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Installing new drivers: How to improve government's use of IT

The report examined whether the centre of government is able to ensure that IT enables government to meet its objectives effectively and efficiently.

This report examines whether the 'centre' of government (the Cabinet Office, Treasury and Number 10) is able to ensure that IT enables government to meet its objectives effectively and efficiently.

As part of the Institute for Government’s wider Reshaping the Centre project, the report focuses on the current combination of organisations, processes, responsibilities and funding.

It does not offer a comprehensive assessment of how government uses information technology in general.

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