Join this webinar to find out: • How the government can set AI assurance standards that can apply across the public and private sectors. • How individual public sector organisations can work to build confidence in the use of AI. • How international collaboration can help tackle AI risks that cross borders.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The deadline is approaching for entries into the third Public Service Data/AI Challenge. As public servants are invited to put forward their ideas for how government could make better use of data, Matt Ross explains how the Challenge turns promising ideas into new public services| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government’s reforms to data rules have become law, with ministers saying that the changes will make life easier for British people through better joined up data use across the public sector.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government has set out plans to overhaul how it uses data to measure performance as part of plans to improve government efficiency.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK Treasury department is to procure a system that will integrate finance and performance data as part of the government’s plans to “rewire the state”. The government published a […]| Global Government Forum
The US government has set out plans to revamp how federal employees are rewarded for good performance, with plans including a relaunch of the Presidential Rank Awards – the most […]| Global Government Forum
The UK government plans to trial AI agents that perform “boring” admin tasks on behalf of busy citizens, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has said. In its […]| Global Government Forum
International efforts to limit plastic pollution failed last week after 11 days of tense talks. The UN had convened delegates from more than 180 countries to its headquarters in Geneva, […]| Global Government Forum
This interview with Gillian Dorner, deputy director, public governance directorate at the OECD, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from Public Service Data.AI, taking place in London on 18 […]| Global Government Forum
Discussions are hotting up over Australia’s 2035 emission reduction target, which the federal government is due to reveal by September this year. It will be a crucial announcement, for several […]| Global Government Forum
The Australian government must set clear rules on the use of artificial intelligence if it wants to secure the consumer and productivity benefits of the technology, the Australian Productivity Commission […]| Global Government Forum
Scott Kupor, the recently-confirmed director of the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), has set out details of his objective to encourage the most talented people to work for the […]| Global Government Forum
In this interview, Martin Waudby, chief data officer of the London Borough of Camden, discusses why it’s important not to succumb to AI “over-hype”, steering services to better outcomes through predictive models, and a missed career as a planet detector.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
In a timely report published as the U.S. Federal Government presidential transition begins, Global Government Forum has identified key reforms that President Trump’s incoming administration could make as part of […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government has relaunched the Net Zero Council and expanded its membership to include civil society and local government.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
In an event ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard and Bridget Phillipson, the UK's minister for women and equalities, discussed the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke DEIA policies and other issues.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Senators in the US voted through the night on Sunday to push through president Joe Biden’s US$454bn Inflation Reduction Act.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, yet rarely enjoy equal representation in climate decision-making, leading to policies that do not adequately address their needs. On International Women’s Day this year, some governments and organisations recognised this predicament and renewed a push for change.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Discussing the open letter on curbing disinformation published during the COP29 conference, Pallavi Sethi, a policy fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, argues governments have a key role to play in creating conditions that mitigate the impacts of false narratives around climate change and action.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Through this series with Global Government Forum, my hope is to surface these themes and prompt discussion about this rapidly evolving topic.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Getting the procurement of AI right – in terms of utility, scope, safety and ethics – is vital for ensuring data and AI work effectively in the public interest and deliver value for money in terms of the public finances, says Imogen Parker from the Ada Lovelace Institute.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Getting transparency right around AI isn’t just good for democracy, it’s good for the public sector too, writes Imogen Parker, associate director at the Ada Lovelace Institute.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
If we’re serious about AI’s potential – if we think it really could be transformative in delivering better, more responsive public services that work in the public interest – we need to make sure it’s done right. It’s essential that we move with care, caution and curiosity.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Imogen Parker of the Ada Lovelace Institute distils six years of examining AI and data-driven technologies in the public sector – and more than 30 reports and research papers – into lessons for success.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Ninety nations have formally reported progress towards meeting their Paris Agreement commitments, in what the UN called a “critical effort… [towards] ensuring transparency in global climate action”. The cornerstone of […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Collective efforts “still fall far short” of what is needed to limit global warming to 1.5C of pre-industrial levels, according to research by the World Resources Institute.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Global Government Forum’s weekly roundup of public service news| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Patrick Vallance has confirmed that the government will use the forthcoming Spending Review to address ageing IT systems and make investments in cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The British government should invest in sustainable AI amid concerns about the amount of energy needed to power the technology, according to a new report.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The Trump administration has introduced an executive order that aims to solidify the US as the world leader in AI.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Civil service news, public sector training and networking. Helping public servants meet global challenges by building expertise, knowledge & connections.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The Trump administration has announced a new digital health initiative focused on making health information interoperable and enabling patients to access their own health records more easily. This includes promoting […]| Global Government Forum
