Government spending equates to around a third of GDP globally, and the public sector employs one in five workers.
That means every improvement in public sector output, whether through technology innovations or new ways of working, can significantly boost a country’s economic performance.
Explore the latest Economist Impact report, sponsored by SAS, that examines key principles and strategies for productivity reform in the public sector.
Insights drawn from a global survey of more than 1,550 public sector employees across 26 countries suggests the answer lies in combining technological innovation and organisational transformation.