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Pathways to Net Zero: Priorities for Governments

Latest Report
Governance
Society
 June 8, 2022
In collaboration with

The net-zero is a global sustainability goal. It is upon each country and its government to deliver on the pledge to realize the emissions reduction targets across key national sectors.

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How Governments Can Accelerate the Value of Digital Health

Reports
COVID19
Economy
Environment & Health
 July 6, 2022
In collaboration with

The report focuses on the importance of the future of healthcare and digital health. It also includes the role of digital health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Policies for Climate Action in the Middle East: Reaching Net Zero Targets

Reports
Economy
Economy & Society
Environment & Health
 June 21, 2022
In collaboration with

The world must act immediately to avoid the worst impacts of irreversible climate change and environmental catastrophe.

How Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal Areas can Help Address Global Crises

Environment & Health
 November 7, 2022
In collaboration with

Ecosystem services provided by nature are a hugely under-rated asset. Coastal ecosystems in particular provide a wide range of benefits for our planet and humankind – natural capital – which remain undervalued.

The Future of Work and Education: How Governments can Create a More Systematic and Rigorous Approach to Skills Training

Future & Progress
 October 4, 2022
In collaboration with

The mismatch of people with jobs is a problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on labor mobility and unemployment. The ILO estimates global unemployment could increase by 140 million full time jobs.

Arab Public Administration Report

Governance
 August 24, 2022

The Arab region is in dire need for an exceptional initiative that modernizes government administration and brings about radical changes and sustainable reforms.

Meeting the Future: How Megaevents Should Transform for Success in a Post COVID-19 Era

Future & Progress
Future of Cities
 August 16, 2022
In collaboration with

The use of technology will be a major tool for unlocking the best mix of capability, impact and safety for host cities and nations. Emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and beyond will enable the transformation of megaevents and p

Government Services Forum: A Dialogue On The Future Of Government Services

Economy & Society
Future & Progress
 July 25, 2022
In collaboration with

Based on research and the views of a diverse panel of senior leaders from the public and private sectors that participated in the Government Services Forum, this report outlines several topics. The new frontiers that governments are exploring to deli

How Governments Can Accelerate the Value of Digital Health

COVID19
Economy
Environment & Health
 July 6, 2022
In collaboration with

The report focuses on the importance of the future of healthcare and digital health. It also includes the role of digital health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unlocking Government Productivity in the Middle East

Economy
Governance
 July 1, 2022
In collaboration with

Governments around the world are facing increasing pressure to raise the productivity of public-sector entities.

Government Services in the Age of Disruption: A Look at the Effects of Global Trends on Government Services

Economy & Society
Society
 June 28, 2022
In collaboration with

This white paper, initiated and led by the “Emirates Government Service Excellence Program” of the United Arab Emirates, presents a glance at the world’s most impactful dynamics in the domains of technology, economy, and global societal changes.

GovTech Prize: Fearless Governments Drive Impact Through Innovation

Economy & Society
Governance
 June 28, 2022
In collaboration with

The GovTech Prize recognize those fearless Governments that exhibit boldness in adopting the latest technologies in their aim to tackle some of the toughest challenges. Through this study, the UAE Prime Minister Office aims to accomplish several key

Seeding Markets To Grow Transformational Innovations

Governance & Resilience
Society
 June 27, 2022
In collaboration with

Societal challenges such as climate change or eroding public trust cannot be solved by new technology tools alone. Rather, they will take new ideas and new technologies working together to improve people’s lives. Government still needs to play an imp

Sustainable Policies for Climate Action in the Middle East: Reaching Net Zero Targets

Economy
Economy & Society
Environment & Health
 June 21, 2022
In collaboration with

The world must act immediately to avoid the worst impacts of irreversible climate change and environmental catastrophe.

Pathways to Net Zero: Priorities for Governments

Governance
Society
 June 8, 2022
In collaboration with

The net-zero is a global sustainability goal. It is upon each country and its government to deliver on the pledge to realize the emissions reduction targets across key national sectors.

