Overarching conclusions

This chapter presents a summary of the key enablers and challenges that have emerged from the synthesis of the country practices and experiences shared throughout the compendium. It then discusses the top six enabling conditions that are common across all centre of government (CoG) roles and functions. This includes: the need for clear mandates and delineation of roles between the CoG and other agencies the need for CoGs to better utilise holistic and systemic approaches, coordination between CoG functions, including fostering trusted relationships between the CoG and other agencies and the right workforce design as a fundamental requirement. This chapter also highlights the in-depth discussions held with CoGs in developing this compendium and opportunities to continue this dialogue into the future.