Governments today are navigating mounting pressure, from climate volatility to fragmented trust and worsening inequality.

Jeroo Billimoria
August 27, 2025
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These aren’t temporary disruptions. They signal deeper cracks in how public systems are designed, and how legitimacy is (or isn’t) built.

We have developed a strategy that responds to these realities, not with hype, but with structure.

As the document puts it, “The strategy is not a blueprint. It is a shared direction. A compass for governments that are ready to govern with, not above, their people.”

It outlines seven interconnected focus areas, including rethinking measurement, embedding equity, building civic infrastructure, and advancing cross-border policy frameworks. Each section includes examples, country commitments, and practical tools.

Readers have found it incredibly helpful, not just for its insights, but for how clearly it names what needs to change and how. For any policymaker, system builder, or civic leader navigating complexity, this is worth reading.

Access the strategy document: www.governmentcouncil.org

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