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Government & Public Services

government public services

We deliver agile, efficient and sustainable solutions that have immediate impact while shaping lasting change, improving services for citizens and society.

Building a resilient and innovative public sector together​

At PwC, we believe that trust in society begins with strong public services. That is why we are the privileged partner of governments and public organisations that strive for excellence and lasting societal impact — swiftlyand thoughtfully.​

With more than 250 specialised consultants, we support governments at every level. We help them work more efficiently, inclusively and innovatively — from strategy to execution.​

We deliver agile, sustainable and results-driven solutions that make an immediate difference, contributing tostructural, positive change for citizens and society as a whole.

Your partner for impactful public services​

PwC Belgium's G&PS team consists of more than 250 consultants fully dedicated to the public sector. We support governments and public organisations with strategic challenges, digital transformation, policy preparation and organisational change.​

Our strength lies in the combination of local anchoring and international reach. Thanks to long-term partnerships with the Flemish government, the Federal government and the European Commission, we can act quickly and contribute to solutions with tangible societal impact.​

At PwC, it’s not just about advice, but about partnership. Through our G&PS Academy, we continuously invest in expertise development and thought leadership. In this way, we create sustainable relationships and strengthen engagement with both employees and clients.​


PwC in the public sector

Our services are end-to-end, tailored to the full scope of the public mandate.​

+250 specialised consultants

We have a dedicated team of more than 250 professionals fully focused on the public sector, providing end-to-end services from policy development advice to implementation. Thanks to their in-depth domain knowledge and experience, theyspeak the language of public organisations — from the local to the European level.​

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Centre of Excellence

Our G&PS expertise centre focuses on developing and sharing specialised knowledge. We bring together insights on policy, organisation, technology and finance to co-create innovative solutions with public sector clients.​

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A people-centred, results-driven approach

We are more than advisers — we are partners. Our approach is built on collaboration, commitment and sustainable change. We support our clients in achieving tangible societal impact.​

 

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PwC and international governmental organisations​

For European institutions, the focus is on complex policy issues, cross-border cooperation and technological modernisation. PwC supports institutions, such as the European Commission, Eurocontrol and NATO, with projects that deliver tangible impact.​​​

What are the challenges? ​

  • Fragmentation between member states and stakeholders​
  • Governance and compliance within EU institutions​
  • Interoperability of data and IT systems​
  • Achieving policy ambitions in a multicultural and multilingual context​

How does PwC support ​

  • Policy analysis and supporting policy implementation​
  • Design and validation of data and IT architectures (e.g. for data spaces)​
  • Change management and project support in complex EU initiatives​
  • Procurement advice and legal compliance

PwC and the federal level​

At federal institutions, the focus is on modernising services, digitalisation and more efficient policy implementation across departments. PwC contributes to large-scale transformation projects within various Federal Public Services (FPS).​

What are the challenges?

  • Complex internal decision-making and departmental silos​
  • Need for uniform digital platforms and data exchange​
  • Policy and regulatory pressure from the European level​
  • Limited change capacity within administrations​

Our approach

  • Strategic advice combined with technical implementation​
  • Project teams with experience in federal public services, ministerial cabinets and agencies​
  • Hands-on approach with a focus on change, skills and governance​
  • Insights from other governments and international best practices​

PwC and Flanders​

Within the Flemish government, PwC supports the achievement of policy ambitions through digitalisation, high-performing service delivery and cooperation between entities. The focus is on citizen-oriented solutions and internal efficiency.​

What are the challenges?

  • Fragmentation of IT solutions and data sources​
  • Citizens expect digital and accessible services​
  • Need for alignment between Flemish agencies​
  • Tight budgets and the need for scalable solutions​

Our approach

  • Solutions for digital front- and back-office​
  • Support with framework contracts and European funding applications​
  • Advice on policy implementation and programme management​
  • Assistance with interoperability and data quality​

PwC and Wallonia and Brussels​

In Wallonia and Brussels, PwC supports institutions in structural reforms, policy modernisation and the digitalisation of public services. We take into account the bilingual context and institutional complexity.​

What are the challenges? ​

  • Multilingualism and shared competences​
  • Need for policy alignment across levels​
  • Lack of digital maturity in certain domains​
  • Catching up in e-government​

Our approach​

  • Digital transformation and IT roadmaps​
  • Integration of Brussels and Walloon applications​
  • Process optimisation and capacity building​
  • Language- and culture-sensitive change programmes​

Our approach for local governments and public services

PwC works with and for cities, municipalities, intermunicipal organisations and healthcare institutions to make public service delivery more efficient and people-centred. From policy advice to technological implementation, we support the entire cycle.​

What are the challenges? ​

  • Limited resources and staffing capacity​
  • High diversity of needs per region or target group​
  • Digitalisation without social exclusion​
  • Collaboration between governments and organisations​

Our approach​

  • Solutions for digital front desks and back-office​
  • Collaboration models and organisational networks​
  • Project management and funding/subsidy coaching​
  • Insights based on data and citizen surveys​

The challenges for the public sector

In a rapidly evolving world, the public sector faces profound transformations. Governments are challenged to work with agility, innovation and a future-oriented mindset — for and with citizens.​

Limited resources versus growing expectations — need the smart use of resources, efficient processes and innovative financing.​

Extreme weather, example and example â€” need for sustainable solutions and long-term vision for policy, infrastructure, energy and mobility.

