The Institute for Government is undertaking research in preparation for the expected 2024 election in the United Kingdom and all its potential outcomes, including looking at how the Opposition and the civil service should prepare for a possible transition of government. In this report, the authors identify lessons for how Sir Keir Starmer should approach...

In this essay, the authors argue that we need a state which is more expansive in how it sees the challenge of reforming public services.

Operation Daintree was an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) highlighting how improper influence compromised the procurement process for a $1.2 million contract awarded to a union-established training group, and compromised the management of the contract.

This discussion paper, from the Centre for Policy Development’s sustainable economy program, follows previous reports on climate transition risks and challenges for local economies. The paper describes seven dimensions of economic resilience and proposes metrics to gauge them.

​​​​​​​This document introduces some of the main ideas around systems thinking to support leadership in public sector governance. It was produced following a masterclass conducted for public sector leaders in Scotland, run by Collective Leadership for Scotland (part of the Scottish Government).