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How governments can stay afloat in the data tsunami

Jan 22, 2025 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Matt Ross

“We’re drowning in data,” said Sarah Glavey, head of public service transformation policy at Ireland’s Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. “And at times, we don’t have real clarity over what we need and for what purpose. What data do we have available?
Brazil climate investment platform hailed as ‘example to the world’

Oct 29, 2024 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Sarah Wray

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.
Canada public sector 'beats private sector on tackling gender pay gap'

Mar 7, 2024 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Sarah Wray

Canada’s public sector gender pay gap is half that of the private sector, according to a new report from research institute the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), which also explores the reasons behind this.
Generative AI could worsen regional divides, OECD warns

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Jack Aldane

Generative AI could widen productivity and income gaps between cities and rural areas across a host of developed countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a new report. The Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2024 report said that labour and skills shortages have become “one of the most pressing policy concerns in most OECD regions, not only dynamic urban labour markets”.
Taming the tiger: national digital chiefs on the powers and perils of AI

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Matt Ross

“I’m wondering how not to be daunted in the face of the pace of change here. The AI companies are in a race, and we don’t know if it’s a race to the top or a race to the bottom – but we do know that, with that pace of change, it’s tough to maximise the potential at the same time as managing the risk,” said Nadia Ahmad, chief data officer and head of evolution at Global Affairs Canada.
UK pledges to make government ‘more like a start up’ to rewire the state ‘one test at a time’

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Richard Johnstone

A senior UK minister has set out plans to reform the whole of government through thinking more like a technology start up, with an initial focus on deploying a “test and learn culture” to drive improvements in family support and temporary accommodation.
New Zealand election battle lines drawn over public services

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Tim Fish

A series of announcements by the major political parties contesting for power at the next general election in New Zealand – scheduled for 14 October – have put public services in the campaign firing line. In its latest financial statement, the governing Labour Party led by prime minister Chris Hipkins, has called for savings of up to NZ$4bn (US$2.4bn) over the next forecast period through to 2027.
Canadian government plans C$500m of in-year budget cuts

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Richard Johnstone

The Canadian government has announced a C$500m (US$362m) in-year cut to government spending in the first step of efforts to save up to C$15.4bn (US$11.5bn) over five years. The focus for the rest of the 2023-24 fiscal year will be to cut spending on outsourcers, government contracts, and travel costs.
Letter from Ottawa: Foreboding descends on Canada’s capital

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Michael Wernick

November in Canada is always a challenging time for keeping spirits up. The days quickly grow shorter and colder. The rites of autumn involve putting away summer things, closing up gardens, and digging out winter gear, knowing it will be a long time before warmth and greenery return. This year most Canadians felt an extra psychological blow when they saw that Donald Trump won the American election after all.
UK Treasury issues cost-saving guidance to departments

Jul 14, 2023 | globalgovernmentforum.com | Jack Aldane

Global Government Forum’s digest of the news you need to know but might have missedUK Treasury issues efficiency guidanceHM Treasury has published new guidelines for departments on how to record and organise savings. The efficiency framework first announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the spring applies to all central government departments and agencies. It outlines ways in which civil servants should categorise, track and report on efficiencies.