Welcome to the Government Innovators Network

A Portal for Innovative Ideas

This portal is produced by the Ash Center 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 related to innovation. Additional resources include:

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

moreTop News Stories


	Indy's Unique Plan to Leverage the Super Bowl Planetizen \| February 2, 2012
	New handheld device helps police identify drugs The Boston Globe \| February 1, 2012
	As New York Plants One Million Trees, Benefitsand Some BurdensGrow Planetizen \| February 1, 2012
	Library turns 100-year-old photos into 3-D MSNBC \| January 27, 2012
	Cities Turn to Analytics for Targeting Habitual Criminals Government Technology \| January 26, 2012
	States Allow Voting Via Cloud For Citizens Overseas Information Week \| January 25, 2012
	Long Island School District Prepares To Turn Yellow School Buses Green WCBS-TV (New York) \| January 31, 2012
	Indiana to experiment with web cameras in courtrooms Indianapolis Star \| January 26, 2012
	L.A. County widens sidewalks to fight obesity USA Today \| January 25, 2012
	Frequency and Real-Time Info Help Transit Riders Most Next American City \| January 26, 2012

moreUpcoming Events

AAAS Annual Meeting
February 16, 2012 - February 20, 2012
Vancouver, BC

AGA National Leadership Conference
February 16, 2012 - February 17, 2012
Washington, DC

National Conference on Education
February 16, 2012 - February 19, 2012
Houston, TX

2012 ASPA Annual Conference "Redefining Public Service through Civic Engagement"
March 2, 2012 - March 6, 2012
Flamingo Las Vegas, NV

Strategic Internal Communications in Government: How To Use Social Media & Traditional Communications To Engage Employees, Drive Performance & Add Value
March 5, 2012 - March 8, 2012
Washington, DC

American Council on Education's 94th Annual Meeting
March 10, 2012 - March 13, 2012
Los Angeles, CA

FMA 74th Annual National Convention and Management Training Seminar
March 11, 2012 - March 14, 2012
Doubletree Hotel - Crystal City, Arlington, VA

COSCDA | Program Manager's Meeting
March 12, 2012 - March 13, 2012
Washington, DC

WHAT'S NEW

Innovations in American Government Award

Apply now for the $100,000 Innovations in American Government Award, the nation’s premier award for the public sector. The application deadline is March 1, 2012.

SPOTLIGHTS

Management Insights
A Governing.com Series

Susan Urahn explores how a group of states is adapting a successful model to target scarce funds for the greatest return on investment.

Better, Faster, Cheaper
Smart Ideas for Government

Charles Chieppo reflects on the efforts of Newark's Mayor Booker to reduce criminal recidivism.

Better Government Competition

The Pioneer Institute's Better Government Competition is an annual citizens’ idea contest that seeks out and rewards the most innovative public policy ideas. Cash prizes of up to $10,000 will be awarded. The application deadline is April 9, 2012.

Disruptive Logic: A new paradigm for social change

A new article from Ash Center researchers examines lessons for government officials from the world of social innovation.

International Innovations

Please check out our latest newsletter from the Global Public Innovation Network on worldwide innovations that alleviate poverty.

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PARTNERS

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