In the Civic Tech Field Guide, we primarily 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 that exceeds this focus.
The Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator™ (LSLRCC) is a free tool supporting the replacement of 9.2 million lead service lines across the United States—a critical public health effort with costs that could exceed $100 billion—helping municipalities plan cost-effective replacements, potentially saving billions and protecting health.
South Africa (South Africa, Afrika-Borwa, Suid-Afrika)
The Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of the South African Government addresses the urgent need for a transformative shift in governmental operations
South Africa (South Africa, Afrika-Borwa, Suid-Afrika)
To drive implementation of the Roadmap, the Presidency is establishing the Digital Service Unit (DSU) to coordinate this whole-of-government effort to modernise services.
The innovation management platform by Crowdpolicy helps organizations to run innovation programs with the right guidelines, organizational methods and advanced functions, tested in numerous implementations with measured results.
Desafios é uma plataforma da GNova para conectar sociedade e gestores públicos na busca por soluções que fazem a diferença no país inteiro. Vamos inovar juntos?
The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information - this is not just the Federal Commissioner himself - it is above all a modern data protection supervisory authority.
The Office of Innovation works collaboratively with government, academic, non-profit, and private sector institutions to drive innovation in the Garden State and improve the design and delivery of policies and services to the state's residents, businesses, and institutions.
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the national independent authority responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals in the EU to have their personal data protected.
Aspen Institute, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Aspen Digital and the Aspen Policy Academy are launching a new program for Rising Civic AI Leaders to educate newly hired state and local government employees in charge of managing the adoption and implementation of AI-driven tools.
Aspen Institute, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Aspen Digital and the Aspen Policy Academy are launching a new program for Rising Civic AI Leaders to educate newly hired state and local government employees in charge of managing the adoption and implementation of AI-driven tools.
Data Justice Lab Directors Arne Hintz (Cardiff University) and Joanna Redden (Western Ontario) have received funding from the Global Wales Partnership Fund to explore strategies for a more accountable use of data and AI in public services, and to enhance civic participation in governmental decision-making on data and AI deployment in Wales and Ontario.
Com o Colab, os cidadãos podem participar ativamente das decisões da cidade, acessar os serviços da prefeitura, contribuir com ideias, reportar demandas e votar em questões cruciais para suas comunidades.
2300 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037, USA
This playbook is designed specifically for civil servants, offering practical guidance for using generative AI (GenAI) to help them perform their work more effectively and efficiently.
Een stad die klaar is voor de toekomst. Hier werken we aan, samen met bewoners, bezoekers, bedrijven en overheid. Verschillende specialisten onderzoeken de invloed van technologie op Amsterdam.
WIRED: DOGE is knitting together data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS that could create a surveillance tool of unprecedented scope.
The new model includes the development of the largest national legislative database, which integrates not only federal and local legislation but also judicial rulings, government processes, services, and field-level systems.
"Developed by Romanian researchers, Ion’s main task will be to scan social networks to inform the government “in real time of Romanians’ proposals and wishes” - The Guardian quoting the press release
The First Branch LLM (Large Language Model) concept map below imagines the critical infrastructure needed at the enterprise level to create an accessible, accountable, and permanent information system for both the public and lawmakers.
The Open Gov Challenge Awards recognize the best initiatives submitted to the Open Gov Challenge, a global call to action aimed to encourage ambition in ten areas of open government critical to strengthening our democracies.
We are building conversational AI assistants that can streamline access to public information, deliver empathetic support around-the-clock, and strengthen bonds between governments and people.
This map displays where Internet services are available across the United States, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to the FCC. The map will be updated continuously to improve its accuracy through a combination of FCC verification efforts, new data from Internet providers, updates to the location data, and—importantly—information from the public.
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs.
The American Governance Institute develops ideas and educates policymakers on innovative approaches to strengthening American democracy, state capacity, and federal governance.
We’re publishing reports by Congress’s think tank, the Congressional Research Service, which provides valuable insight and non-partisan analysis of issues of public debate. These reports are already available to the well-connected — we’re making them available to everyone for free.
The Federal Unionists Network (FUN) is an informal association of federal unionists and our allies organizing to support each other in strengthening our unions, improving our agencies and building solidarity across the federal sector of the labor movement.