Sep 23, 2025 | SDC staff

Fixing the foundations: In conversation with Public Sector Network

Kat and Eddie each sat down with Charlie Hamer from the Public Sector Network to discuss the need to focus on the fundamentals of civic technology.

AI and advanced technologies won’t provide real value to public services unless they are built on a responsible foundation. We discussed how to earn public trust by solving real problems for both the public and public servants, rather than reacting to the news cycle.

Fixing the Foundations: Why Government Must Invest in People and Systems Governments everywhere are under pressure. Constituents expect faster, simpler, more human services. Leaders are asked to deliver more with fewer resources. And the systems underpinning government, both technical and cultural, are often creaking under the weight of legacy infrastructure, outdated processes, and underinvestment. LinkedIn: Future Government Institute

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