Show Notes
Welcome to Government Transformed 2.0, a new podcast series in which Global Government Forum and leading Australian economist and government innovation thought leader Nicholas Gruen to help unpick the story of digital transformation in government over the last 15 years.
Across give episodes, this series will outline the opportunities that have been realised from digital transformation in government.
The conversations will reflect on the Australian government’s internationally acclaimed Government 2.0 Taskforce – chaired by Nicholas – which in 2009 examined the potential of the digital revolution to boost collaboration between government and citizens, and how this could produce better public services and stronger communities.
Now, Nicholas and experts from across the public policy landscape will reflect on what the report contained, where it set out a blueprint for digital government, how much was achieved, and what its lessons are now.
Each episode discusses the opportunities governments must seize in an age where data and digital capabilities open the door to better public services everywhere.
This series will be published on GGF’s Government Transformed podcast feed.
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