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Government & Public Sector: doing more with less

Growing budget deficits, rising citizen expectations and aging populations – they all demand systematic changes in the public sector. We can help. In developed countries it means working with falling tax revenues and rising expenses. However, in emerging countries we’re helping to develop infrastructure, educational institutions and social safety nets for the fast-growing middle classes.

Our global reach
We work with many of the world’s governments to address challenges. Our clients include international institutions, central and regional governments as well as cities, large nonprofits and education entities. Further, our Global Government & Public Sector (GPS) Center is a platform for developing innovative solutions to global and local issues.

Improving execution
In addition to providing audit and accounting services, we help clients implement policy and programs as well as drive benefits and growth through financial and operational planning.

Making aid work better

Organizations are reluctant to give aid without tracking the results. Discover approaches for effectively tracking aid and showing its impact.

Transparency in public accounting systems

The public sector is moving closer to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). Learn about this and other trends in our global study focused on reporting for government and public organizations.

Top 10 risks and opportunities: government and public sector

Fears of a double-dip recession rank high for the government and public sector, but how valid are these concerns? Fiscal policy, recession, sustainability and security have all have contributed to a drive toward transformation. With that drive comes opportunity. We explore the top 10 risks and opportunities.

Global IT performance survey: government and public sector

Faced with economic change, governments need to harness IT to generate innovative solutions. IT can act as a key driver for change in the way governments interact with their organization (government-to-government), enterprises (government-to-enterprise) and citizens (government-to-citizen). Learn more from our 2011 Global IT performance survey.

Supporting market growth in the EU

Innovation is the key to long-term growth. In order to generate growth and prosperity, Europe needs a policy that is market driven and firmly supports an environment of innovation. Learn how European leaders can transform these ideas into action.

Public Sector Accounting Standards Disclosure checklist

Need help preparing financial statements in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)? To help you make sense of the various disclosures issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), we are pleased to offer this checklist. Learn about your requirements now.

Ernst & Young 2011 European attractiveness survey

Our interviews with 814 of the world’s most demanding business leaders, all in search of their next international investment opportunities, indicate that Europe needs a wake-up call if it is not to lose ground to its more dynamic competitors. See our 2011 European attractiveness survey for details.

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Citizen today

Citizen Today: pathway to growth

In this era of change, governments must safeguard balanced and sustainable global growth. We consider how policy-makers can chart a route to a more prosperous future.

Read past issues here.

Dynamics-Issue-4 Growing international development brick by brick
How are public private partnerships and innovative developments improving the world? We highlight several stories in Africa, India and Europe. Learn more.

Citizen Today 2011 April

Cities for citizens
Twenty-first century cities face unprecedented challenges as the twin trends of globalization and urbanization increase competition for talent and capital. How are cities responding? We surveyed city leaders around the world to find out. 

Serving the international development community
Get to know our international development partner services.We have carried out over 500 recent international development related projects. From understanding your expectations and needs to developing multidisciplinary teams, we’re ready to serve you.

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