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Economic shifts. New technology. Aging populations. Climate change. Globalization. Taken together, these forces that are shaping the public sector’s future affect everything from how citizens access core services and infrastructure, to how governments are funded.

Public Sector in Canada

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Why Canada Needs Generative Leaders

As the world continues to change dramatically, one thing remains constant: the need for strong and effective leadership. Here is how Generative Leadership principles can empower public sector teams to address the key challenges in today's disruptive times.

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Ten Steps to Revitalize Montreal

Montreal has fallen behind other Canadian cities in terms of population growth, employment, and GDP growth—but a ten-step plan could revitalize the city.

Digital Government

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Trust Imperative 3.0

BCG and Salesforce collaborated to understand customer expectation of digital government services based on their experiences. We surveyed 28,221 people across 40 countries to explore usage and satisfaction with digital government services; interest in personalized services; willingness to consent to the re-use of data, and how governments might improve their approach.

Infrastructure

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Countering the Curse of Zombie Buildings

As demand for office space plummets, building owners, lenders, and city officials must work together creatively to avoid a downward spiral in property values and local economies.

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Decarbonizing Mega Projects in the Middle East

Almost half of a project’s carbon abatement practices can create cost savings or are zero cost—and emerging biogenic construction technologies could solve the most difficult abatement issues.

Education, Employment, and Welfare

Building a Tech-Savvy Workforce in Puerto Rico

The 21st Century Techforce initiative partnered with BCG to build an ecosystem of tech talent to support economic development in Puerto Rico.

Sustainable Economic Development

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How to Ensure a Just Transition

The green revolution is taking off, but the transition must be managed thoughtfully to be as fair and inclusive as possible. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get it right.

Health Care Systems

Defense and Security

Cultivating Transformation: The Defense Culture Shift - Part I

Defense organizations face a challenge in recruiting and retaining talent amidst a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and evolving workplace dynamics. In part one of the podcast, our experts discuss the importance of cultural change in the armed forces and the implications for responding effectively to this challenge.

Cultivating Transformation: The Defense Culture Shift - Part II

Cultural change is difficult for many organizations, and can be particularly difficult for armed forces. In part two of the podcast, our experts discuss the key components of successful cultural transformations and how these can be successfully implemented in a defense context.

Government Procurement

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Centre for Public Impact

How are governments transforming lives and achieving positive impact? Explore our interviews, articles, briefing bulletins, and podcasts from around the world.

Cities of the Future

Canada’s Plan for Achieving Its Ambitious Climate Change Agenda

Canada’s Plan for Achieving Its Ambitious Climate Change Agenda

Canada’s Plan for Achieving Its Ambitious Climate Change Agenda

Digital in the Public Sector

Digital in the Public Sector

How Governments Can Restructure to Better Serve Citizens

How Governments Can Restructure to Better Serve Citizens

The Future of Work Is the Future of Education

The Future of Work Is the Future of Education

Government Service Is Customer Service

Government Service Is Customer Service

How Governments Can Overcome the Challenge of Providing More For Less

How Governments Can Overcome the Challenge of Providing More For Less

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