Once trust is broken, it can be hard to rebuild.Â
In this episode, we highlight the legitimacy crisis facing government. We examine how government leaders are addressing long-standing barriers to justice and civil rights, and how they are working to rebuild trust with communities that have been excluded by public institutions across the United States. Read the blog here.
Learn more about what governments can do to build their legitimacy here. If you're a public servant or government official, we want to hear your examples of how working to rebuild trust and improve access to public services for all communities. Head over to the Apolitical Q&A discussion, and share your experiences with public servants worldwide.
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Why work in government?
In every podcast episode, we meet people who work in government and public service. We’re always impressed by their passion and commitment. But what drew them to their work, what drives them and why do they keep doing such a tough job?
In this episode, we talk to real public servants about the joys and challenges of their work.Â
In this episode:
Adrian Brown (host): Centre for Public ImpactPierre Berastain (host): Interim Executive Director, Centre for Public ImpactLeina’ala Nakamura, Administrator at City and County of Honolulu, HawaiiCouncil Woman Pierina Sanchez, 14th Council District, New York
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Games and government
We all know games are fun, but what if they could help us tackle the very real challenges we face in government?
Our host Adrian Brown talks to Keshav Sahani about how games are being used to change behaviour, build community relationships and improve policies in Brazil and India.
Host: Adrian Brown, Centre for Public ImpactCo-host: Keshav Sahani, formerly of Centre for Public ImpactTais Costa, Fortaleza City Government, BrazilTrina Talukdar, Fields of View, Bangalore, India
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Does regulation really matter?
Regulation: a word that sends shivers down the spines of many public servants across the globe. But are we looking at it wrong? Can regulation be something that we embrace as a route to innovation in public service?
In this episode, we hear about practical examples of regulation being done differently to achieve real change.Â
Featured in this episode:
Adrian Brown (host), Centre for Public ImpactCarina Gormley (host), Centre for Public ImpactConnie Binkowitz, Director for Development of Public Policy, Center for Transforming Communities in Memphis, TennesseeThomas Johnson, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Head of Reform Strategy and Policy
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Reimagining impact
Impact means different things to different people, depending on things like positions of power, units of measurement, and personal biases. So is impact really the thing we should be striving for, or is there something else we should be considering?
In this episode, we speak to two leaders who are reimagining impact evaluation systems to make them more meaningful and effective.
Featured in this episode:
Adrian Brown (Host), Centre for Public ImpactPravallika Valiveti (Co-host), Centre for Public ImpactZazie Tolmer, ​​Evaluation Practitioner & Director at CoIntent ApSAndera Delfyna, Learning & Innovation Expert at Light for the World
Governments are under increasing pressure to bring about the results people expect, while remaining trusted and relevant. And yet, the systems, structures, and processes of government today are often not set up to respond to the complex challenges we face as a society. In recent years, wicked problems such as the global pandemic, climate crisis, persistent racial and economic inequity, as well as a rise in misinformation have brought into sharp focus the need for government to work differently.
From the Centre for Public Impact, this podcast explores radical new approaches to addressing the most pressing issues of our time by speaking with public servants and politicians at the heart of government around the world.
Learn more about this emerging vision for better government at centreforpublicimpact.org
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