Delivering purpose-driven government in the UK

18 September 2024 5:30 p.m.

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The UK’s new government has set and adopted five missions. This policy shift presents both an unprecedented opportunity and a significant challenge: how to translate the promise and practice of mission-oriented government into effective action across the civil service, local authorities, and the broader public sector.

At this event, the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) will be share insights gathered from its work with governments globally – from the European Commission and US Government to national and local governments in the UK. Drawing on global insights and our hands-on experience in our local Borough of Camden, IIPP and its guests will examine the policy tools, public institutions, and dynamic capabilities needed to ground Labour's mission-led vision in the day-to-day practice of government.

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About this event:

Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 from 5:30-7:00pm (BST), followed by a drinks reception at 7:00pm
Where: University College London (UCL) and online on Zoom

Meet the panel:

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If you have any queries around access, please get in touch with a member of the team ([email protected]).