Past events
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A game of two halves? How coalitions renew in midterm and last till the end of term
The Institute for Government launched a report exploring the challenges faced by the coalition government as it approached its half-way point.
Lessons from Leaders of Reform: A Conversation with Terry Moran and Lord O'Donnell
Our panel discussed the role of leadership in reform, the challenges of making change happen in public service, and leading through crises.
Public expenditure management in the Netherlands: Prudent budgeting, fiscal retrenchment and market reform
In the late 1980s and early 1990s the Dutch government ran a series of successive budget deficits.
Innovating out of recession in the public services
Innovations in government can drive improvements in public services and promote responsiveness to changing social and economic conditions.
Large scale expenditure reduction in Canada
Program Review was an initiative in the mid-1990s used to address the fiscal problems facing Canada, particularly the budget deficit.
Using performance data to inform budgetary decisions
To what extent is evidence used in budgetary decision making between the Treasury and departments and within departments?
Making Policy Better Series: Are independent evaluation offices the answer?
This was the final seminar in the Making Policy Better series organised by the Institute for Government.
Improving decision making in Whitehall
The Institute for Government launched its report, 'Improving decision making in Whitehall'.
Leading the Opposition by Lord Howard of Lympne
As part of our research and learning programme Lord Howard of Lympne will speak on the preparation for government and policymaking in opposition.
Top 200 - Managing change through transition periods
The Institute has undertaken extensive research into transition periods that has useful applications for Whitehall.