McKinsey Center for Government
Helping governments deliver for their people
Convening and enabling leaders
Bringing leaders together across the government, social, and private sectors to share lessons and take action.
Advancing knowledge
In conjunction with an ecosystem of experts and partner institutions, designing, conducting, investing in, and sharing research on the critical and common challenges that governments face.
Stimulating innovation
Catalyzing and scaling innovation through working groups, research collaborations, events, and media engagement.
Our areas of focus
- Government Leadership
- Reinvesting in Economies
- Citizen Experience
- Technology Delivery
- Government Productivity
- Talent & Capability Building
- Resilience
Hear from our experts
Todd Wintner
Todd Wintner explains why transformation is fundamental to everything the public sector does.
Gayatri Shenai
Gayatri Shenai outlines three digital tech trends that will be critical for public sector leaders.
Hrishika Vuppala, Jessica Kahn and Tim Ward
Hrishika Vuppala, Jessica Kahn and Tim Ward share what excites them about working in the public sector.
Featured interactives
Issue
McKinsey on Public Finance, March 2023
-
McKinsey on Public Finance brings together our perspectives across all aspects of public finance from our proprietary research, global experience, and insights from leaders around the world. You’ll find insights on new, innovative approaches along with some of our most popular articles over the last several years—timeless pieces that continue to resonate with global public finance leaders.
Featured interviews
Interview
Lessons in leadership: Getting past politics to deliver for the people
-
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, tapped Democrat Steve Kadish as his first chief of staff. Together, they...
Interview
Lessons in leadership: Making government “a great place to work”
-
David Thodey has led successful transformations across Australia’s public and private sectors. He recently sat down with...
Featured insights
Report - MGI Research
Collection
Report - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
Report - MGI Research
Featured experts
Solveigh Hieronimus
Senior PartnerMunich
Serves clients across heavily regulated industries such as energy, infrastructure, and finance on topics covering innovation...
Scott Blackburn
Senior PartnerWashington DC
Works with US federal departments using commercial best practices to solve the government’s toughest problems
Andrew Pickersgill
Senior PartnerToronto
Advises clients in banking, telecommunications, retail, and the public sector and serves on McKinsey’s Shareholders Council,...
Keep exploring
Public Sector
We work with social sector and government organizations to improve the lives of citizens worldwide by helping solve the most...
Social Sector
Helping leading institutions identify solutions to major societal challenges and improve the health, lives and livelihoods of...
Healthcare
Discover how our team of consultants works with healthcare leaders to deliver better care, increase quality of life, and improve...
Education
Improving outcomes for students, schools, and systems.
McKinsey’s work for social sector, healthcare, and public entities
McKinsey’s work for social sector, healthcare, and public entities
Accelerating Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
We’ve always been big believers in the growth potential of our clients. Today, we’re privileged to work with organizations...