Government Innovators Network: A Portal for Democratic Governance and Innovation

A Portal for Innovative Ideas

This portal is produced by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, and is a marketplace of ideas and examples of government innovation. Browse or search to access news, documents, descriptions of award-winning programs, and information on events in your area of interest related to innovation. Additional resources include:

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The Ash Institute's Innovations in American Government Awards Program, and its affiliated international programs, are integral to the Government Innovators Network. Learn about the IAG program and how to apply.


	L.A. Group in Talks to Run D.C. High School Washington Post \| July 2, 2009
	How to Create Effective Government Blogs Government Technology \| July 2, 2009
	Competitions Encourage Innovators to Tackle Tough Challenges Voice of America \| July 1, 2009
	Mass. unveils 1st-in-nation ocean management map The Boston Globe \| July 1, 2009
	Coming Soon: A Breathalyzer in Every Car? Time Magazine \| July 1, 2009
	Bills seek to reduce stigma of criminal records The Boston Globe \| July 1, 2009
	In Texas, A Living Lab For Studying The Dead National Public Radio \| June 30, 2009
	Texas County Promotes Emergency Preparedness With Electronic Billboards Government Technology \| June 30, 2009
	Is Ocean Zoning the Solution to Dying Marine Ecosystems? Scientific American \| June 30, 2009
	Florida offers help to some with home down payment Orlando Sentinel \| June 30, 2009
	L.A. County sheriff considers expanding condom distribution in jail The Los Angeles Times \| June 29, 2009
	States weigh setting one bar for students The Christian Science Monitor \| June 29, 2009
	Food Bank To Benefit From Museum's Garden National Public Radio \| June 29, 2009
	Youths try CSI at police summer camp Washington Times \| June 29, 2009
	City police widen use of e-citations Arizona Daily Star \| June 29, 2009

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September 30, 2009 - October 2, 2009 | Baltimore, MD

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