The strongest governments will be those that serve the people rather than a political elite—but guarding against the potential to backslide requires constant vigilance.more
Among the lessons Tony Blair learned while in office: think big, apply rigorous analysis, and don’t be afraid to learn from the successes and failures of others.more
In a fraught world, policy makers cannot allow partisan divides to impede crucial reforms. By drawing on successful strategies employed elsewhere, governments can—and must—do better.more
Crises are erupting around the globe with increasing frequency. Countries should use an adaptive, whole-of-government approach to cope with these problems.more
Almost 20 years ago, Sweden faced an economic crisis not unlike the one in Europe today. Here’s how the government enacted the difficult reforms that returned it to prosperity.more
Nandan Nilekani leads an effort to provide a digital ID to all Indian citizens so they can establish a legal identity, participate in the economy, and receive services—200 million have signed on.more
The convener of this series, the McKinsey Center for Government is a new global hub for research, collaboration, and innovation in government performance.more