Archives for April 16th, 1999

RESISTANCE TO NEW TECHNOLOGY

Headlines, PublicNet: 16 April, 1999

The Government’s target to provide all services electronically by 2008 may be achieved, but it is questionable how many people will choose the electronic version. Research into the payment of benefits has revealed that order books are well like and preferred by many to other forms of payment. It also showed antipathy to banks.
Order books are popular because they provide a guaranteed amount of money on a guaranteed date. This element of certainty gives a sense of assurance. 



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DELIVERING A MODERNISED GOVERNMENT

Headlines, PublicNet: 16 April, 1999

Implementation of the Modernising government White Paper will be tightly managed by a Project Board which will steer work across departments. Milestones are being established for all projects and there will be a review of progress in the summer.
Implementation will also be fostered through a number of levers with particular emphasis on joint working. 

INVESTING IN INNOVATION

Book News, PublicNet: 16 April, 1999

Branscomb L M, Keller J (Eds)
Comprises a series of individual contributions from academic authors writing for a wider audience of economists, policymakers and theorists. Addresses the long-standing issues surrounding the study of innovation. Highlights the problem of seeking innovative change within the consensual framework of US politics. 

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