Unleashing the Skills Economy: How Governments can Turn Labor Market Threats into Opportunities in the Digital and Green Age

Economy
Society
 June 3, 2022
In collaboration with

The common denominator of the new sectors emerging from the twin transitions is skills. Countries that are quicker to develop what we have coined their “skills economy”, one where people and technology complement each other to innovate, will have the

Critical Decision Points Facing Government Leaders in a Transforming World

Future & Progress
Governance & Resilience
 May 24, 2022
In collaboration with

In the critical juncture the world has entered, governments face a radically altered landscape of uncertainty featuring challenges and opportunities that are not just unfamiliar, but in many cases structurally novel

Egalitarian Approach Required To Unlock Hardware Innovation

Economy & Society
Future & Progress
 May 11, 2022
In collaboration with

Innovative silicon chips and system design will drive the next wave of economic development. However, this innovation is now controlled by the US and a few Asian countries.

Making Mental Wellbeing a National Priority

COVID19
Environment & Health
 April 25, 2022
In collaboration with

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined good mental health as “a state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contrib

Champions of Change: How Governments can Lead Healthcare Transformation

Environment & Health
Society
 April 13, 2022
In collaboration with

The report examines health system transformation from individual patients and citizens to global institutions, identifying changes required for optimal effectiveness and stakeholder buy-in. While challenges are common across most health systems.

The Future of Higher Education in the Knowledge Economy

Economy
 April 13, 2022
In collaboration with

The global environment surrounding work and education has been changing rapidly in recent decades. This has created new patterns of work and demands on the education system. Our latest analysis indicates these changes have been accelerated by the rec

Encore! How to Revive the Post-Pandemic Creative and Cultural Industries

COVID19
Environment & Health
 April 13, 2022
In collaboration with

As the world faces its post-pandemic future, sectors of the global economy disproportionately affected by the lockdowns, such as cultural industries, will continue to need government support. Our research suggests the cultural sector’s return to grow

Partnering for Climate Action – Collaborations with the Private Sector

Environment & Health
Governance
 April 6, 2022
In collaboration with

The climate situation is rapidly fueling poverty and instability and is likely to increase economic burdens on governments struggling with the management of the pandemic and ever-increasing humanitarian needs.

Principles for Digital Transformation in Cities

Governance
Society
 January 19, 2022
In collaboration with

This report highlights the realization of ‘smart digitalization’ and how it differs across cities. It can range from the adoption of basic automation technologies that facilitate public services to advanced analytics that anticipate challenges in inf

Public Service Workforce Disrupted .. Evidence for Improving Public Service as a Career of Choice Around the World

Economy
Environment & Health
Society
 December 19, 2021
In collaboration with

Accenture’s report comes at a very timely moment to understand the current experience of the public sector workforce. Several interviews and research programs took place and covered all levels of seniority across six countries, three levels of govern

Making Healthcare Systems Resilient .. An Action Plan for the Next Decade

COVID19
Environment & Health
 November 8, 2021
In collaboration with

It has become apparent that healthcare systems around the world are to a large extent poorly prepared to meet the demands of the populations during times of a healthcare crisis.

Security by Design: Safe and Secure Smart Cities in a Volatile Cyber World

Economy & Society
Environment & Health
Governance
 October 31, 2021
In collaboration with

The EY Global Information Security Survey (GISS) 2020 highlighted that 60% of organizations have faced a material or significant incident in the past 12 months, and about one-sixth of these attacks came from “hacktivists” (i.e., techenabled, politica

Rebuilding Economies .. Operations in a New Normal

Economy
Economy & Society
Society
 September 29, 2021
In collaboration with

With emerging market governments now facing substantial national budget deficits, the pressure is on to move beyond shoring up businesses for short-term survival to positioning them for sustainable success in the post-COVID economic landscape.

