Governance

What is governance, and what does it mean?

• Governance in the public sector refers to a system of tools and processes used by government agencies to monitor rules and regulations and manage public resources.
• Good governance exhibits accountability, integrity, and transparency.

How does digital technology help with governance?

• New innovations in technology help governments share and use their data more effectively, accelerating digital transformation and improving transparency.
• Digital tools like AI and algorithms provide new levels of insight that impact and improve public sector governance decisions.

How does Microsoft ACTS help improve public sector governance?

• The mission of the ACTS initiative is to mobilize data and technology to assist governments in accelerating transparency, a key component of governance. Furthermore, ACTS solutions progressively impact almost all aspects of governance across a wide spectrum that includes internal agencies, supply chains, citizens, and contracts. We take a principled approach to provide transparency solutions in areas such as procurement, tax, customs, investigations, and audit work.
• By sharing our own journey, our learnings, and where we still need to go—and by being transparent in how we continue to improve—we believe we can create more effective solutions that governments can use to improve their governance.

Published February 2024.