In the Civic Tech Field Guide, we focus on examples of govtech that seek to improve society to make it more just and democratic, not just more digital or efficient. We recognize that this is a subjective, values-based perspective of govtech. There is a much larger government IT industry, and we do not aspire to catalog and curate every instance of governmental technology.
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"Suggestions bag" for the Portuguese Assembly. It's actively used but it's not clear where citizen suggestions go once posted.
The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is the first new NSF directorate in 30 years and "advances use-inspired and translational research in all fields of science and engineering, giving rise to new industries and engaging all Americans — regardless of background or location — in the pursuit of new, high-wage jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)."
The OSCE stands for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. With 57 States from Europe, Central Asia and North America, the OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization.
Your weekly insight into GovTech collaboration and innovation in Europe and Asia
The AI Democracy Projects engage the implications of AI systems and tools, including predictive algorithms, machine learning, and frontier models, for democratic society.
The SMART Zambia Institute is a Division under the Office of the President mandated to coordinate and implement electronic government (E-Government) for the citizens, businesses and within government for improved service delivery.
We make technology work for the public good
Una plataforma de innovación abierta que permite acercar nuevas soluciones digitales a los grandes retos de los municipios participantes.
This Transport for London project looks to introduce new ways to reduce adverse impacts of roadworks in London, by working with innovative companies to shape these in a way that responds to the problems London faces.
This video explains how Camden Council uses machine learning to improve council services.
A global community for cities to learn about generative AI together, faster.
NYC's Business Services Chatbot which "uses Microsoft's Azure AI services to provide information in response to questions you have about starting or operating your business" in ten+ languages
This self assessment tool is designed to help policymakers in government understand how prepared their government is to use AI in a trustworthy way in the public sector.
This year we assess the AI readiness of 193 governments across the world. We are also introducing an interactive map to make our data more accessible!
Unlock the power of AI waste analytics
Tussell & techUK are thrilled to share the 3rd annual Tech200 awards - our list of the 200 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK public sector, from FY 2021/22 to FY 2022/23.
Delivering results for Enterprise & Government for 20+ years - through Data, Process Automation and AI expertise, driven by continuous innovation.
Develops a suite of AI tools for automated inspection systems for railways and mass transit optimization
Algorithmic tool by the Italian government to fight tax evasion by cross-checking self-reported income with assets and other databases in a privacy-protecting approach
Postcode lookup search engine to "Have your say about local issues. Councils carry out consultations on the way they plan, manage and deliver services."
The Data and Public Services Toolkit aims to help public authorities make better use of data. It addresses challenges such as: how to make a business case for data use; how to use data ethically and fairly; and how to identify and utilise relevant datasets.
Unlock the $13 trillion global procurement market through the world's leading tender, contract, spend and grant data.
2019 report by Richard Pope
In a new series of blogs, Richard Pope looks at concrete examples of digital transparency, accountability and recourse from around the world.
Evidence House is a Downing Street-led initiative, working with collaborators including ONS Data Science Campus, Evaluation Task Force, Modernisation and Reform Unit, Go Science and National Situation Centre.
Italy's government agency for connectivity, govtech transformation, cloud, ultra wide band, digital upskilling, and more
Manages Italy's public services app and electronic payments platform. PagoPA S.p.A. è una società pubblica ad alto livello specialistico, che ha la mission di diffondere i servizi pubblici digitali attraverso lo sviluppo di progetti innovativi e la gestione di infrastrutture tecnologiche strategiche per accompagnare la modernizzazione della Pubblica Amministrazione e del Paese.
We design and advance solutions to the world's toughest emerging security threats
In Fall 2023, the Digital Service Network kicked off its digital transformation policy scan by documenting executive orders (EO) enacted since 2013 that shape the digital transformation of government across states and territories.
The [UK] Government is establishing an elite team of highly empowered technical experts at the heart of government. Their mission is to help departments harness the potential of AI to improve lives and the delivery of public services.
"The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is a California state government agency created by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). As the first dedicated privacy regulator in the United States, the agency implements and enforces the CPRA and the California Consumer Privacy Act." - Wikipedia
La direction interministérielle de la transformation publique (DITP) pilote le programme de transformation publique défini par le Gouvernement pour une action publique plus proche, plus simple et plus efficace. L’objectif : améliorer concrètement la vie des Français et des agents publics.
A la fois laboratoire d’innovation publique, équipe d’experts pluridisciplinaires, centre de ressource et de formation, réseau dédié à l’innovation - le Lieu de la Transformation Publique propose, depuis 2019, un accompagnement sur mesure aux porteurs de projets engagés dans une démarche de transformation.
(Biden Administration) With a focus on making the White House inclusive and accessible to its citizens, the Office of Public Engagement is responsible for creating and coordinating direct dialogue between the Biden-Harris administration and the diverse American public.
Design of digital services for public administration with people and data at the center
Un hub de datos para que tu organización sea la primera que hace uso de sus propios datos.
Tools to improve public procurement processes for companies and public administration
El Explorador de Gobierto Contratación reune la información de la Plataforma de Contratación del Estado y de las principales plataformas autonómicas y te permite explotar los datos.
Acelerar Portugal através da capacitação digital das pessoas, da transformação digital das empresas e da digitalização do Estado.
This publication showcases how governments and civic tech communities around the world can work together to build digital services and projects.
Public Sector Network is a social learning platform that exists to help government around the globe break down silos, collaborate, and work together for better outcomes for citizens.