How behavioural science can make government more effective

Individuals are at the centre of government service provision. So their behaviour - the decisions they make, and the actions they take - can make a huge difference to how governments work.

Behavioural science, which combines insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience and other allied fields, complements more traditional approaches in providing a deeper understanding of the problems that governments face internally, and innovative ideas for how to tackle them. This can be particularly valuable in resource-constrained environments where other solutions may not be available or affordable, since behavioural solutions often offer large impact for a small cost.

In this workshop, ideas42 - a non-profit applied behavioural science organisation - will introduce you to behavioural science and how behavioural science solutions can be employed to tackle a wide range of problems faced by governments. You’ll also have the chance to see how such solutions are being deployed in practice with real world examples.

Who should watch:

This workshop is for anyone with an interest in improving the effectiveness of government and public administration and governance reform. This includes those with an interest in governance and public administration from the following:

• System level: for example, those at the national or multilateral level
• Organisation level: for example, city mayors
• Small team level: for example, team managers

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