Future-proofing digital capability: Why governments need to be ‘smart customers’

The fifth in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a strong internal workforce alone is not enough – governments must […]

‘Groundhog Day’: NHS leaders say AI success depends on learning from past digital mistakes  

 Mivy James, chief technology officer for UK Defence

‘I worry about our ability to go fast enough’: interview with Mivy James, chief technology officer for UK Defence

News

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Renewable power generation records its fastest ever growth, figures show

Renewable energy generation around the world grew by nearly 10%, according to new figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency, which show “the world is rallying behind electrification as a […]
Occupations typically held by women and university graduates, including roles in telemarketing, advertising and accountancy, are among those most at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), the Australian government report has warned

Australian government report warns women and graduates most at risk of losing jobs to AI

Occupations typically held by women and university graduates, including roles in telemarketing, advertising and accountancy, are among those most at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), the Australian […]
Prime minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

New UK prime minister unveils plan to ‘rewire government’ on first day in post

Andy Burnham, the UK’s new prime minister, has marked his first full day in office by making a number of changes to how government works, including the creation of an […]

UK ‘well placed to take advantage of opportunities of climate adaptation’

Analysis sets out five key steps that the UK government and wider public sector should take to capitalise on adaptation opportunities Climate change adaptation provides “a significant economic opportunity” for the […]

AI

AI can feel complicated for government leaders – but it does not have to. In this article, experts connect the most widely used AI capabilities to real problems government leaders need to solve

AI overwhelm is real: which capabilities are helping governments right now?

AI can feel complicated for government leaders – but it does not have to. In this article, experts connect the most widely used AI capabilities to real problems government leaders […]
Occupations typically held by women and university graduates, including roles in telemarketing, advertising and accountancy, are among those most at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), the Australian government report has warned

Australian government report warns women and graduates most at risk of losing jobs to AI

Occupations typically held by women and university graduates, including roles in telemarketing, advertising and accountancy, are among those most at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), the Australian […]

‘Groundhog Day’: NHS leaders say AI success depends on learning from past digital mistakes  

NHS leaders at a Global Government Forum roundtable made clear that AI has the potential to support neighbourhood health and preventative care but warned that success will depend on avoiding the mistakes of previous digital transformation programmes At a […]
AI rollout forms part of NHS 10 Year Health Plan

UK National Health Service to use AI for faster care delivery, as part of £10bn programme  

The rollout includes AI triage and notetaking tools, the Single Patient Record and other modernisation efforts that are expected to generate £41bn in benefits over the next decade The UK’s […]

Features

Future-proofing digital capability: Why governments need to be ‘smart customers’

The fifth in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a strong internal workforce alone is not enough – governments must […]

‘Groundhog Day’: NHS leaders say AI success depends on learning from past digital mistakes  

NHS leaders at a Global Government Forum roundtable made clear that AI has the potential to support neighbourhood health and preventative care but warned that success will depend on avoiding the mistakes of previous digital transformation programmes At a […]

Leadership – the critical digital lever for governments

The fourth in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a strong technical workforce alone is not enough – leadership is […]

Sustainability

Solar panels in the sunshine

Renewable power generation records its fastest ever growth, figures show

Renewable energy generation around the world grew by nearly 10%, according to new figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency, which show “the world is rallying behind electrification as a […]

UK ‘well placed to take advantage of opportunities of climate adaptation’

Analysis sets out five key steps that the UK government and wider public sector should take to capitalise on adaptation opportunities Climate change adaptation provides “a significant economic opportunity” for the […]
Europe heatwaves

European governments urged to prioritise climate mitigation and adaptation as heatwaves claim thousands of lives

Countries in western Europe have experienced three heatwaves in as many months, costing lives, disrupting infrastructure and prompting scientists and politicians to urge governments to work harder to transition away […]
Jamaica's 2050 Long-Term Emission Reduction and Climate-Resilient Strategy

Jamaica’s climate resilience plan sets example to other countries, says UN Climate Change

UN Climate Change is encouraging governments around the world to learn from Jamaica’s climate resilience and adaptation plans as the country works to protect itself from future shocks.   In a […]