The US federal government has published its artificial intelligence action plan, building on an executive order signed by president Donald Trump in January to drive AI innovation across the country.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
US President Joe Biden is resetting relations with federal professionals, reversing some of his predecessor Donald Trump's executive orders| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The Trump administration is preparing to axe 6,700 jobs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a bid to shrink the agency and reduce federal government headcount.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
US president Donald Trump has offered civil servants buyout packages in the latest of a series of moves to overhaul the US government since he returned to office. In an […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Civil servants in the UK must foster an experimental and “risk-smart” culture, Cat Little, the chief operating officer for the UK civil service and permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, said in her keynote speech at Innovation 2025.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government is developing a new digital ID system for access to public services. What can the government learn for best practice?| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Leadership support stands out as the most critical factor for fostering innovation in government, with 75% of civil servants surveyed by Global Government Forum (GGF) rating it as essential. The […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Cloud computing offers numerous benefits – but governments must ensure that its use is effective in providing rapid, secure, and stable access to digital services. At the Global Government Digital Summit, digital leaders explained how.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK’s Government Digital Service is developing a ‘cloud cost data solution’ to give a central picture of the total usage and spend on cloud services across the public sector.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government has launched a new resilience initiative to help the country prepare to respond in case of future crises such as major storms, fires, power cuts or pandemics.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Weak adaptation plans, undefined roles and responsibilities, and a lack of systems thinking are among the challenges preventing governments from delivering climate resilient infrastructure, according to a new report.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The artificial intelligence revolution is here. From using ChatGPT to search for information to OtterAI for transcribing and summarising meetings, many workplaces around the world have embraced new digital tools. […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK's new AI Opportunities Action Plan presents a chance for the new government to put its stamp on the future of the technology.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
A plan to use ChatGPT to support Canada’s agricultural sector has triumphed in the Public Service Data Challenge final.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Like many governments, the Canadian federal public service has been busy preparing for a world in which AI is key to future digital public services. Find out how Canadian government leaders are developing responsible AI management practices.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
While much thinking has gone into mechanisms for global collaboration on climate change, national governance is under-studied. Could it be the missing link in accelerating transitions to low-carbon, climate resilient futures?| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
A 33-country survey has revealed that citizens are increasingly anxious about climate change but less confident in government and technological solutions. “This growing unease underscores the urgent need for global […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ encompasses a plethora of technologies and uses. The public sector should develop a shared language.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Governments should integrate mission governance into climate mitigation efforts to better drive progress towards green goals, the OECD has said.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
New climate governance mechanisms are needed if countries are to meet their Paris Agreement commitments, the COP30 president has said.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK prime minister today announced an ambitious plan to make the nation a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI), harnessing the technology to drive growth, improve medical care and reduce administration in the public sector.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government has published its AI Playbook with the aim of giving departments and public sector organisations “accessible technical guidance on the safe and effective use of AI”. Created […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
In the Civil Service Data Challenge, officials put forward ideas for how data could improve government – now, those ideas are being delivered.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
President Trump has directed US government agencies to build “centralised tech systems” to “record every payment” made via grants and contracts, as part of the ongoing DOGE initiative.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
A plan by the Trump administration to put almost all civil servants at the US government’s international development agency on leave have been put on hold.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
US federal officials received an email asking them to set out their five major accomplishments in their working week in an escalation of efforts by the Trump administration to reduce […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government’s missions-based approach is challenging the civil service’s traditionally vertical structure, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and offers an opportunity to regain public trust. This was the message from […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
