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The Regional Government Success Scorecard (RGSS) and its website were launched today in Jakarta. Developed by Chandler Governance Group (CGG), with support from the Gates Foundation, the RGSS is a data-driven tool designed to identify the key drivers of local government success. The Scorecard addresses the questions of “what works” and “why” to support better planning, policymaking, and budgeting by governments and their partners.

Senior public sector leaders from across Africa gathered in Kigali this week for the launch of the fourth edition of the Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP), a leadership initiative designed to strengthen governance capabilities, deepen collaboration, and support the development of resilient public institutions across the continent.

At the invitation of Brunei Institut Perkhidmatan Awam (IPA), the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), Learning and Development division of Chandler Governance Group (CGG), facilitated a three-day workshop on developing a framework for measuring productivity in the public sector, held under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM) workplan.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) has released the second edition of its Global Survey on Public Sector Training, covering 27 Public Service Training Institutes (PSTIs) across five continents. Building on the inaugural 2022 edition, the 2026 report provides a leadership-level snapshot of how PSTIs are evolving.

City officials and governance practitioners from eleven cities across South and Southeast Asia gathered today for the opening of the Future-Ready Urban Governance Blended Training Programme, a new initiative developed by UNDP, the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), Learning and Development division of Chandler Governance Group (CGG), and CityNet. The programme is designed to equip local governments with the anticipatory, adaptive, and agile governance capabilities needed to address the region's most pressing urban challenges.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) recently concluded a visit to Bhutan, engaging the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to support its ongoing efforts to advance key strategic priorities.

The University of Auckland Business School and the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), Learning and Development division of Chandler Governance Group (CGG), successfully concluded their joint webinar, Designing PPPs That Work: Governance for Real-World Delivery, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions. Moderated by Wei Jiang Ho, Dean, Chandler Academy of Governance, Chandler Governance Group, the session brought together public sector leaders, private sector practitioners, and experts from across the globe to explore how effective governance enables Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to deliver sustained public value.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) have announced a new partnership to support national and city governments across Asia and the Pacific in becoming future-fit—better equipped to navigate an era of accelerating uncertainty, disruption, structural transformation, and growing complexity.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is excited to change its name to the Chandler Governance Group (CGG). This marks a significant milestone in its journey to strengthen public sector capabilities and institutions, and build high performance government around the world.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG), convened policymakers and practitioners from across the region for an Asia Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum on the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI).

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has successfully concluded its inaugural Finance Excellence Programme (FEP), delivered in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF). The five-day programme was designed to equip entry- to mid-level Finance Officers with the strategic capabilities needed to operate as effective strategic partners within their organisations.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has successfully concluded the inaugural Leaders in Civil Service Programme (LCSP) delivered in partnership with Bhutan’s Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) and with support from the Royal Institute of Management (RIM).

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has successfully concluded the Singapore segment of the training programme on “Modernising the Civil Service: Training and Development of Government Officials and Civil Servants”, held from 17 to 21 November 2025.

The Chandler Institute of Justice (CIJ), together with the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT & Innovation (MINICT), successfully concluded a four-day International Knowledge Exchange Workshop on ICT Policy and Law Design held from 17–20 November in Kigali, Rwanda.

At the 2025 Elevate Africa Convening, Mr. Wu Wei Neng, Chief Executive Officer of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), shared that capabilities lie at the heart of government performance, and that leaders have a role in stewarding their national story to build strong nations.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) co-organised the Public Governance Forum on the theme of “Innovation for National Sustainable Development in the New Era”. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) under the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HMCA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA), the ASEAN Network of Public Service Training Institutes (PSTI), the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP).

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG)has successfully concluded the Leading for Change Module for 24 Ugandan public sector middle managers participating in the inaugural Government Empowerment Network (GEN) Uganda cohort. The three-day Module took place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Beauvais Retreat Centre in Wakiso.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG), in partnership with Bhutan’s Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) and with support from the Royal Institute of Management (RIM), officially launched the Leaders in Civil Service Programme (LCSP) for Position Level 1 (P1) officers in Thimphu, Bhutan this week. The initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening leadership capacity within Bhutan’s public service, with the inaugural cohort comprising 30 P1 Division Chiefs from various ministries and agencies.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) completed a successful scoping mission to Uzbekistan from 22 September to 03 October 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June this year with the Uzbekistan Agency for Governance Efficiency (formerly ARGOS). Conducted at the invitation of the Agency, the mission aimed to deepen our understanding of Uzbekistan’s governance landscape and identify potential areas for strategic collaboration in support of ongoing public sector reforms.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the Brunei Institut Perkhidmatan Awam (IPA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming and formalising a longstanding partnership to strengthen public sector capability in Brunei and beyond.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG), in partnership with the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), has successfully concluded the third and final segment of the 2025 Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP).