Time to Future Proof .. A Blueprint for Holistic Urban Resilience

Economy
Economy & Society
Society
 August 20, 2021
In collaboration with

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a severe test of the ability of cities to withstand unexpected shocks, and has strained economic, health, social, and urban infrastructures to the limit. Beyond the pandemic, exposure to natural and human-caused hazards

De-risking the Investment Landscape .. High-impact FDI policies for the GCC

Economy
Economy & Society
Governance & Resilience
 June 30, 2021
In collaboration with

Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) receive low inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) compared to their global peers. This report explores the underlying reasons for this historical trend ex

21 Priorities for Governments in 2021

COVID19
Economy
Governance
Society
 May 5, 2021
In collaboration with

Having emerged from one of the most challenging and consequential years in recent history, the world has now entered a year in which the sheer volume and structural depth of change may well prove to be even greater.

Understanding The Impact Of COVID-19 On Urban Mobility Trends

WGS Publications
 November 5, 2020
In collaboration with

The COVID-19 pandemic is having profound economic, social and political impacts across the globe. Its effects are spreading throughout the entire transport sector, and urban mobility is no exception. ​ Public transport agencies, operators and other

The Lost Workforce - Upskilling for the Future

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Many companies are desperately looking for candidates to fill their increasing job vacancies. Meanwhile hundreds of millions of unemployed, overqualified or under-skilled workers do not, or no longer have, the relevant skillsets required to fulfil sp

Putting GCC cities in the loop: Sustainable growth in a circular economy

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The rapid economic growth of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has placed great pressure on resources and has increased the amount of waste and emissions, to the detriment of the region. While GCC countries have started to explore sustainable

Building the Data Economies of the Future

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The world is awash with data. In the past quarter of a century, smart phones, Wi-Fi, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological marvels have swept the globe, transforming all societies. It is a world of data abundance and immense

Quantum Leap

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

This paper assesses the potential impact of quantum computing, detailing expected opportunities and specific risks. It drills down into the technology’s relevance to economic and national security priorities in the Middle East. The paper concludes by

The Role of Emerging Technologies in Women's Health and Sustainable Development

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Sustainable development requires the empowerment of women. Women’s empowerment is incomplete without access to health services in every life-stage. While there is no magic pill, the emergence of new technologies makes it possible for developing count

Towards A Broader View of National Performance

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

There’s a fundamental societal shift underway—and many governments are missing it. Across a range of markets, consumers increasingly judge product performance by the experience it generates as part of a broader ecosystem. In response, forward-looking

Food Security: Building the climate resistant food system of the 21st century

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Food security is the most important issue of our time, given the dramatic advance of climate change and increasingly severe weather events as well as population growth, increased urbanization, aging population, changing dietary patterns, and decrease

AI Ethics: The Next Big Thing In Government

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Governments and Public sector entities around the world are already reaping the rewards of investing in AI technology. From reducing backlogs, cutting costs to predicting fraudulent transactions, AI has the potential to improve public services while

Reframe to reform

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

When governments succeed in improving public services and stepping up their performance, the impact can be tremendous. For example, the most satisfied citizens are 9 times more likely than dissatisfied citizens to trust their government. Yet around 8

Future Skills

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

According to estimates, in five years there will be a shortage of 700,000 people who possess technological skills such as complex data analysis or web development in Germany. There is also predicted to be a skills gap of 10.6 million employees with t

Perspectives On Government Services, Cities And Technology In Collaboration

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

This paper explores a gamut of topics of crucial importance to the public sector in the light of the UAE’s visionary leadership and ambitious initiatives that encompass public safety, enhanced judiciary, a competitive knowledge economy and improved e

Roadmap to Reducing Carbon Emissions

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

In the last decades, many voices raised the issue of human activities' impact on the environment, and signs of Climate Change have since become more devastating and alarming. Many governments, despite their different agenda, agree that Climate Change

Intentional Transformation

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Intentional Transformation: Harnessing the Emerging Logic of Accelerated Change The world has entered a period of deepening complexity and an intensifying pace of change that is placing unprecedented adaptive pressure on governments and societies ar

