Our Latest Thinking in Public Sector

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

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

DIGITAL GOVERNMENT

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

CITIES OF THE FUTURE

INNOVATION IN DEFENSE

How to Start Building the Government of the Future

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Shaping Government of the Future

Kalpana Kochhar on Taking the HR Reins at the IMF

A lifelong economist embraces an entirely different role.

The New Public-Sector Leader

Governments and public agencies must make leader development a key pillar of their strategies for the future. Here’s how.

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.

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.

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.

Sustainable Economic Development

Infrastructure’s Multiplier Effect on Well-Being

Infrastructure is a powerful driver of economic development and the overall well-being of citizens. Here’s how two countries—India and Indonesia—have made impressive improvements.

Unleashing Innovation in Middle Billion Economies

Unleashing Innovation in the Middle Billion Economies

The digital revolution presents huge opportunities for developing nations that have the right strategies and can mobilize their entrepreneurs and pools of hidden innovators.

Measure Well-Being to Improve It

Governments need a dashboard—one that tracks not just economic growth but also citizens’ well-being and happiness levels—in order to understand how their performance stacks up.

SEDA 2019 | Sustainable Economic Development Assessment | Interactive

SEDA: An Interactive Guide

Explore the SEDA interactive to find out how countries compare when it comes to the well-being of their citizens—and which nations are making the most progress.

Health Care Systems

How Procurement Unlocks Value-Based Health Care

Hospitals are increasingly buying medtech products and services less on the basis of initial purchase price and more on the total value they create—for patients, clinical staff, and society.

Paying for Value in Health Care

Health systems should approach value-based payment holistically—as one element in a broader transformation agenda.

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 citizens everyday lives, it’s imperative that governments 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.

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Education and Employment

Fixing the Global Skills Mismatch

Countries must strive to achieve human-capital development that serves the economies of tomorrow.

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 India

Unlocking Cities: The impact of ridesharing across India

Ridesharing has the potential to be a vital part of the solution to India’s transportation needs and can reduce up to 33%-68% of private cars and congestion by 17%-31% across biggest cities. Uber has commissioned the Boston Consulting Group to assess the potential benefits that greater adoption of ridesharing may bring. Realizing these benefits would depend on collaboration between the rideshare ecosystem and the public sector.

The $250 Billion Digital Volcano: Dormant No More

Digital adoption in India has been growing rapidly. The country’s internet economy is expected to double to become USD 250 billion by 2020. India’s digital economy will have a much broader influence beyond the direct economic impact.

India: Growth and Jobs in the New Globalization

India is facing a challenge in achieving the objective of 'growth with jobs' in the changing global environment. This study identify the drivers of growth and job creation and the critical leverage points where focused policy action is necessary to overcome this challenge.

The journey towards higher growth

Ensuring uniform connectivity and convenience in all parts of India is essential for enabling equitable and inclusive growth

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.