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Integrate mission governance into climate policy, says OECD
Governments should integrate mission governance into climate mitigation efforts to better drive progress towards green goals, the OECD has said. In its report – ‘Harnessing mission governance to achieve national climate targets’ – published last week, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development recommended that governments leverage mission governance principles to meet their Nationally-Determined…
Formal data-sharing mandates should be introduced in UK public sector, suggests study
Permanent secretaries in the UK civil service should be given formal mandates to share data for the public good, according to a new study by PA Consulting in partnership with the Office for National Statistics and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority. Based on interviews with 29 experts from 20 public sector organisations, including the Cabinet…
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…
The heart of the problem: reviving the centre of UK government
After a series of missteps and a very public turf war inside No 10, new UK prime minister Keir Starmer’s reputation for quiet competence has taken a beating. Former Downing Street insiders gathered at the Institute for Government last week to diagnose the problem and offer some solutions. After years of in-fighting and turbulence under…
Empowering civil servants to deliver missions in government: GGF’s Leading Questions podcast with Dr Dan Honig
Missions are having a moment in government. The new UK administration has pledged to focus its efforts on five key missions, with work underway to restructure government operations to prioritise these objectives. These goals are: kickstarting economic growth; making Britain a clean energy superpower; taking back our streets by halving serious violent crime; breaking down…
‘Deliverology’ pioneer Sir Michael Barber returns to advise UK prime minister on national missions
Sir Michael Barber has returned to the centre of the UK government after being named as new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer’s adviser on effective delivery. Barber, who previously served as head of former prime minister Tony Blair’s Delivery Unit from 2001 to 2005, will now advise Starmer on delivering the government’s five national missions.…
Canadian government hosts AI strategy roundtable, national climate plans ‘over-reliant’ on carbon removals: news in brief
Global Government Forum’s weekly news roundup of public service intelligence In this edition: Canadian government hosts roundtable to inform AI strategy The Government of Canada has set out the priorities that will shape the development of its artificial intelligence strategy after hosting a roundtable with industry experts. Anita Anand, president of the Treasury Board, said…
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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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