Embracing Innovation In Government

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The world is in the midst of an unprecedented technological revolution that is transforming economies, governments and societies in complex and unpredictable ways. This process is fundamentally changing how people live, interact and work, which inev

Innovative Social Welfare In The Digital Era

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Today, Digital Technology offers the potential of moving from the traditional automation of existing processes and organizational structures of Social agencies to transformation, i.e. aligning processes, organizational structures, and new technologie

Harnessing Citizen Sentiment to Improve Experience for Public Services

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Historically, government agencies provided “off-the shelf services” in a manner that governments deemed fit for their citizens. Over time, competition in the private sector transformed service delivery to be customized, convenient, and centered on th

The New Fundamentals

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

We are in a new era of exponential learning and the world is transitioning to a cognitive economy. All—organizations, industries, governments, individuals—are learning, interacting in dynamic ecosystems and augmenting intelligence at increasing scale

Best m-Government Service Award

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The award achieved a great success over the previous 5 editions and has seen the quality of submissions improve tremendously. Now, in its 6th edition, the award has continued to evolve and raise its bar as part of the United Arab Emirates’ continuous

Preparing For The Post-Truth World

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Governments, corporations and citizens are increasingly worrying about deliberate acts of mis- or disinformation being used as a weapon. Governments have begun addressing ‘fake news’ through regulation, but whether the problem is rooted in a news, b

Game-Changers: Positive Impact Finance

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Societe Generale has been a pioneer in developing Positive Impact Finance, in which the financing of any activity has a positive impact on one of the three pillars of sustainable development (economy, society, environment) while ensuring that potenti

Public Sector Readiness in the Age of Disruption

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The world today is undergoing a period of unprecedented change, brought about by global ‘megatrends’ which include changes in demographics, shifts in global economic power, large-scale urbanization, natural resources scarcity and climate change, to n

Global Happiness and Wellbeing Policy Report 2019

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019

The 2019 Global Happiness and WellBeing Policy Report is produced by the Global Happiness Council (GHC) and contains papers by expert working groups on happiness for good governance. This report provides evidence and policy recommendations on best pr

Leadership for the Future

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

Unprecedented change defines today’s world, creating the need for leaders to behavior and respond differently to help their organizations navigate this new, more unpredictable environment. The research findings in this white paper are a combination o

Rethinking Cities of Tomorrow

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The city is a space of promise and peril, community and individual. For much of human history, cities have been the nexus point for social, cultural, and economic trends. From ancient Athens to Ottoman Istanbul and contemporary San Francisco, cities

Government Services Forum

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

The future of service delivery needs to be looked at in the context of the future. It sounds obvious, but don’t design with only today in mind. And be careful not to base your assumptions about future experience needs on an assessment of the current

United Nation eGovernment Survey Regional eGovernment Experts Workshop

WGS Publications
 July 21, 2019
In collaboration with

United Nation eGovernment Survey Regional eGovernment Experts Workshop 2019 & Launch of the Arabic Edition Survey

Application Of The Global Star Rating System For Services

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

The Future Of Money Back To The Future – The Internet Of Money

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Best Government Emerging Technologies

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Building The Hyperconnected Future On Blockchains

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Cyber Resilience In The Digital Age

Governance & Resilience
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

4th Edition Best M-Government Service Award 2017 Report

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Proactive Governance: Policy And Strategy Design In The Context Of Accelerating Change

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Global Cities Of The Future A GCC Perspective

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

The Future of Renewable Energy

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Internet Of Things In The Health Care Of Tomorrow

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Government Budgets Under Pressure: Scandinavian Experiences With Improving Government Productivity

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Transforming Government Services In The UAE

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Embracing Innovation in Government Global Trends

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Resilient And Sustainable: How Oil Dependent Economies Can Build For The Future

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Lessons Learned From Government Transformations

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

Spurring Innovation In Government To Drive Economic Growth And Development

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

The State of Positive Education

WGS Publications
 February 11, 2017
In collaboration with

World Government Summit 2016

WGS Publications
 January 26, 2017

WGS Annual Meeting 2017

WGS Publications
 January 2, 2017

The World Government Summit 2017, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, witnessed more than 4,000 global public and private secto

