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


	US High School Puts Minority Students on Career Path Voice of America \| May 14, 2012
	Delaware Shames Tax Evaders Online Government Technology \| May 12, 2012
	Louisiana App Helps Users Geaux Vote Government Technology \| May 11, 2012 Topic: E-Government
	Amtrak Ditching Hole-Punchers for iPhones The Discovery Channel \| May 10, 2012 Topic: Education and Training
	Uncle Sam wants you, at every age Government Executive \| May 10, 2012 Topic: Homeland Security
	3 Ways Machine-to-Machine Tech Can Assist Governments Government Technology \| May 10, 2012 Topic: Privatization
	Living Classroom Helps California Students Improve Scores Voice of America \| May 9, 2012 Topic: Housing
	DOD Mobile App Eases Transition To Civilian Life Information Week \| May 8, 2012 Topic: Health and Social Services
	Oregon Tries Data-Driven Youth Reform Government Technology \| May 4, 2012 Topic: Privatization
	Federal Bike/Ped Pilot Project a Success Planetizen \| May 3, 2012 Topic: Economic and Community Development

moreUpcoming Events

PRIMA Annual Conference
June 3, 2012 - June 6, 2012
Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN

OSCDA | Housing 101 Training Academy
June 5, 2012 - June 7, 2012
The Dupont Hotel, Washington, DC

CDBG Boot Camp Training
June 5, 2012 - June 8, 2012
Washington, DC

106th GFOA Annual Conference
June 10, 2012 - June 13, 2012
Chicago, IL

AWWA Annual Conference Event 12 (ACE12)
June 10, 2012 - June 12, 2012
Dallas, TX

National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
June 10, 2012 - June 13, 2012
Indianapolis, IN

Telework in Government
June 11, 2012 - June 14, 2012
Washington, DC

NSAA Annual Conference
June 13, 2012 - June 15, 2012
Madison, WI

WHAT'S NEW

Upcoming Webinar

Best Practices to Combat Human Trafficking: Public/Private Partnerships

Please join us on May 22 at 9 am EDT for a free Webinar on the role of public-private partnerships in the effort to combat human trafficking. Registration is required.

SPOTLIGHTS

Management Insights
A Governing.com Series

Feather O'Connor Houstoun examines the tireless collaboration that led to a revamped development process which promises to help revitalize Philadelphia.

Better, Faster, Cheaper
Smart Ideas for Government

John Bernard examines Oregon's groundbreaking, data-driven Youth Reformation System.

Training Program on Economic Development

Harvard Kennedy School and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa have partnered to create an Innovation Leadership Training Program for issues around economic development.

Using Evidence to Improve Social Program Effectiveness

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education announces the launch of a new program on the Cambridge campus. The program will run from June 24-29, 2012. Faculty co-chairs are Dan Levy and Julie Boatright Wilson.

New Video: Chile's Disaster Recovery Efforts

The Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School sent students to Chile to help after the 2010 earthquake. Watch them tell their story.

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