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


	VA Telehealth Lauded As Model Healthcare Program Information Week \| January 24, 2012
	Online passport card test program to begin United Press International \| January 23, 2012
	Louisville, Ky., Integrates Alerts into New Crime Map Government Technology \| January 24, 2012
	GSA course aims to train government social media leaders Nextgov \| January 23, 2012
	A Permanent Home That Allows Drinking Helps Homeless Drink Less National Public Radio \| January 23, 2012
	Sharing a Computer Screen, if Not a Classroom New York Times - Front Page \| January 23, 2012
	Maryland pushes online tools to increase transparency CivSource \| January 23, 2012
	'Innovation advisers' exploring new ways to improve health The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette \| January 23, 2012
	App Helps California Teachers Stay Current With Standards Government Technology \| January 21, 2012
	Big-City Mayors Dig In To Food Policy National Public Radio \| January 19, 2012

moreUpcoming Events

The Utility Management Conference
January 30, 2012 - February 2, 2012
Hyatt Regency Miami, FL

ABA Midyear Meeting 2012
February 1, 2012 - February 7, 2012
New Orleans, LA

Collaborate or Perish! Reaching Across Boundaries in a Networked World
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012
Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA

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

WHAT'S NEW

Elder Abuse Webinar Series: Innovative Research Partnerships

Join us for a free Webinar on "Building a Risk Assessment Tool for the N.H. Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services." The event takes place on January 31 from 2 pm to 4 pm EST. Registration is required.

SPOTLIGHTS

Management Insights
A Governing.com Series

Robert J. O'Neill Jr. explains why it's good that the fiscal challenges facing local governments won't go away soon.

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

Government Innovators Network was created by a team of distinguished partners, ranging from community-based enterprises to national organizations.

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