SDG’s in Action @WGS16 Agenda

Environment & Health
 July 17, 2016

SDGs in Action 2016 Outcome Report

Environment & Health
 July 17, 2016

The 2016 edition of the SDGs in Action @ WGS, will take place during the WGS2016, and will look at the role of Science, Technology and Innovation in the supporting the implementation of the SDGs. It will bring together scientists, experts, government

State of Sustainability, UAE 2016

Environment & Health
 February 10, 2016
In collaboration with

"With the UN General Assembly adopting the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, the international spotlight is now on sustainable aspects of national developments towards 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 according targets. Countries’ perform

Global Economic Outlook 2016-2020

Economy & Society
 February 9, 2016

The Global Economic Outlook report addresses the short and longer-range issues that are shaping – and will shape out to the year 2020 – the global economic and business environment. It also envisions what conditions might serve to lift the current “g

Edge Of Government

Governance & Resilience
 February 9, 2016

Innovation in government is about new ways to impact the everyday lives of citizens – improving health, educating children, safeguarding the environment, beautifying surroundings, reducing wasted time and resources, ensuring trust and confidence in g

Advanced Science And The Future Of Government

Future & Progress
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"Governments need to stay abreast of the latest developments in science and technology, both to regulate such activity, and to utilize the new developments in their own service delivery. Yet the pace of change is now so rapid it can be difficult for

A Smart City For Public Value

Economy & Society
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"How can a local government build a “smart city”? In exploring these questions, this study provides in-depth analysis of the critical first phase of Dubai’s mega-transformation into a smart city. Dubai’s ultimate objec

Shaping The Future Of Work Technology’s Role In Employment

Future & Progress
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"Technological advancements paved the way for Big Data, Mobility, Cloud technologies & Internet of Things (IoT) which are now a pivotal elements transforming how business is conducted in many industries, including government. Whereas numerous gover

Artificial Intelligence: Disrupting The Future Of Work

Future & Progress
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing increasingly sophisticated, enabling machines to perform some cognitive tasks as well as or better than humans, from assessing a loan application to writing stock performance reports. To stay competitive, busin

Future State 2030: The Global Megatrends Shaping Governments

Future & Progress
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

The world is changing rapidly. Technology is connecting people within and across national boundaries and disrupting existing assumptions. Mounting public debt is limiting the scope of governments to act in a range of policy areas. Climate change is i

Preventing And Reversing Brain Drain

Economy & Society
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"When scientists, health care providers, entrepreneurs, and other business and management talent consistently leave the country of birth for opportunities abroad, it creates a persistent drag on the home country’s economy and blights its growth. This

What Is Disruptive Innovation?

Economy & Society
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"The theory of disruptive innovation, introduced in Harvard Business Review in 1995, has proved to be a powerful way of thinking about innovation-driven growth. Unfortunately, disruption theory is in danger of becoming a victim of its own success. D

Personalized Technology Will Shift The Doctor-Patient Relationship

Economy & Society
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"Personal technology is ushering in a new era of the “house call-plus”: An emerging philosophy in which smartphone apps, embedded devices, and wearable technology are fundamentally changing how and where medical decisions are made and treatment is re

Technology And Education: Disrupting Classrooms With Blended Learning

Economy & Society
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"The promise of new technologies to transform education by delivering learning that is personalized and engaging for each student has caught the attention of educators, parents, and policymakers. Because all students learn at different paces and hav

The Journey To Government's Digital Transformation

Future & Progress
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"In the coming decade, several factors—an aging population, the rise of Millennials, budget shortfalls, and ballooning entitlement spending—could reshape the way government delivers services. But the introduction of new digital technologies is likely

Gamification And The Future Of Education

Future & Progress
 February 8, 2016
In collaboration with

"Gamification and the Future of Education is a forward-looking report that explores how the mechanics and dynamics commonly found in games can be applied in the educational context to improve educational outcomes. At the core of this report is an imp

