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Innovation

Innovation is important for bringing about improvements in quality and efficiency of public services and for responding to changing social and economic conditions. In particular, tightening public finances and pressure on financial resources increase the need for government to seize innovative ideas that can lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness, and to develop them through to implementation. The NAO report Innovation across central government in 2009 highlighted ways in which Government could become more innovative.

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Guidance on this topic

A selection of our publications providing help and advice on this topic:

Five case study films from the conference on Changing culture, strengthening delivery

April 2009

Changing Culture, Strengthening Delivery was a one-day conference for senior managers, directors and equivalent involved in implementing change and strengthening performance and capability in central and local government organisations. It was presented jointly by the National Audit Office (NAO) and the National School of Government. Three cross-government National Audit Office reports (Innovation in Government; Capability Reviews; and Helping Government Learn) were brought to life through a variety of case studies from across the public sector.

Changing culture, strengthening delivery: case study films

Good Practice briefing: Innovation Special Focus

December 2006

Innovation is key to continuous improvement in government services. This special Innovation edition of NAO Focus highlights the findings from a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Achieving innovation in central government organisations, which was carried out by the London School of Economics Public Policy Group.

Good Practice Briefing: Innovation Special Focus (PDF - 908KB)