Data-driven delivery: How to make better use of insights in government

Harnessing the power of government data is at the heart of efforts of modernizing government, driving efficiency and enhancing transparency.

However, much data that could help governments is often trapped in legacy systems, making it difficult to use for officials and the public alike.

Tackling this is one of the priorities in the Presidential Management Agenda, with a focus on working to eliminate data silos and duplicative data collection across government.

This session will therefore examine how governments around the world have taken steps to make their operational data easier to use. It will look at where governments have created centralized data libraries that improve awareness of available data among policymakers, and how breaking down data silos can help create citizen-centric services.

It will also discuss how departments and agencies can use the data that they collect to better measure outcomes, optimize performance, and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.