
McKinsey on Government
Reinvesting in America, December 2023
Helping governments renew the sources of economic strength and deliver for their people.
Articles in this issue
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US government productivity: A more than $2,000 per resident opportunity
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Government remains one of the biggest productivity improvement opportunities. Organizations must be given both the ability and...
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Federal financial management: How governments can do more with the budgets they have
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Tools that enable more agile and transparent financial management can help government leaders tie resources directly to mission...
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Inclusive infrastructure investment: How to empower communities
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With more than $2 trillion in federal funding entering the US economy, three steps can help governments meet the needs of communities...
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Building innovation ecosystems: Accelerating tech hub growth
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Innovation ecosystems can generate economic, financial, and social benefits for all, and there’s new federal funding to...
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Rural rising: Economic development strategies for America’s heartland
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There is no one-size-fits-all economic development strategy for rural communities. How can local leaders—including governments,...
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Will a labor crunch derail plans to upgrade US infrastructure?
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There’s a historic and widening labor shortfall in the US construction sector. Yet it extends far beyond jobsites and varies...
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Transforming public sector hiring with data-enabled talent ‘win rooms’
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These talent hubs can expedite and streamline government hiring processes—and they can also close critical labor gaps.
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‘Dig once’ could help states manage material and worker shortages
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Multiple excavations for infrastructure improvements can be disruptive to the public. Coordinating projects could minimize negative...
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One year into the BIL: Catalyzing US investments in energy
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The legislation provides an opportunity to improve the country’s clean-power infrastructure. More than a year since its...
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Paving the way to resilience: Strengthening public sector adaptation planning and execution
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Increasing resilience to climate change requires a more systematic response than ever before. Governments and public entities...
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Closing the digital divide in Black America
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Five steps could help to bring broadband and digital equity to every Black household in the United States—urban and rural—while...
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Can public EV fast-charging stations be profitable in the United States?
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More fast public chargers are needed to support the growth of EVs—but generating a profit at a public charging station...
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Unlocking the potential of generative AI: Three key questions for government agencies
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Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their...