Reform
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DARD’s decentralisation to Ballykelly
The pros and cons of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s relocation from Dundonald House. The decision to move…
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Enforcing the councillors’ code of conduct
Uniquely in the UK, councillors in Northern Ireland can break their code of conduct without serious consequences. As the transfer…
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Sally Shortall on bringing evidence to policy
Sally Shortall points out the benefits of academics taking their research findings directly to political leaders. Restoration of devolution in…
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Digital Economy Act update
The UK Government is still finalising the Digital Economy Act’s implementation, which aims to protect artists’ copyright online and which…
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BT programme fits health strategy
The Business Services Organisation has increased efficiency by applying a BT model. Since 2009, the Business Services Organisation (BSO) has…
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Duncan Morrow: sharing works
Sharing Northern Ireland’s future is central to its future prosperity, Duncan Morrow contends. This generation in Northern Ireland has been…
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Bruce Robinson’s reflections
Sir Bruce Robinson, the recently retired Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, talks to Owen McQuade about his time…
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Building confidence in Stormont: Peter Bunting
Northern Ireland has no shortage of policy but a dearth of decisions, ICTU’s Peter Bunting states, as he calls on…
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Managing innovation: Charles Leadbeater
Innovation expert Charles Leadbeater discusses the obstacles to public sector innovation with Owen McQuade. Innovation is “not just about things…
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The way ahead: roundtable
Senior managers and advisors share their thoughts on the future shape of public sector reform in a time of austerity.…
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