Archives for September 14th, 1998

GOVERNING IN THE INFORMATION AGE

Abstracts, PublicNet: 14 September, 1998

Christine Bellamy and John A Taylor

This ground-breaking study provides a balanced investigation into the significance of the so-called ‘information age’ to contemporary government. It examines available perspectives on the relationship between information and communication technology and social change, and applies them to the organisation and practice of governing and governance in the UK. In particular, it assess current debates on the new public management, the reinvention of government, the new public consumerism and ‘electronic democracy’ in the light of these perspectives, and looks at the mplications of stances on public policy the ‘information superhighway’ for the future of public services.

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‘NO SLACKING’ WARNING ON MILLENNIUM BUG

Headlines, PublicNet: 14 September, 1998

Public sector organisations which fail to meet deadlines to tackle the Millennium bug can expect to be tackled by the Government.

In her latest quarterly report to Parliament, Margaret Beckett, who chairs the Cabinet Committee responsible for co-ordinating action on the Millennium Bug, points to business and Government working openly together as a key factor in progress so far.

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COLLABORATION IS KEY TO IMPROVING HEALTH

Headlines, PublicNet: 14 September, 1998

Special emphasis has been placed on joint working between the health service, local government, business and the voluntary sector, in the annual report of the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Kenneth Calman.Sir Kenneth said: “The key to the implementation of many improvements to the environment and health is through action at a local level, and much is already being done through ‘Local Agenda 21’ -a comprehensive action plan for sustainable development into the 21st Century.

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