Global Survey on Public Sector Training 2026

The Global Survey on Public Sector Training 2026 by the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) examines how Public Service Training Institutes (PSTIs) are adapting their strategies, funding models, curricula, pedagogy, and digital capabilities to remain effective in a rapidly changing environment. 

GLOBAL
REACH

Findings drawn from 27 PSTIs spanning 5 continents, reflecting diverse governance contexts and development stages.

LEADERSHIP-LEVEL INSIGHTS

A comprehensive survey of PSTI leaders capturing a snapshot of priorities, challenges, and capabilities in public sector training.

DEPTH BEYOND
THE DATA

Supplemented by written and online interviews with PSTI leaders, offering nuanced perspectives behind the numbers.

GLOBAL REACH

Findings drawn from 27 PSTIs spanning 5 continents, reflecting diverse governance contexts and development stages.

LEADERSHIP-LEVEL INSIGHTS

A comprehensive survey of PSTI leaders capturing a snapshot of priorities, challenges, and capabilities in public sector training.

DEPTH BEYOND THE DATA

Supplemented by written and online interviews with PSTI leaders, offering nuanced perspectives behind the numbers.

KEY FINDINGS

PSTIs are confident in their direction but face implementation challenges.
  • 96% of respondents have effective strategic planning processes aligned with government priorities. 92% indicate awareness of future trends and challenges.
  • However, only around half consider themselves fully on track to meet strategic goals. 41% report being only “somewhat on track”.
Financial sustainability is a shared concern, and a focus of experimentation.
  • Only 37% of institutions believe current financing is sufficient to fully deliver on their mandate. Less than half report having a sustainable long-term financing or business model.
  • On average, direct and indirect government sources account for over 70% of the revenues of the PSTIs surveyed.
  • PSTIs are increasingly exploring complementary approaches to build up their financial resilience, including cost-recovery mechanisms and partnerships.
Online and blended learning are here to stay.
  • Nearly 60% of PSTIs have scaled up their online learning offerings in the last three years.
  • The proportion of PSTIs offering no asynchronous learning fell from 37% in 2022 to 22% in 2026.
  • 78% of respondents use digital or technology-enabled courses in their training programmes. PSTIs are moving beyond experimentation towards more intentional design.
Artificial intelligence is widely understood but adoption remains at an early stage.
  • 79% of respondents understand the benefits and risks of AI. 65% understand its applications across the training lifecycle.
  • However, only 28% have comprehensive plans for adopting AI, and just 32% believe they are maximising its potential.
  • The most commonly cited barriers include shortages of skilled human resources (84%) and budget constraints (72%).
The Global Survey on Public Sector Training 2026 was produced by the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG). The Chandler Academy of Governance is the Learning and Development division of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG).

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