How government works is one of the most important factors driving a country’s social and economic performance and the health of its democracy. Our work programme focuses on the most important ways in which UK government can do better or currently falls short. We work to ensure that UK government holds power and exercises accountability at the right level, through legitimate and resilient institutions with high-quality leadership which is equipped to respond well to shocks and trends, including rapid technological change.
Our mission is to make government work well for the people of the UK through our rigorous research, expert analysis, active convening, professional support and fresh thinking.
We do this by:
• Conducting rigorous, independent research into the most important problems facing UK government, undertaking expert analysis of the evidence, and making bold and compelling recommendations for change.
• Convening enlightening conversations among people from across and beyond UK government – helping them think differently about how government can be better.
• Supporting people working in and with UK government to learn and develop professionally in order to play their roles more effectively.