b'From the Executive DirectorLaying a Foundation to Achieve Management Successin GovernmentImportant milestones were recently passed regarding the focus of the Biden-Harris administration and the Congress on management priorities for government programs. The Presidents FY 2023 Budget Request added funding and detail to multiple aspects of the Presidents Management Agenda Vision. The PMA reflects a set of initiatives and activities intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency by which federal agencies serve their constituents and carry out their mission.The latest PMA focuses on strengthening and empowering the federal workforce; delivering excellent, equitable, and secure federal services and customer experience; and managing the Daniel Chenok is Executivebusiness of government (a priority that resonates with us at the IBM Center for The Business Director of the IBM Center forThe Business of Government. of Government!). These and related agency performance goals are further developed on the Email: chenokd@us.ibm.com. Performance.gov website. Just prior to that, Congress enacted the FY 2022 Enacted Budget, which prioritized resources for management programs.The structure that new law and policy provides for management implementation point to multiple focus areas that are consistent with research priorities of the IBM Center. Emerging stronger and more resilient from COVID matches our recent reports, Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: Responding to COVID-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks and Managing The Next Crisis: Twelve Principles For Dealing With Viral Uncertainty.Another key priority involves addressing equity in the implementation of government programs. The Center is partnering with the Center for Open Data Enterprise to address how data can drive greater equity in managing programs for underserved communities and increased efficiency for all beneficiaries.2022 IBM Center for The Business of Government 3'