Education is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. It is evolving everyday with globalization, technological advancements, and a knowledge-based economy that is dependent on high quality, requiring innovative solutions for industry-wide performance enhancement.

Unlocking delivery of better public services with Digital Government. We provide end-to-end services: strategy, user insights, blueprints, technological development, and implementation. We help streamline government services for citizens and businesses with our expertise.

Infrastructure investment and development are a top priority for governments globally and are vital for poverty reduction, social progress, and economic growth. Emerging markets need new infrastructure, while developed ones must upgrade aging assets.

With global population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025, infrastructure investments are needed to supply sufficient water, roads, housing and power.

Prominent issues that governments world over face include:

Developing countries face systemic issues like poverty, hunger, child mortality, energy security and gender inequality. Development aid is crucial against global poverty, but deploying it effectively is often complex.

Unemployment affects developed and developing economies, especially the youth, with the number of unemployed people skyrocketing to over 200 million. Governments are turning to entrepreneurs and the private sector, recognizing them as job and growth catalysts. Collaboration among governments, entrepreneurs, and corporations is key to preventing a generational loss. We have created a framework that aids governments, donors, and organizations in fostering inclusive growth through job creation. It promotes entrepreneurship, attracts investments, and targets organizations of all sizes, attracting domestic and international investment.

Demographic shifts and budget constraints have accelerated the need for systematic, swift, and decisive government action. Pension commitments to retiring baby boomers may exceed expectations by up to more than 100%. Policymakers must ensure pension sustainability, but few have clear solutions. Regular review, adjustments, and reform is imperative. Policymakers must explore public, private, or public-private partnership (PPP) in delivering pensions for a sustainable retirement future.

Burson guides clients worldwide through evolving business and tax challenges. Governments need to balance revenue needs with labor and capital requirements. Tax authorities are altering their enforcement strategies, focus and policies in response to changing business dynamics. Our Global GPS Tax team offers tax compliance and advisory services, tax policy development, and supports the strengthening and modernization of tax and customs administrations.

Transportation is key to a nation's well-being. Complex challenges demand innovative solutions as government funding shrinks. We must enhance efficiency and service amidst population growth and capacity constraints.