Ageing population, changing demographics, diversity — need resilient public services, an agile labour market and patient-centric healthcare.

Polarising trends, social unrest, growing inequality — require innovative governance and engagement.​

Limited resources versus growing expectations — need the smart use of resources, efficient processes and innovative financing.​


Our insights: thought leadership for the public sector​

At PwC, we believe that strong decisions start with strong insights. That is why we continuously invest inthought leadership on the major societal challenges faced by public organisations.​

We provide up-to-date knowledge on topics such as digital transformation, sustainability,governance, AI in the public sector, resilient service delivery and more.​

Through publications, events and collaboration with knowledge networks, we help governments look ahead and respond to a changing society.​

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Our services for an effective and efficient public sector​

At PwC, we combine expertise from different disciplines to support public organisations from strategy to implementation.​

Our teams work cross-domain to deliver tailored solutions that address your challenges.​

Digital Transformation and Technological Support​

  • Digital transformation strategy​
  • Business and functional analysis​
  • Design of business and IT architecture​
  • Implementation of technology and cloud solutions​
  • Data- and AI-driven government: guidance and rollout​
  • Advice on (Gen)AI and emerging technologies​
  • Data governance and management​
  • Data analysis and visualization​
  • Omnichannel platforms for citizens​
  • Data protection strategies​
  • Integration of business applications​
  • Cyber and technical assurance​
  • Digital services (e.g., e-invoicing, e-reporting)​

Governance, Continuity and Operational Excellence​

  • Process design and optimization​
  • Project and program management​
  • Change management​
  • Establishment of risk and governance frameworks​
  • Organisational design​
  • Standardization and interoperability​
  • Internal controls and performance audits​
  • Third-party risk management​
  • Quality management​
  • Financial compliance audits​
  • Business continuity and crisis response​
  • Fraud assessment​

People, Talent and Organisational Resilience​

  • HR transformation: payroll optimisation and management systems​
  • Development of HR strategy and policies​
  • Leadership and talent development​
  • Skills development and upskilling​
  • Cultural transformation and change management​
  • Employee experience​

Tax, Finance and Resource Advisory​

  • Strategy on project financing​
  • Accounting and tax advisory​
  • Compensation and benefits services​
  • Financial modeling and scenario planning​
  • Public finance management​
  • Budgeting and cost optimization​

Legal, Regulatory and Policy Advisory​

  • Administrative and public law​
  • Real estate transactions and asset management​
  • Environmental law and permitting​
  • AI and data privacy legislation​
  • Public procurement, concessions, and public-private partnerships​
  • Transformation of public entities​

Citizen Experience and Societal Impact​

  • Citizen-centric service design​
  • Customer relationship and case management​
  • User experience (UX) design​
  • Policy advisory and data-driven decision-making​
  • Strategic advisory and planning: roadmaps, evaluations, policy alignment​
  • Feasibility studies​
  • ESG and sustainability services​
  • Stakeholder engagement and participatory governance​
  • Health and education services​
  • Smart cities​

Discover how we have helped organisations turn complex challenges into growth opportunities with our client stories. Be inspired by our successful collaborations and see how strategic vision becomes reality:​

Some themes where we deliver results:​

  • Smart use of AI​
    Practical examples of how we use AI and data to achieve policy objectives.​

  • Policy and organisational transformation​
    Case studies on translating policy ambitions into concrete action programmes and results-driven transformation.​

  • Upskilling and cultural change​
    How we support public organisations in strengthening skills and modernising work cultures.​

  • Lessons learned and best practices​
    What we have learned together with clients from our projects — insights that may also be relevant for your organisation.​

Your points of contact at PwC

Xavier Verhaeghe
Xavier Verhaeghe

Managing partner Advisory, Technology Consulting & Innovation, PwC Belgium

Natacha Dewyngaert
Natacha Dewyngaert

Director, PwC Belgium

Michiel De Keyzer
Michiel De Keyzer

Director, PwC Belgium

Natacha Dewyngaert
Natacha Dewyngaert

Director, PwC Belgium

Nicolas Loozen
Nicolas Loozen

Director, PwC Belgium

Natacha Dewyngaert
Natacha Dewyngaert

Director, PwC Belgium

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Xavier Verhaeghe

Xavier Verhaeghe

Managing partner Advisory, Technology Consulting & Innovation, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 495 59 08 40

Natacha Dewyngaert

Natacha Dewyngaert

Director, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 472 51 28 25

Michiel De Keyzer

Michiel De Keyzer

Director, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 494 88 95 74

Nicolas Loozen

Nicolas Loozen

Director, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 494 19 61 76

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