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) participated in the 3rd International Conference on Anti-Corruption Innovations in Southeast Asia, held in Bangkok on 21–22 August 2025. Hosted by the Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Collaboration (KRAC), together with Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), UNODC, the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), and CGG, the conference convened over 200 participants from across ASEAN, including government agencies, academia, and civil society.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG), in partnership with the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), launched the 2025 edition of the Strong Nations for Africa Programme this week in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has completed a successful scoping visit to Bhutan at the invitation of Bhutan's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). This visit marks the first step towards exploring potential areas of collaboration to strengthen Bhutan’s anti-corruption efforts, integrity systems, institutional resilience, and governance capabilities.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG), in partnership with the Government of Uganda, is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the Uganda Public Service Leadership Excellence Programme, a transformative six-month learning journey spanning Uganda, Singapore, and South Africa.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) participated in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025 Ideas Camp held in Bogotá, Colombia. The Mayors Challenge is a global innovation competition that supports cities in developing bold, scalable solutions to pressing urban challenges. The Ideas Camp marks a key milestone in the competition, bringing together 50 finalist cities to push their ideas forward, with input from global experts, peers, and advisors.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG), with support from Gates Foundation, is developing and piloting a new Index to help local governments better understand, measure, and assess their performance.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the Agency for the Development of Public Service under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ARGOS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to formalise a partnership to strengthen public sector performance and governance in Uzbekistan.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) explored approaches and good practices for strengthening government excellence at the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. UNPSF is an annual high-level event convening world leaders, policy makers, practitioners, and experts to explore, discuss, and innovate in critical areas of public governance, in support of sustainable development.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) facilitated a session at the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW) organised by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in Marrakech, Morocco.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has concluded its working visit to Viet Nam from 2 – 5 June 2025. The delegation was led by Mr. Wu Wei Neng, Chief Executive Officer of CGG and Chairman of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG).

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) the Government of Uganda have successfully completed the third segment of the Public Service Leadership Excellence Programme, following its successful launch in March 2025. Held in Singapore from 26 to 30 May, the week-long programme brought together a delegation of 28 Permanent Secretaries led by Mrs. Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, to exchange insights and learn from Singapore’s governance experience.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the Government of Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, to formalise partnership and deepen collaboration on strengthening public sector performance and governance. The MOU was signed by senior leaders from the Government of Uganda, including the Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, Mrs. Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, and CGG’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wu Wei Neng.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has concluded its first official visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan — a nation deeply rooted in cultural richness and values, and driven by a bold, forward-looking vision for public sector transformation. This visit marks a significant step toward building long-term partnerships in support of Bhutan’s public sector reform journey.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the Government of Uganda have jointly launched the inaugural Public Service Leadership Excellence Programme today at the Supreme Court Conference Hall, Judiciary Twin Towers, Kampala, Uganda.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG), in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Eritrea, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) have jointly completed the 2nd Capacity Development Programme on National Development and Planning for the Eritrean Government.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) co-organised an event anchored on the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), in partnership with the Eastern Regional Organisation for Public Administration (EROPA).

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) has appointed three new non-executive Directors to its Board in its next season of growth. The new Director appointments will take effect on 1 December 2024, with Mr Ngosa Chisupa taking on the role of Board Chairperson. Ngosa succeeds Mr Lee Kok Fatt, whose current term ended on 30 November 2024.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the Government of Uganda have successfully concluded a 3-day training workshop on integrity and anti-corruption. Building on CGG’s ongoing partnership with the Government of Uganda to strengthen public sector integrity and governance, the workshop brought together 45 participants from 23 different ministries, departments and agencies.

Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the Government of Ho Chi Minh City have marked a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Zambia and the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) from Singapore have taken a significant step toward enhancing institutional capacity and fostering a culture of integrity in Zambia’s fight against corruption. The two organisations formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative framework between the ACC and CGG, focusing on capacity building, organisational and culture development, and strengthening anti-corruption systems.

The South Africa Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the learning adn development division of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), launched the inaugural Constitutional Values and Principles (CVP) Fellowship Programme at Tshedimosetso House in Pretoria today.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), the knowledge division of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), is proud to announce the launch of the fourth issue of Governance Matters, the only annual magazine sharing government practitioner tradecraft and good practices in governance from around the world. The 2024 edition delivers insights and tradecraft from more than 20 contributors hailing from six continents of the globe.

23 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders have successfully completed the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL), which ran from July to September 2024. Now in its third iteration, this programme is a joint collaboration between the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Viet Nam. Designed especially for public sector leaders in the national and provincial governments, MENGPEL aims to impart critical knowledge and skills, and share good practices in national governance.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the learning and development division of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), warmly welcomed the 2024 cohort of the Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP) to Singapore this week for the final segment of the programme held from 26th to 30th August 2024. The cohort this year is made up of 18 senior public sector leaders from nine countries in Africa.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) delivered a lecture anchored on the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), in partnership with Indonesia’s National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA). The CGGI is an annual Index, developed and published by CGG, that measures the capabilities and effectiveness of 113 governments around the world.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) visited the South Africa National School of Government (NSG) at its Pretoria Campus today. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year, the NSG and CGG teams discussed priority areas of collaboration and an action plan with specific initiatives.

The South Africa Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. Under the MOU, CGG and DPSA will work together on training, projects and other collaborative initiatives to strengthen state capacity and public service delivery in South Africa.

The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) conducted its second workshop with the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) from 22 – 30 July 2024. Titled “Leading Positive Culture Transformation,” the workshop aimed to equip 34 senior management leaders and change team members from various provinces in Zambia with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change within the organisation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the learning and development division of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG) welcomed 18 participants across 9 countries in Africa to the launch of the 2nd Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP) in South Africa. Designed and delivered in partnership with the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), the programme aims to build a community of African public sector leaders who are committed to improving the quality of national governance in their respective countries and provides a platform for senior African public sector leaders to share and propagate good practices in governance.