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
LEADERSHIP-LEVEL INSIGHTS
DEPTH BEYOND
THE DATA
GLOBAL REACH
LEADERSHIP-LEVEL INSIGHTS
DEPTH BEYOND THE DATA
KEY FINDINGS
- 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”.
- 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.
- 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.
- 81% of respondents understand the benefits and risks of AI. 67% understand its applications across the training lifecycle.
- However, only 30% have comprehensive plans for adopting AI, and just 33% believe they are maximising its potential.
- The most commonly cited barriers include shortages of skilled human resources (85%) and budget constraints (70%).
Hear More from PSTI Leaders
WEBINAR
Adapting Public Sector Training
for a Changing World
2 JULY 2026 (THURSDAY), 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (GMT +8) on ZOOM
Watch the webinar recording to hear from the Instituto Nacional de Administração, I.P. (Portugal) and the National School of Government (South Africa) as they share how their institutions are evolving to meet the demands of a changing world.
Abel Carreira
Board Member
Instituto Nacional de
Administração, I.P. (Portugal)
Dino Poonsamy
Chief Director for
Strategy & Systems
National School of
Government (South Africa)
WEBINAR
Adapting Public Sector Training
for a Changing World
2 JULY 2026 (THURSDAY), 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (GMT +8) on ZOOM
Watch the webinar recording to hear from the Instituto Nacional de Administração, I.P. (Portugal) and the National School of Government (South Africa) as they share how their institutions are evolving to meet the demands of a changing world.
Abel Carreira
Board Member
Instituto Nacional de
Administração, I.P. (Portugal)
Dino Poonsamy
Chief Director for
Strategy & Systems
National School of
Government (South Africa)
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