Published Jun 6, 2023

The Book I Wish Every Policymaker Would Read

Ezra Klein delves into Jennifer Pahlka's insights on transforming government services in the digital age, highlighting the critical gap between policy creation and implementation and discussing strategies for overcoming bureaucratic hurdles through effective civil service reform and improved digital infrastructure.

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The Book I Wish Every Policymaker Would Read

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Government Contracting Chaos

Government Implementation Dynamics

Civil Service Reform

Government Dysfunction

Government Challenges

Government Website Procurement

Crisis Management Realities

Healthcare Procurement Insights

Paperwork Burden Act

Revitalizing Civil Service

Accountability Systems

Government Inefficiency

Enterprise Services Bus

Innovation and Government

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Digital Government Transformation

Government Implementation

Implementation Challenges

Civil Service Reform

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The Book I Wish Every Policymaker Would Read

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Digital Government TransformationJennifer Pahlka, former deputy chief technology officer in the Obama administration, explores the digital challenges facing government services. Her book "Recoding America" offers insights into why government often fails in the digital age and how it can improve.

Digital Government Transformation

Government ImplementationJennifer Pahlka explores the critical gap between policy creation and implementation in government, highlighting systemic inefficiencies. She discusses procurement challenges and the need for strong product management to improve government project outcomes.

Government Implementation

Implementation ChallengesJennifer Pahlka discusses the challenges of crisis management and bureaucratic hurdles in government services. She emphasizes the importance of visibility and user research in improving policy implementation.

Implementation Challenges

Civil Service ReformJennifer Pahlka explores the intricate dynamics of civil service reform, focusing on the balance between autonomy and accountability. She discusses the challenges in hiring and firing policies and the cultural factors that influence government effectiveness.

Civil Service Reform

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