McKinsey on Government, Number 3

Government agencies that are unclear on what matters most to their customers risk wasting time and resources on the things that don’t. Finding out is the first step.

Most cost-cutting programs fail. To do better for less, governments need to build capabilities, harness data and analytics, and reinvest savings.

To structure and manage complex contracts with the private sector, governments must have a range of skills and expertise. Six success factors are critical to these efforts.

Smart solutions can help cities across the region manage the next stage of growth.

Can a rising tide lift all boats? Here is a quick primer on the state of play in one fast-growth market.

Mexico’s digital efforts thus far have been laudable. But higher ambitions could fuel productivity and economic growth and boost the country’s GDP by 7 to 15 percent.