Delivering purpose-driven government in the UK
18 September 2024, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Join UCL IIPP in conversation with Mariana Mazzucato, Nick Kimber, Susan Acland-Hood, Chris Stark and Catherine Day.
This event is free.
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About this talk:
The UK’s new government has set and adopted five missions. This policy shift presents both an unprecedented opportunity and a significant challenge: how to translate the promise and practice of mission-oriented government into effective action across the civil service, local authorities, and the broader public sector.Ìý
At this event, the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)Ìýshared insights gathered from its work with governments globally – from the European Commission and US Government to national and local governments in the UK. Drawing on global insights and our hands-on experience in our local Borough of Camden, IIPP and its guests examined the policy tools, public institutions, and dynamic capabilities needed to ground Labour's mission-led vision in the day-to-day practice of government.Ìý
This timely event brought together policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore the practical realities of implementing missions in the UK. From setting up inter-departmental mission boards to redesigning procurement processes and establishing community wealth funds, this session investigated how to operationalise missions in the civil service. It offered crucial insights into moving beyond traditional siloed policymaking towards a more dynamic, purposeful model of governance capable of delivering transformative change in line with the government’s mandate.Ìý
It foregrounded three pivotal reports that offer crucial insights into mission-oriented approaches: "Mission-Oriented Industrial Strategy: Global Insights," "Mission-Led Procurement and Market Shaping: Lessons from Camden," and "A Mission-Oriented Community Wealth Fund for Camden."Ìý
Meet the panel:
- Mariana Mazzucato | Founding Director and Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
- |ÌýDirector of Strategy, Design and Insight at London Borough of Camden, Policy Associate at the Future Governance Forum (FGF) andÌýPolicy Fellow in the IIPP Policy Studio at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
- |ÌýPermanent Secretary for the UK Department for Education
- |ÌýHead of Mission Control for Clean Energy for theÌýUK Department for Energy and Net Zero
- Chair:Ìý |ÌýDeputy Director for theÌýCabinet Office
About the Speakers
Mariana Mazzucato
Founding Director and Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
Professor Mazzucato is the author of four highly-acclaimed books:ÌýÌý(2013),ÌýÌý(2018),ÌýÌý(2021) andÌýÌý(2023).Ìý
She advises policymakers around the world on innovation-led, inclusive and sustainable growth. Her current roles include being Chair of theÌý, Co-Chair of theÌý, Co-Chair on theÌý, and a member of theÌý
More about Mariana MazzucatoNick Kimber
Director of Strategy, Design and Insight at London Borough of Camden, Policy Associate at the Future Governance Forum (FGF) and Policy Fellow in the IIPP Policy Studio at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
Between September 2022 and December 2021, he was the senior Council officer responsible for the Camden’s Renewal Commission, chaired by Cllr Georgia Gould and Mariana Mazzucato, which developed four community-led renewal missions which are now embedded within the Council’s strategic plan.
Nick’s interests as a policy fellow are in the operationalisation of missions in a place-based context, with a particular focus on measurement and capabilities required for implementation.Ìý
Susan Acland-Hood
Permanent Secretary at UK Department for Education(DfE)
Chris Stark
Head of ‘Mission Control’ for Clean Power 2030 at UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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He has served as chief executive of the Carbon Trust, and is currently Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and on the board of climate charity Murmer.
Catherine Day
Deputy Director at UK Cabinet Office
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