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Thursday, January 15, 2015
“Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence” notes Carl Sagan. Has the relatively recent focus on evidence-based decision-making enriched or stalled policy deliberations? What proof do we have that evidence-based decision-making has improved the quali
by Dan Chenok
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
We are pleased to announce our latest round of awards for new reports on key public sector challenges, which respond to priorities identified in the Center's long-term research agenda.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Enabling technology will increase expectations and performance, while driving down costs. Technology, which has already had profound impact on government, will continue to be a game changer in the way government operates and interacts with the public. Wha
Monday, January 12, 2015
In the 1990s, a new model of governance emerged – Reinventing Government. This model was rooted in private sector entrepreneurial approaches and market-like incentives. A new model – dubbed “New Power” – has emerged in the 2010s.
Friday, January 9, 2015
The IBM Center's Weekly Round Up highlights articles and insights that we found interesting for the week ending January 9.
by Dan Chenok
Friday, January 9, 2015
A discussion at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Public Administration, moderated by Francis Rose, Federal News Radio.
by Dan Chenok
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
The National Academy of Public Administration’s recent annual meeting raises a number of key issues facing public administrators in coming years. Over the next few weeks, the IBM Center for The Business of Government will collaborate with the Academy to h
Monday, December 29, 2014
Looking back at year’s end, what themes pop out from the various blog posts written over the past year? What’s worth revisiting in 2015? Here’s a list.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
President Obama recently proposed a new White House Leadership Development Program. The goal is to expose rising leaders to the experience of solving challenges across agency boundaries. This could ultimately lead to a new capacity in government – a cadre
Sunday, December 21, 2014
As I wrote on October 23, the government faces many challenges in implementing successful health care information exchanges that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care delivery. This first follow-up post discusses the importance of standards and