Committed to public valueAround the world, governments are faced with an increasingly complex array of challenges. At the same time there is an increasing demand for transparency and accountability on public policies. Ernst & Young works with many of the world’s governments to address challenges such as security and border controls, climate change, realignment in the global economy and ever-aging populations. We understand the growing pressure to deliver more and better public services for less cost and to increase public value. In addition to providing audit services, we help clients implement policy and drive benefits and growth through financial effectiveness, operational performance efficiencies and delivery of major programs, both on time and to budget. Our clients include international institutions, national and regional governments, as well as large not-for-profit and education entities. Whilst each nation faces specific challenges, we offer the benefit of our shared experiences and approaches. Our Global Government & Public Sector (GPS) Center, based in Brussels, provides both our experienced teams and our clients with access to a wealth of insight and creates a platform for innovative services to be co-developed. | Ernst & Young 2010 European attractiveness survey Our interviews with 814 of the world’s most demanding business leaders, all in search of their next international investment opportunities, indicate that Europe needs a wake-up call if it is not to lose ground to its more dynamic competitors. See our 2010 European attractiveness survey for details. Public sector: rebuilding for the future While governments across the world try hard to cope with the huge debts incurred in recession, the emphasis seems to be shifting from short-term measures and emergency remedies to long-term planning for rebuilding for the future. Get an in-depth view of the public sector and the economic crisis. Streamlining aid to the world’s poor As economic conditions worsened the plight of many developing countries, EuropeAid not only delivered, it set new standards for the future. The agency’s eagerness to deliver more aid faster than ever before is remarkable given its resource constraints. While this is positive, there’s still a long way to go. Learn more
Survey findings: tax policies in the cultural sector We, along with the Forum d’Avignon, surveyed and compared main tax provisions in favor of culture in 14 countries around the world. From points of convergence to innovative tax policies to the impact of sales tax (VAT), you won’t want to miss our key insights (pdf, 1.5mb) Worldwide fiscal stimulus — Tax policy plays a major role Countries around the world continue to focus intensely on efforts designed to lessen the impact of the global economic and financial crisis. Tax measures comprise the larger share of overall fiscal stimulus packages. In this guide, we focus on the tax-related fiscal stimulus measures in 24 jurisdictions (pdf, 2.7mb) where we are seeing particularly robust stimulus activity and identify themes that are emerging as governments increasingly rely on their tax systems to administer stimulus. |
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NewsEventsContacts Citizen today: Weathering the storm  Governments worldwide are contending with spending cuts without damaging their fragile economies. How can policy-makers combine public service provisions with profit-making? Inside, we cover topics that offer great insight: Canada’s successful deficit elimination program, the role of state-owned enterprises, Norway’s welfare reform, exclusive interviews with top public servants and much more.
Insights into challenges facing the developing world
 How are banks handling the fallout from the economic crisis? How will developing countries fund the investments in infrastructure they so desperately need? How can they combat corruption? Covering the major markets — Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe— we examine challenges facing the developing world and reveal some key lessons learned (pdf, 1.7mb). View past editions of Donor Dynamics May 2009 (pdf, 2.1mb) and Donor Dynamics August 2008 (pdf, 3.21 MB).
Q&A: Australia's Beazley on the financial meltdown
Australia’s ambassador to the US, Kim Beazley, believes the painful lessons learned from the financial meltdown will become drivers for international regulatory measures designed to prevent future crises. So, what does that mean for Australia’s future outlook.
Useful links
This section offers a variety of useful links relating to Welfare, Power & Utilities, Infrastructure & Real estate and Climate change sustainability.
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