the world gathered at Global Government Forum’s Innovation conference and exhibition in London to hear from government leaders and share insights and ideas about all things innovation and digital transformation in government. At the two-day event, more than 180 leaders responsible for…
Second day of Innovation 2026 to continue showcasing public service transformation
The second day of innovation 2026 will continue to share insights on how governments can transform how they deliver to an audience of public servants. The second day of the flagship public service exhibition and conference, which brings together government leaders from across the globe, will cover topics such as making public service transformation happen…
Innovation 2026 to showcase government transformation across two days in London
Civil servants from around the world will convene in London this week to share insights on how governments are transforming how they work to deliver services for citizens and help civil servants work more efficiently and effectively. Taking place at the Excel Centre in London on 24 and 25 March 2026, Innovation is a unique…
Civil servants primed to share insights, learn from peers and gain inspiration at Global Government Forum’s Innovation conference
Thousands of civil and public servants from the UK and beyond will gather in London on 24 and 25 March to hear how government leaders from around the world are innovating to improve services for citizens and to enable their teams to work more efficiently and effectively. The Innovation conference and exhibition – which Cat…
The harms of not using data in health: Five minutes with Rory Collins, chief executive, UK Biobank
In this series of ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil service and public sector leaders who will speak at our Innovation 2026 conference. Taking place in London on 24 and 25 March, attendees will hear leaders from around the world speak on a range of topics related to driving the transformation of…
Building a joined-up state: UK government leaders share Innovation 2026 insights
As we approach this year’s Innovation conference and exhibition, taking place on 24 and 25 March 2026 in London, we asked the event’s speakers to tell us what innovation-related topics they’re most looking forward to discussing – and the insights that will help drive their priorities forward in the months ahead. Here, we pull together…
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Discover independent research reports, surveys and in-depth studies from Global Government Forum and knowledge partners, exploring the most important issues facing governments and the public sector. Our research provides practical insights and evidence-based recommendations for senior civil servants, policymakers and public sector leaders. Our reports combine exclusive survey data, expert analysis and interviews with government leaders from around the world to help public sector organisations improve performance, inform policy and deliver better outcomes for citizens.
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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