What Makes Governments Succeed or Fail?

In this episode of Insight with Pastor Torp, Jan-Aage Torp sits down with Astrid Dita, Head of AI & Innovation (APAC) at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, for a deep and timely conversation on what truly determines whether governments succeed—or fall short.

With experience spanning the World Bank, Deloitte, AWS, and now advising governments across Asia Pacific, Astrid brings a rare perspective shaped by both technology and public service. From biotech to infrastructure, from public finance to digital transformation, her journey reveals one consistent truth: systems matter—but culture shapes everything.

Born in Indonesia and now based in Singapore, Astrid has spent the past years supporting the Tony Blair Institute’s work across multiple nations, helping governments rethink how they serve people in a rapidly changing world shaped by AI and innovation.

In this episode, she reflects on:

• Why culture is often the invisible driver of government performance
• How innovation can either strengthen or stall public systems
• What separates resilient governments from struggling ones in the modern era

A thoughtful and eye-opening conversation for anyone interested in leadership, governance, and the future of nations.

Saturday at 20:00 on Vision Heaven.

📸 Photo credit: Oslo TV