Decision making can be hugely enhanced by harnessing data analytics, government agencies can make more informed choices, predict trends, and allocate resources more efficiently. Data-driven decisions help identify areas that need improvement, enhance transparency, and foster accountability, allowing policymakers to address issues such as public health, education, and infrastructure more proactively. Additionally, leveraging big data and advanced analytics can enable governments to tailor their services to the needs of citizens, ensuring that public policies are responsive and adaptive to changing circumstances. Ultimately, data empowers the public sector to make decisions that are not only more accurate but also more equitable and impactful for society as a whole.
Co-hosts:
Ivana Gordon, Deputy Director, GCG Services, Cabinet Office
Dr Carla Groom, Deputy Director of Human Centred Design Science, DWP