Smart Cities: Regional Perspectives

Governance & Resilience
 September 30, 2015
In collaboration with

This report is an entry one for city government leaders and politicians. It is not destined for technical people, rather it is meant to become a common ground from which policy makers can take major decisions on the highest level, as to how can Arab

Citie Preview

Economy & Society
 September 28, 2015
In collaboration with

CITIE (City Initiatives for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship) is a resource designed to help city governments develop policy to support innovation and entrepreneurship. It is the product of a partnership between Nesta and Accenture, who ha

Service Delivery Trend Outlook

Economy & Society
 September 28, 2015
In collaboration with

The report summarizes global trends and lessons learned in government services in the coming 5 years across areas like Customer experience strategy, Access, Privacy, Technology enablers, Service staff culture, Innovation, Government collaboration and

Digital At Depth

Economy & Society
 September 28, 2015
In collaboration with

This study on the digital transformation of government examines how pervasive new technologies that have become commonplace for citizen-customers are poised to transform the way we engage with government. Policy-makers across all levels of gover

Innovation In Government Services Report

Governance & Resilience
 September 28, 2015
In collaboration with

In a time of unprecedented global interconnectivity, demographic shifts and socio-political movements, governments are under tremendous pressure to adapt to the changing needs of its populations in agile and efficient ways. Innovations that deliver n

Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Lives

Economy & Society
 September 28, 2015
In collaboration with

A strategic approach to education and skills policies for the United Arab Emirates This is a report based on series of OECD Skills Strategy diagnostic work that help building economic resilience, boost employment and reinforce social cohesion. It pro

Networked Government

Governance & Resilience
 September 25, 2015
In collaboration with

Technological integration and organisational connectivity are transforming the way governments operate. Governments are increasingly accountable and its stakeholders expect public service access anytime, anywhere, anyhow. To effectively deliver on th

Gov2020: A Journey Into The Future Of Government

Future & Progress
 September 25, 2015
In collaboration with

This report summarizes the Government 2020 project, the purpose of which is to help leaders from all sectors make sense of the rapidly changing demographic, societal, economic, and technological trends shaping our future. Gov2020 isn’t a crystal ball

Coffee Table Book 2015

WGS Publications
 February 23, 2015

Government Summit Coffee Table book comprises a summary of The Government Summit 2015, by documenting the major and the side events of the Government Summit. This book includes a summary of the Third Government Summit proceedings held under the theme

Harvard Business Review: The Government Summit Special Collection

Governance & Resilience
 February 4, 2015
In collaboration with

A Special Collection of Harvard Business Review in collaboration with the Government Summit consisting of a number of selected articles, led by a special article by HH Sheikh Mohammaed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Rul

Coffee Table Book 2014

WGS Publications
 September 30, 2014

Government Summit Coffee Table book comprises a summary of The Government Summit 2014, by documenting the major and the side events of the Government Summit. This book includes a summary of the second Government Summit proceedings held under the t

Future Of Government Smart Toolbox

Future & Progress
 September 28, 2014
In collaboration with

The Future of Government Smart Toolbox presented in this report is called “smart”, alluding to the mix of soft and hard power elements that enhance government performance. The operational question the authors attempt to answer is how technology can h

Government Electronic And Mobile Services (Gems) Maturity Index

Governance & Resilience
 September 28, 2014
In collaboration with

The Index is intended to improve constituents’ quality of life by promoting a citizen-centric view and highlighting what drives satisfaction with digital government services.

