government
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Systems & complexity
US climate change mitigation strategy requires system thinking and defined requirements
Discussions, strategies, and sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change impacts would benefit from a systems approach.
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Systems & complexity
The (il)logic of legibility – Why governments should stop simplifying complex systems
Thea Snow discusses how the desire to make complex systems ‘legible’ can serve to constrain policymaking and lead to decisions…
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Brain power
Fake news can boost trust in government
Misinformation has a diverse impact on trust in society, with benefits for the government, at the expense of trust in…
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Brain power
Do policy makers use the latest academic research?
New research looks at the extent to which political decision-making is evidence-based.
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Brain power
People are happy to share data if it improves government service
A majority of survey respondents said they are open to sharing their personally identifiable information if it meant a better…
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Systems & complexity
A systems approach to change in government
A recent paper reminds us of the potential for more systemic change within the public sector, and the reality of…
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News & community
Call for government decisions to be based on evidence, not prejudice
Proposed priority actions to link efficient access to quality information to the skills and competencies of library and information professionals.
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ABCs of KM
Knowledge principles for government
The National Archives of the United Kingdom has produced a set of Knowledge Principles for Government.
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Systems & complexity
Society under surveillance
What is the impact of mass surveillance on behaviour? A snapshot of effects with current developments.
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News & community
Editorial: Failure demand at the heart of dissatisfaction with Centrelink
Failure demand is caused when processes don't meet the needs of customers. Centrelink needs to get serious about fixing failure…
