Local government

Phasing out commercial players in Norway’s welfare sector in favour of non-profits risks reducing diversity, innovation, and flexibility, potentially undermining the system's capacity to address future challenges effectively.

UK productivity, industrial strategy, and innovation must drive decision-making to solve the ‘productivity puzzle.’ Christian Norris, CEO of PA Consulting, explores embedding productivity across government, leveraging AI, and disruptive technology.

David Rees and Georgina Walton look at how the innovative use of co-production at Kent CC is improving the deployment of technology enabled care to support vulnerable people.