Digital Government

Governance & Resilience
 September 28, 2014
In collaboration with

The study is a comprehensive effort to assess the maturity and sophistication of digital government in 10 countries (Brazil, Germany, India, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, KSA, UAE, UK, and USA). It follows their pathways to digital excellence and a

The Arab Government Services Outlook 2014

Governance & Resilience
 September 28, 2014
In collaboration with

This report aims to improve understanding of public service delivery in the Arab region by providing a broad view of service delivery environments, outputs and enablers; as well as regional challenges and strengths, and the overall quality of public

Customer Service Culture

Governance & Resilience
 September 28, 2014
In collaboration with

This report highlights the experience of the public sector in the United Arab Emirates in transforming the traditional culture based on typical procedural and bureaucratic routine to a culture responsive to customer needs

Taking A More Sophisticated Approach To Gcc Labour Market Policy

Economy & Society
 October 4, 2013
In collaboration with

New data show that there is great variation within and between different GCC labour markets. Prepared in collaboration with McKinsey, this report demonstrates that Governments will need to adopt more complex and targeted labour policies and intervent

New Frontiers For Citizen Engagement

Governance & Resilience
 October 4, 2013
In collaboration with

Impact of Social Media on Public Services in the UAE Federal Government The past years have witnessed a notable increase in government use of social media and its utilization as a tool to engage citizens and stakeholders in the design and delivery of

Harnessing The Power Of Public–Private Partnerships In Healthcare

Economy & Society
 October 4, 2013
In collaboration with

Prepared in collaboration with Booz & Company and based on detailed analysis and extensive interviews with senior healthcare decision makers in the Arab world, this viewpoint suggests a structured framework and specific areas where PPPs will lead to

Government Efficiency

Governance & Resilience
 October 4, 2013
In collaboration with

Innovate. Scale. Measure. Incent. Prepared in collaboration with Deloitte, This is a review of leading practices in the public sector in the UAE, Australia, Canada, Singapore, and the UK informed by interviews with senior public servants and subject

Proceedings Report 2013

WGS Publications
 October 4, 2013

This report provides details on all the sessions and workshops held during the first Government Summit "Excellence in Government Services”held on 11 – 12 February, 2013 in Dubai under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Ras

From Customer Satisfaction Measurement To Customer-Centricity

Future & Progress
 October 4, 2013

Based on a survey of 18400 customers in Abu Dhabi government, this report highlights the importance of developing a deep understanding of the customer’s current experience using a structured methodology that takes into account the different satisfact

Coffee Table Book 2013

WGS Publications
 October 4, 2013

This book includes a summary of the first Government Summit proceedings held under the theme "Excellence in Government Services” on 11 – 12 February, 2013 in Dubai under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Achieving Excellence Via Data-Driven Decision Making In Government

Governance & Resilience
 October 4, 2013

Serving the Future with Power of Analytics Government entities in the region are facing similar challenges: increased focus on law and order; high incidence of chronic diseases; young population and large expat workforce; unprecedented demands for in

Building Citizen Trust In Government Entities

Economy & Society
 October 4, 2013
In collaboration with

Strengthening public confidence and driving efficiency Vital to the smooth operation of any government entity is gaining the trust of those it is trying to serve. Mobile communications and social media sharing experiences have increased customers’ e

Citizen Centric Government

Future & Progress
 February 2, 2013
In collaboration with

Engaging Citizens and Private Sector in Service Design and Delivery Engaging citizens in service design and delivery is crucial to help Government entities implement their strategy and enable economic development. This study prepared in collaboration

United Nations E-Government Survey 2012

Future & Progress
 February 7, 2012
In collaboration with

e-Government for the people Progress in online service delivery continues in most countries around the world. The United Nations E-Government Survey 2012 finds that many have put in place e-government initiatives to further enhance efficiencies and s

Observer

How Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal Areas can Help Address Global Crises

Reports

Ecosystem services provided by nature are a hugely under-rated asset. Coastal ecosystems in particular provide a wide range of benefits for our planet and humankind – natural capital – which remain undervalued.

Urban Resilience Tool

Tools

Government in 2071 is an initiative launched by the World Government Summit with the vision of preparing governments for the future.

World Government Summit Coffee Table Book

Publication

The Coffee Table Book captures all the highlights of the World Government Summit, including briefings on the sessions, sideline activities, awards, discussions and exchanges that happen over the course of the event.