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Policy design and the 3 horizons

Posted by: Hugh Smith and Benny Souto, Posted on: 21 August 2025 - Categories: Case study, PublicPolicyDesign
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Hugh Smith and Benny Souto write about designing policies and services for the future in Camden Council.

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Why public design is more important than ever

Posted by: Alice Goldman, Posted on: 7 August 2025 - Categories: PublicPolicyDesign, Thought leadership
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GDS reform expert, Alice Goldman, examines the value of public design to governments now.

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