“When people order their groceries, book a holiday or check their bank accounts, they expect and receive a seamless and easy experience. The same should be true of government services… […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The app is one of the major developments set out by science secretary Peter Kyle as he launched a blueprint for digital government last week.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Net zero policies are viewed as “unaffordable, ineffective, or politically toxic” and efforts to phase out fossil fuels in the short term are “doomed to fail”, according to a report by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Imogen Parker of the Ada Lovelace Institute argues that if the public are not convinced that the government is using their data, and AI, in their best interests, it could have big implications – including for democracy itself| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Global Government Forum research has revealed 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. […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Four teams of civil servants made it to the Final of a ‘Dragon’s Den’-style Semi-Final of the UK’s Civil Service Data Challenge on Thursday| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK's Evaluation Task Force has published new guidance on assessing the impact of AI tools with regard to outcomes, processes and value for money.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
UN secretary-general António Guterres has called on governments around the world to accelerate climate action after the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year on record.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
At the Global Government Digital Summit, digital leaders discussed the use of AI moving from being considered novel to the norm, covering issues such as workforce buy-in and public trust.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The US Treasury has withdrawn from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government has set out a wide-ranging digital transformation plan, pledging a “giant leap forward” in the services the state provides. Science secretary Peter Kyle said that the government […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The new UK government has made a series of changes to the structure of Whitehall, headlined by changes to the key digital and data agencies which are intended to help […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government has set out the key responsibilities of the next cabinet secretary after Simon Case announced that he will step down from the role at the end of […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
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.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The government of Canada has announced the creation of a working group to boost public service productivity, with a mandate to provide advice on how government can be more innovative, flexible […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Four ideas on how to make better use of government data went head to head to be crowned the winner of the UK Civil Service Data Challenge| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Exclusive Global Government Forum research has set out key steps that the UK government should take to make the most of developments in artificial intelligence and capitalise on its potential to revolutionise policymaking, national security and the delivery of public services.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
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A Japanese government minister has said that he would look to learn lessons from Elon Musk’s efforts to improve government efficiency. Last week it was announced that entrepreneurs Elon Musk […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, US president-elect Donald Trump announces.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
US president-elect Donald Trump is expected to use his second term to introduce sweeping changes to the Biden administration’s stance on artificial intelligence (AI). According to the Republican Party platform, […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
A new United Nations (UN) report highlights the “pivotal role” of innovation, digitalisation and finance in meeting ambitious renewable energy targets needed to achieve climate goals.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
A Republican president would revive Trump’s bid to take powers to dismiss any civil servant involved in policy work, a leading American academic has said.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
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This webinar will look at how government can tackle the objections people have to digital ID, and how it can prove the usefulness of digital IDs in providing more integrated services.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
On a recent Global Government Forum webinar, experts from Europe and the US shared their experience with digital ID and where the technology is heading next.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged there will be no return to austerity as she set out the first Labour budget since the party came to power – but government departments will still need to make 2% efficiency savings next year.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
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.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Find out more about our in-person conferences and digital events, serving senior civil service and public sector officials.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
After a series of unforced errors 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 diagnose the problem and offer some solutions| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
UK government publishes myth-busing article on plans to develop digital identify verification for online services to address “misconceptions”.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK government is moving forward with plans to deliver a new cross-department learning platform that is expected to generate “the most accurate picture ever ” of skills availability across agencies.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Countries around the world are working to develop strategies to capitalise on the benefits of AI while mitigating the risks. Global Government Forum has rounded up the national AI strategies […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
A leading UK civil service trade union has launched a campaign to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence in government is focused on improving the working lives of officials.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Plans to improve public service data sharing also unveiled in first legislative plan of Labour government after Keir Starmer's election win| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The politician leading on the establishment of a federal digital ID system for Switzerland has said that government authorities “need more time” to process technology and cost considerations before confirming […]| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
This month, we’re focusing on how some of 2024’s elections around the world could impact public service management.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
Plus US federal procurement officials get more data to make better decisions: Global Government Forum’s weekly news roundup of public service intelligence| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The UK is set for a general election on 4 July. Global Government Forum experts discuss the key issues in the election.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
The longlist for the 2024 Civil Service Data Challenge has been revealed, with projects setting out how government could make better use of the data it collects.| www.globalgovernmentforum.com
