Things are escalating out there: while cuts are nothing new, there's a new pace in their implementation.
Further Questions for Discussion: -Do you think that the government is using taxpayers' money effectively in their implementation of biometrics programs?
The IfG argues that there have been some "commendable early wins" in the ICT strategy's first year, which ICT leaders should take forwards in their implementation plans.
"While we maintain that the policies and procedures in place are robust and fair, it is clear that we need to do better in their implementation.
Even if negotiators overcome the most recent sticking points, it will be difficult to trust in their implementation if the Greek people remain unconvinced.
Aside from accusations of unfairness, Duncan Smith's reforms have often been characterised by incompetence in their implementation, and a failure to save the money promised.
"The market may have factored in some of the measures that have been proposed, but not a delay in their implementation," Mr. Okazaki said.
Other elements of the government's plan include ensuring that 80% of investments, regardless of their objectives, must "effectively address gender issues in their implementation".
The Home Office itself has espoused many of them, only to drag feet in their implementation or be swamped by sheer numbers.
In other words, this ambitious agreement calls for a range of sweeping structural changes including, crucially, land ownership reforms, daunting in their scope and highly challenging in their implementation.
It should be read by those responsible for a wide range of public policies from "big society" to personalisation of public services and localism – and it should also be read by those involved in their implementation.
