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The role of civil society in policymaking - Apolitical
Jun 19, 2020 · Citizens and civil society organisations play an important role in helping public institutions become more transparent, accountable and inclusive in their decision-making processes, services and projects. By strengthening institutional accountability, and thus supporting good governance, informal citizens’ groups and established civil society organisations (CSOs) make governments more ...
What tips do you have for writing a personal statement in
Hi Anita, that's a great topic. I'm excited to see some responses from public servants with personal experience. In the meantime, I've rounded up these free resources from Apolitical: Eight tips for crafting the perfect written job application in the UK civil service — 5 …
Apolitical Community Template: Policy Briefing Note
Policy analysts have told us that it’s difficult to know how to get things done when you’re new to government. We asked members of the Apolitical community to send in any template that has helped them do their job.
Writing a personal statement in the UK Civil Service - Apolitical
Speakers. Darren Weeks. Talent & Recruitment Partner at the Office for National Statistics. United Kingdom. Mahesh Nandha. Head of External Engagement, Global Trade and Investment at the Department for International Trade
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Government is critical to solving global challenges. Whether we like or dislike government, love it or despair of it, most of us can agree that government plays a critical role in solving our hardest challenges — from the climate and refugee crises to the strain of urbanisation, the need for better cybersecurity, and the urgency of adapting to a world where an algorithm is chasing your job.
Crafting an impactful policy brief, explained - Apolitical
Aug 1, 2023 · Writing a policy brief is hard. Why else would there be so much information out there about how to do it? It’s an important document — a policy briefing often includes a recommendation that could make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
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Three ways to reduce policy failure | Apolitical
Nov 29, 2018 · In August 2017, the "floating paradise" of a garden bridge imagined spanning the River Thames was scrapped — London’s current Mayor Sadiq Khan was, understandably, furious that £37 million ($47m) of public funds had already been sunk into the project without a …
Success Profiles 101: Behaviours - Apolitical
Speakers. Richard Hillsdon. Dods Associate and Lead on Success Profiles Training. United Kingdom. Becky Strange. Senior Recruitment Manager. United Kingdom