Public Sector

Government designed for new times: A global conversation

October 2012—At a time when governments must do more with less, how can they provide the prosperity, health, and security their citizens demand? The new McKinsey Center for Government convenes a global conversation among leading thinkers to share ideas and strategies setting a new direction for public management in a new era.more

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Citizens: The untapped resource

October 2012—Seeing citizens as sources of innovation and co-producers of services, rather than just consumers, opens new possibilities for a more productive government.more

Better data, better policy making

October 2012—In Africa, the eradication of poverty is the number-one goal. Sadly, there's little data to measure the continent's progress.more

Infrastructure productivity
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Infrastructure productivity: How to save $1 trillion a year

January 2013—Just keeping pace with projected global GDP growth will require an estimated $57 trillion in infrastructure investment between now and 2030. Practical steps can reduce infrastructure spending by 40 percent—an annual saving of $1 trillion—by boosting productivity. more

Education to employment

Education to employment

January 2013—Young people can't find jobs. Yet employers can't find people with the right entry-level skills. In this video, we explore how governments, educators, and businesses can begin to close this gap.more

Manufacturing the future: The next era of global growth and innovation - Image
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Manufacturing the future: The next era of global growth and innovation

November 2012—Manufacturing remains a critical force in both advanced and developing economies. But the sector has changed, bringing new opportunities and challenges to business leaders and policy makers. more

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Series: Innovations in government

June 2012—This series explores innovative approaches to reforming government programs, collected from locations around the world.

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