As digitalisation, artificial intelligence and automation spread across the world, digital skills are increasingly in demand. However, in many countries they are in short supply. This report looks at how to build effective cross-sector partnerships to tackle digital skills gaps.

The United Kingdom’s industrial strategy focuses on high-tech, advanced industries. This paper argues that if the government really wants to improve productivity and address regional divides in the UK, it needs to stop ignoring ‘everyday’ sectors like social care. These sectors not only employ large numbers of people – they give our lives meaning.

This report is the second of two in a project looking at how Wales can develop a 21st century skills system, ready for the changes it faces and able to prepare the people and economy of Wales to take the opportunities and meet the challenges faced over the coming years.

This report explains how Canada doesn't really have system for figuring out where digital technology jobs end and regular jobs begin - and explores how a shared definitions of digital skills and careers will be the gateway for policymakers and employers to fill any gaps.

This report calls for outcome-driven targets to measure the progress of the Australian Public Service (APS) against its delivery of government priorities, satisfaction with services, ease of doing business, efficiency, citizen trust and employee engagement.