Global Government Forum

I enjoyed making this series and I think we all agreed that the episodes with David Halpern were a highlight How can governments maximise the benefits of public goods in the 21st century?  globalgovernmentforum.com/how-can-govern…

Korea, Australia and Portugal ranked top for digital government globalgovernmentforum.com/korea-australi…

Join me for this - and the next four podcasts on Government Transformed 2.0: a podcast that looks back to the 2009 Government 2.0 Taskforce and forward … globalgovernmentforum.com/government-tra…

Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed to the role of UK cabinet secretary and head of the civil service. She is the first woman to hold the top job since the cabinet secretary role was created more than 100 years ago. globalgovernmentforum.com/antonia-romeo-…

As we approach Innovation 2026, read insights from government leaders in Canada, the UK and Ireland into harnessing the pace of technological change to tackle the world’s challenges. globalgovernmentforum.com/rising-to-chal…

The US Department of Transportation plans to use artificial intelligence to draft federal transport regulations, with the objective of allowing staff to do their jobs “better and faster”. globalgovernmentforum.com/us-transport-d…

The Dutch and German governments have been ordered to beef up climate change plans in potentially landmark court rulings. globalgovernmentforum.com/court-rulings-…

UK government and Information Commissioner’s Office sign agreement to firm-up data protection. globalgovernmentforum.com/uk-government-…

The UK government has hired Kalbir Sohi to the newly-created role of chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) – the most senior AI leadership role in the country’s public sector. globalgovernmentforum.com/uk-government-…

Reform, efficiency drives, and overcoming data-sharing dilemmas: we look back at the government trends of 2025. globalgovernmentforum.com/reform-efficie…

‘Let’s push forward together to address public service challenges’: Canada's government CIO sets out how to make most of tech at AccelerateGOV conference. globalgovernmentforum.com/lets-push-forw…

AccelerateGOV showcases how to make transformation happen in government. globalgovernmentforum.com/accelerategov-…

World Health Organization urges governments to clarify liability for AI in healthcare. globalgovernmentforum.com/world-health-o…

Government CIOs expect IT budgets to increase in 2026, with digital sovereignty a rising priority. globalgovernmentforum.com/government-cio…

US government shutdown set to end with deal that reverses federal layoffs. globalgovernmentforum.com/us-government-…

A survey by the @bcs has found “irrefutable public support” for those working in public sector IT to be professionally registered and expected to follow a code of conduct. globalgovernmentforum.com/uk-public-sect…

The United Arab Emirates has moved to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in national elections, in what it says is a world first. globalgovernmentforum.com/uae-regulates-…

The government of New Zealand expects to save NZ$3.9bn (US$2.2bn) in the next five years by centralising digital investment and procurement. globalgovernmentforum.com/new-zealand-ey…

As global warming approaches 1.5°C, climate ‘tipping points’ are being crossed that pose “catastrophic risks to billions of people”, according to a new report by 160 scientists worldwide. globalgovernmentforum.com/first-climate-…

Gregory Barbaccia, chief information officer of the US federal government, has warned companies not to submit “balloon quotes” when bidding for government contracts, and said procurement incentives should be changed to save taxpayer dollars. globalgovernmentforum.com/us-federal-cio…