Public sector innovation
Working paper
Vaccine development as a public service: public service logic in the development of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19
This paper examines the development of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic as an ideal example of an effective public-private partnership, and groundbreaking innovation in drug development.
Policy report
Governing with artificial intelligence: are governments ready?
OECD countries are increasingly investing in better understanding the potential value of using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public governance. This policy paper outlines the key trends and policy challenges in the development, use, and deployment of AI in and by the public sector.
Policy report
Fixing frictions: ‘sludge audits’ around the world
Behavioural science research and practice are increasingly identifying ways in which government processes are hindering equitable and efficient access to programs and the policy benefits they deliver. This paper delineates good practice principles, derived from ten case studies, aimed at promoting the integration of 'sludge' audit methodologies into public governance and service design.
Submission
Productivity Commission submission to the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Productivity Commission has prepared this submission to the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). The submission makes three key points in relation to opportunities to adopt AI in ways that will benefit economic growth.
Working paper
Improving public sector capacity-strengthening support for small island developing states
In striving to enhance good governance and the organisational capacities of small island developing states (SIDS), development partners need to understand the local contexts, working methods and characteristics of the country they are working with. Subsequently, the authors of this paper argue that consideration should be given to how to view these factors as strengths...