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The impact of today’s rapidly changing economic and technological landscape—combined with the long-term implications of an aging population, climate change, and globalization—implicates everything from how education and health care systems need to evolve to how governments are funded. Not only will governments have to play a big role in helping citizens and institutions adapt, but they will also need to look at how governments of the future need to be structured to deliver to citizens. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership to learn how governments of the future can deliver more with less.

SHAPING GOVERNMENT OF THE FUTURE

ECONOMIC & FINANCE DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

DIGITAL GOVERNMENT

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

CITIES OF THE FUTURE

INNOVATION IN DEFENSE

Transforming the Urban Innovation Ecosystem

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New Tools in the Battle Against Urban Gridlock

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The City of the Future: Is Digital the Answer to Urbanization’s Biggest Problems?

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Shaping Government of the Future

Building the Government Workforce of the Future

Many workers are drawn to public service, but to attract, develop, and retain top talent for the digital age, governments need a major HR overhaul.

Conquering the Challenges of Agile at Scale in Government

Obstacles to scaling agile in the public sector are not to be underestimated. But governments that succeed can deliver faster and better, and more cost effectively.

A Blueprint for the Government of the Future

To solve 21st century problems and retain their credibility, governments must escape their silos and get up to speed with digital services.

Agile as the Next Government Revolution

As governments struggle to meet citizens’ demands, agile could unleash the productivity dividends lying dormant within today’s public-sector workforce.

Mastering Transformation in the Public Sector

BCG’s “three peaks” framework for transformation in the public sector guides organizations through every phase of the end-to-end transformation process.

Economic & Finance Development

Striking a Balance Between Well-Being and Growth

Increasing living standards is an admirable goal, but does it take a toll on the economy? BCG’s SEDA finds that the answer is no—in fact, there’s a virtuous circle at work.

Well-Being Trends over the Past Decade

It’s been a turbulent time, but BCG’s 2018 Sustainable Economic Development Assessment offers some surprising good news: the well-being of people around the world has been improving.

Health Care Systems

Rewriting the Rules of the Game in Health Care

To deliver improved value to patients, national health systems must rethink their approach to health sector governance.

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Digital Government

The Global AI Race Is On: Observations From Leading National AI Strategies

As more AI applications make their way into citizen’s everyday lives, governments have an imperative to act on the strategies that they have put forward and strengthen their positions in the AI space.

The Citizen’s Perspective on the Use of AI in Government

Realizing the full potential of AI will take more than developing IT capabilities. The public must trust that its use will be both legal and ethical.

How a Google Veteran Is Bringing Government into the Digital Age

The acting administrator of the US Digital Service wants to make using government services as easy as checking your bank account on your mobile phone.

How to Supercharge Your National Digital Transformation

Most government-directed digital transformations fail in entirely predictable—and avoidable—ways. Don’t fall into these five traps.

Now Is the Time for Governments to Deliver Citizen-Centric Reform

BCG’s President and CEO explores the new reality of aligning government services with the distinct needs of individual citizens and communities.

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Rich Lesser

Chief Executive Officer

New York

The Power of an Activist PMO in Driving Agency Transformations

To meet new imperatives, agencies and departments need PMOs that actively lead transformative change. Here's how high-performing, activist PMOs get it right.

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Sharon Marcil

Senior Partner & Managing Director; Global Client Team Chair

Washington, DC

Growing Australia's share of the digital economy pie: Five things government can do to help

Australia is at a critical juncture in the development of its digital economic strategy, but we will need to invest significantly to get ahead, explains BCG partner Miguel Carrasco.

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Miguel Carrasco

Senior Partner & Managing Director

Sydney

Three Steps Toward Ensuring Critical Shared Services Capacity at US Federal Agencies

BCG's Steven Williams explains how federal agencies that aspire to become high-performing shared services providers must invest to handle higher volumes of work and tasks of greater complexity.

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Steven Williams

Knowledge Business Director - Public Sector

Washington, D.C.

How governments should rise to the challenge of disruption

The global leader of BCG's Public Sector practice explains why government must be willing to embrace fresh—even radical—thinking to succeed in today's digital world.

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Vincent Chin

Senior Partner & Managing Director; Global Leader, Public Sector Practice

Singapore

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Education and Employment

Why Countries Need New Job Creation Strategies

Despite a worldwide economic resurgence, growth in employment is mixed. Governments must capitalize on the digitally integrated global economy to create jobs.

Public Sector in Greece

Greece's Startup Ecosystem: A Prime Opportunity for Economic Growth

Greece is emerging as a hub for innovative startups. Helping fuel this transformation is EquiFund, a platform established by the European Investment Fund. EquiFund expects to provide Greek startups with up to €1 billion for early-stage and growth-stage funding by 2022; €260 million has already been committed for this purpose. Although capital is a catalyst for growth, a sustainable startup ecosystem requires more than investor interest. In this report, we outline strategies and actions for large corporations, government officials, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs. These strategies and actions can encourage competition and innovation as well as demonstrate Greece's capacity to host and grow Greek and international startups.

Government Procurement

Five Ways to Speed Up Government Procurement

The acquisitions process is notoriously time-consuming and onerous, but governments can attract stronger bids—and get quicker results—by taking action in five key areas.

Government Procurement Gets the MIDAS Touch

When used in conjunction with conventional methods, market-informed design and sourcing (MIDAS) can help governments deliver more successful procurement outcomes and greater financial and nonfinancial value.

Why Startups Don’t Bid on Government Contracts

Startups are revolutionizing nearly every segment of the US economy. To partner with more of these companies, the government must communicate with them more effectively and modify its approach to contracting.

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.