SOEs offer stability in a volatile world, but governments need to reshape them to better suit the times.

Today, many policy-makers doubt the private sector model is always best. Just think of the financial crisis when taxes kept private corporations afloat. Meanwhile, state-owned enterprises (SOE) can offer stability in a volatile world. Yet governments need to reshape them to better suit the times.

This issue offers a snap shot of SEOs around the world.

• Learn how public sector leaders in Brazil and Australia are facing the challenges of reduced resources and higher citizen expectations.
• Discover the Canada School of Public Service.
• Read about Japan’s experiences since the election of its first center-left government in more than 50 years.
• Our regular “government and enterprise” feature highlighting the fast-changing maritime industry.

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