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Government

 

Innovative public sector policies and programs

 

Government

The Innovator’s Opportunity

Many people think that the term “government innovation” is an oxymoron, but innovation does occur in the public sector and the pace is accelerating.

By Eric Nee | 2 | May. 15, 2013
 
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Impact Investing

Making the Case for Intervention

The Social Impact Bond model puts evidence and outcomes measurement at the heart of contracting.

By Alisa Helbitz & Emily Bolton | 1 | Apr. 25, 2013
 

Government

Balancing Act

A conversation with South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan.

By Rik Kirkland | Apr. 18, 2013
 

Government

Delivery Lessons from China

Public-private partnerships can help optimize supply chains in the social sector.

By Dambisa Moyo | Apr. 17, 2013
 

Global Issues

Delivery as a Management Problem

Accelerating improvements in delivery at scale.

 

Government

Leading for Results

Effective governance requires clear priorities, great people, and the right systems.

By Tony Blair | Apr. 16, 2013
 

Government

The Origins and Practice of Delivery

Creating sound policy is only the beginning; successful leadership requires relentless focus on implementation.

By Sir Michael Barber | Apr. 16, 2013
 

Global Issues

Toward a Global Science of Delivery

It’s time to compile global delivery knowledge and mobilize it for practice.

By Jim Yong Kim | Apr. 15, 2013
 

Technology & Design

From Politics to Public Policy: Part 4

How campaign lessons can amplify your work. In part four: ten key takeaways.

By The Joyce Foundation | Apr. 9, 2013
 
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Technology & Design

From Politics to Public Policy: Part 3

How campaign lessons can amplify your work. In part three: Embrace the change.


By Michael Slaby | Apr. 9, 2013