2023 Government Trends

Government Trends 2023

In an age of discontinuity, governments are moving from hierarchies to networks to enable intra-government collaboration and nurturing collaborative public-private ecosystems to achieve shared outcomes. We invite you to explore nine transformational trends that illustrate governments “bringing down walls” to deliver solutions.

Read the introduction: The nine trends reshaping government in 2023

Cross-cutting trends

Governments are eliminating silos in areas such as data, funding, and workforce to pool resources and capabilities.

Fluid government workforce models

To tackle changing citizen preferences, employee needs, and talent shortages, governments are exploring new workforce models and prioritizing flexibility

ARTICLE 10-MINUTE READ

Bridging the data-sharing chasm

Although public sector data-sharing has increased, there’s more to do to balance its upside with challenges

ARTICLE 10-MINUTE READ

Tackling funding silos

Fostering greater collaboration and shared problem-solving to create greater public value

ARTICLE 9-MINUTE READ

Tailored public services

Digital technology is enabling greater personalization by government; these tailored services can be more effective and equitable

ARTICLE 13-MINUTE READ

Back-office innovations improving mission performance

Government back-office functions and processes are moving beyond automations and internal efficiency

ARTICLE 9-MINUTE READ

Domain-focused trends

Governments are nurturing collaborative public-private ecosystems to take advantage of shared knowledge and unique strengths to drive solutions in key government domains.

Regulation that enables innovation

To catalyze innovation, government regulatory agencies can encourage investment, streamline regulation, and set standards to promote industry best practices

ARTICLE 10-MINUTE READ

Teaming up to deliver whole health

Governments are exploring an approach that centers on wellness and prevention, not just treatment of disease

ARTICLE 15-MINUTE READ

End-to-end justice

Creating a more just society calls for collaboration and resource-sharing across the justice system and beyond with businesses, nonprofits, and communities

ARTICLE 13-MINUTE READ

Security by network

Aligning business and government interests for national security

ARTICLE 11-MINUTE READ

Read the report

Each trend is a result of a multi-year sensing and horizon scanning process using a combination of primary and secondary research. The report also brings in voices from the frontlines via the ‘my take’ section from public officials pioneering these innovative trends.

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William D. Eggers

Executive director

Center for Government Insights

Deloitte Services LP

Beth McGrath

Global leader

Government and Public Sector

Deloitte

Jason Salzetti

US government and public services industry leader

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Government Trends 2023

What are the most transformational trends in the public sector today?

Government Trends 2023

Government Trends 2023

Read the introduction: The nine trends reshaping government in 2023

Cross-cutting trends

Fluid government workforce models

Bridging the data-sharing chasm

Tackling funding silos

Tailored public services

Back-office innovations improving mission performance

Domain-focused trends

Regulation that enables innovation

Teaming up to deliver whole health

End-to-end justice

Security by network

Read the report

Continue the conversation

Meet the industry leaders

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Government Trends 2023

What are the most transformational trends in the public sector today?

Government Trends 2023

Government Trends 2023

Read the introduction: The nine trends reshaping government in 2023

Cross-cutting trends

Fluid government workforce models

Bridging the data-sharing chasm

Tackling funding silos

Tailored public services

Back-office innovations improving mission performance

Domain-focused trends

Regulation that enables innovation

Teaming up to deliver whole health

End-to-end justice

Security by network

Read the report

Continue the conversation

Meet the industry leaders

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