Partner Content

AI can feel complicated for government leaders – but it does not have to. In this article, experts connect the most widely used AI capabilities to real problems government leaders need to solve

AI overwhelm is real: which capabilities are helping governments right now?
Fighting public sector fraud with data and AI

Modernising the public sector fraud fight: how to cut the noise and build better cases
AI chatbot

Conversational AI is coming to government – a chatbot is only the start

Building a Universal Digital Mailbox for Trusted Public Services
AI governance in the public sector

Why AI governance is crucial to your public sector mandate – and five practical steps to embedding it

Power in numbers: driving innovation and growth through the ‘triple helix model’

Webinars On Demand

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How governments can boost productivity with AI: moving from hype to real-world results

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Quiet AI: how to cut through the noise to make artificial intelligence work in government

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US election: how federal government is getting ready for the new president

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How Whitehall Works: How Labour is changing the way government works to focus on mission delivery

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The next steps for government innovation

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How to create impactful and inclusive government payment systems

Interviews

Phil Swan speaking at Global AI CIties on 17 June

‘I see AI much more as a service and leadership challenge than a technology one’: interview with Phil Swan, director for government digital enablement, UK Government Digital Service

Phil Swan recently joined the Government Digital Service (GDS) as director responsible for GDS Local, service standards, inclusive digital design, and digital workforce and capability. He moved to the role […]
Martin Waudby

‘Producing great results despite constraints’: Five minutes with Martin Waudby, Chief Data Officer, London Borough of Camden

In this series of ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from city leaders who will speak at Global AI Cities 2026, taking place in Greater Manchester, UK, on 16 […]

Prioritising people and movement: Five minutes with Peter Boulton, network director highways at Transport for Greater Manchester

In this series of ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the city and local government leaders who will speak at our Global AI Cities conference, taking place in […]
Mivy James, chief technology officer for UK Defence

‘I worry about our ability to go fast enough’: interview with Mivy James, chief technology officer for UK Defence

A technologist at heart, Mivy James is working in the Ministry of Defence and at a time when UK defence is undergoing a major overhaul. She tells Jack Aldane about […]

Digital & Technology

Future-proofing digital capability: Why governments need to be ‘smart customers’

The fifth in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a strong internal workforce alone is not enough – governments must […]
TMF call for tech proposals

US Technology Modernization Fund seeks proposals on accelerating permitting technology and AI implementation

The US federal government’s Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) has asked agencies to submit “high-impact and shovel-ready” project proposals for improving the use of technology in permitting and planning decisions, and […]

Leadership – the critical digital lever for governments

The fourth in a series of extracts from Global Government Forum’s new study on future-proofing digital capability examines how a strong technical workforce alone is not enough – leadership is […]
government cybersecurity

Adapt and survive: how governments can work to protect themselves against the cybersecurity threats of today – and tomorrow  

At a Global Government Forum webinar, experts in public sector digital resilience discussed how governments can boost cybersecurity at scale, develop more robust systems, and adapt and recover when things […]

Finance

Future of the finance ministry

Meeting the moment: how finance ministries are evolving as expectations surge

Under pressure on multiple fronts, finance ministries can use data and AI to write the public finance playbook Finance ministries occupy an essential role at the centre of government. In […]

Watchdog sets out biggest challenges facing UK government finance teams

The National Audit Office’s assessment of the Government Finance Function’s Strategy 2030 finds that foundations for success have been established but that there are longstanding challenges to overcome Poor-quality cost […]
Government efforts to ‘restore’ public finances are ‘not commensurate with the scale of the challenge’, an OECD report has warned.

Government efforts to ‘restore’ public finances are falling short, OECD warns

Future of the finance ministry: The battle for talent and trust

 How governments are tackling fraud

‘Fraudsters thrive in fragmentation’: how government agencies are tackling fraud in the digital age

Future of the finance ministry: From insights to outcomes

 The US Capitol in Washington DC. Photo: Benjamin Ashton (Unsplash)

US federal agencies’ estimated improper payments rose to $186bn in 2025

Emerging tech’s potential for public financial management examined in IMF paper