Governments around the world routinely launch bold policy initiatives aimed at addressing society’s biggest challenges.

Unlike misinformation, disinformation is false information that is intended to manipulate and guide people towards specific ...

For the public sector, the importance of open source in the age of AI comes down to a few key principles: Direction: ...

The interview was conducted by Ula Rutkowska (Senior Researcher, Apolitical) and edited by Christina Obolenskaya (MSc in ...

I have been engaged with Apolitical since 2023, coordinating with their team to ensure that the UK's new, official guidance on generative AI is incorporated in training for senior civil servants. Our ...

The shift to impact-oriented management requires a change in mindset and monitoring tools. The challenge is to break with "the traditional logic of allocating more and more resources to policies ...

The idea that purpose is something we “find” is deeply woven into our cultural narratives. From books and films to motivational quotes, we’re often led to believe that purpose arrives in a single ...

Apolitical is a private community for public servants and policymakers. Learn more. The Public Servants and Climate Change: Reaching Net Zero online course from the Smith School of Enterprise and the ...

Around one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes. This stark statistic is powerful. It demonstrates the scale of the problem and the urgency of ...

Who is eligible for these courses? These courses were designed for UK senior civil servants. They are now available to UK Fast Stream and Grade 7 and up. Which course should I take first? Each course ...

Future States distils CEO Robyn Scott’s unique insights as she talks to senior leaders in governments around the world. In every edition, Future States with Robyn Scott blends analysis, commentary and ...

Stakeholder engagement is an essential skill for public servants in any kind of role or department, from policy to delivery and everything in between. But too often, it’s overlooked outside of formal ...