Creative Governments – Part 2
Yesterday’s post highlighted some political organizations around the globe that are creatively adapting practices to today’s technologies. However, a recent report indicates that despite these efforts, most governments still have room to grow. The World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council this year published a report titled The Future of Government: Lessons Learned from Around the World. The report makes recommendations for governments striving to adapt to today’s complex, fast-changing environment.
FAST Moving
As citizens demand more involvement, “governments will need to adapt and continuously evolve to create value. They need to stay relevant by being responsive to rapidly changing conditions and citizens’ expectations, and build capacity to operate effectively in complex, interdependent networks of organizations and systems across the public, private and non-profit sectors to co-produce public value.” That is one of the key findings of the report, which recommends, “flatter, agile, streamlined and tech-enabled (FAST) governments.”
Open Organizations
Of course, constituents of the future demand transparency and governments around the world are opening data, even collaborating together to share best practices. The report cites several great examples, from countries that have passed legislation guaranteeing citizens the right to information, to those who have implemented tracking systems to engage citizens in the monitoring and exposure of inefficiencies and corruption.
Additionally, the report explores the balance between open government and risk management. “There is a natural tension between open access, transparency and accountability – and the sensitivities of security.” Even though governments are quickly adopting new technologies and strategies, it’s important to ensure that a security plan is researched, policies developed and employees educated.
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