Guido Bertucci Participated in the meeting of the “Global Agenda Council on the Future of Government” of the World Economic Forum

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 20, 2012 -- Responsible for advocacy activities in governance and public administration at the global level, Guido Bertucci is currently serving as the Executive Director of “Governance Solutions International”. In October 2011 in Abu Dhabi he participated, as a member of the Council on the Future of Government, in the “Summit of the Global Agenda” organized by the World Economic Forum. The Summit convenes the top experts and practitioners in the world in numerous disciplines to define ideas and proposals on how to address global challenges and mitigate global risks.

Guido Bertucci and the other distinguished members of the Council on the Future of Government discussed and made recommendations on ways to modernize government in order to face the challenges of the 21st century. The Council issued a Policy Paper suggesting specific measures to enable governments to be more responsive to citizens’ expectations, more efficient and more participatory. The Policy Paper can be accessed through the W.E.F. website: www.weforum.org .

Guido Bertucci headed the United Nations Programme on Public Administration, Finance and Development from 1993, until 2008. In that capacity one of his most recognized achievements was the launching of the flagship publication of the United Nations “World Public Sector Report”. This publication analyzes and makes policy recommendations on emerging issues in governance and public administration. Some of the subjects covered by the Reports are “Globalization and the State”; “Unlocking the Human Potential for Public Sector Performance”; and “Civic Engagement in Public Governance”. The reports have been a very useful tool for policy makers around the world and are being utilized as textbooks at many universities.

Guido Bertucci was also responsible for the conceptualization and the organization of the “Global Forum on Reinventing Government” which took place in Vienna, Austria in 2007. The Forum was the most renowned gathering of Heads of State, Ministers, experts and practitioners from around the world to discuss innovation in government. He holds a degree in Political Science and post graduate degree in Administrative Sciences from the Catholic University of Milan. In addition, he received several honorary doctorate degrees from academic institutions around the world..

About Guido Bertucci UN
Born in Vercelli, Italy, on 12 July 1948, Guido Bertucci is a highly experienced and successful professional. He is currently working as the Executive Director of “Governance Solutions International”, a prominent organization that aims at identifying and sharing best practices in governance and public administration. He holds a degree in Political Science and a Post-graduate Diploma in Administrative Sciences from the Catholic University of Milan. In addition he received several honorary doctoral degrees.

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