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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.

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Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)

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. 

Data Protection Commission of Ireland

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.

Nominate a Rising Civic AI Leader (Aspen Digital)

Nominate a Rising Civic AI Leader (Aspen Digital)

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.

Apply: Nominate a Rising Civic AI Leader (Aspen Digital) copy

Apply: Nominate a Rising Civic AI Leader (Aspen Digital) copy

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.

Public Engagement with Public Sector AI (PEPSAI)

Public Engagement with Public Sector AI (PEPSAI)

Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK

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.

Apply: Pilot Pitchfest -- up to $80K to fund NYC agency project team-ups

Register for the Pilot Pitchfest in New York City on May 22nd—and apply for up to $80K to support high-impact projects.

Productive Ways to Use GenAI for Civil Servants

Productive Ways to Use GenAI for Civil Servants

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.

GOV.BR

GOV.BR

Brasília - Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil

Serviços e Informações do Brasil

Colab

Colab

São Paulo

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.

Stedelijke Innovatie Amsterdam

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.

DOGE Master Database

DOGE Master Database

Washington, DC

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.

United Arab Emirates' Regulatory Intelligence Office

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.

AI Security Institute (AISI)

The AI Security Institute is the largest team in a government dedicated to understanding AI capabilities and risks in the world.

Project Ion

Project Ion

Bucharest, Romania

"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

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.

Open Gov Challenge Awards

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.

AI71

AI71

Abu Dhabi

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.

FCC National Broadband Map

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.

Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD)

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.

Improving Delivery of the Social Safety Net: The Role of Stigma

Article in Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory by Jessica Lasky-Fink and Elizabeth Linos

EveryCRSReport.com

EveryCRSReport.com

Washington, DC

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.

American Governance Institute

The American Governance Institute develops ideas and educates policymakers on innovative approaches to strengthening American democracy, state capacity, and federal governance.

Projects interrupted when 18F was disbanded

Projects interrupted when 18F was disbanded

United States of America (the)

An overview of the projects that were terminated when the Trump Administration disbanded 18F

Federal Unionists Network (FUN)

Federal Unionists Network (FUN)

United States of America (the)

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.

I Was A Fed (@iwasafed) Instagram

I Was A Fed (@iwasafed) Instagram

United States of America (the)

Here we will share the stories of real federal workers and how their termination will affect the American people. 🇺🇸

RestoredCDC.org

RestoredCDC.org

United States of America (the)

An archival version of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website as of January 6, 2025

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

"An official website of the United States government" but mostly an embedded X feed

We the Builders

We the Builders

Washington, DC

Here, you'll find stories from real government employees: How we save you time and money, how we protect your personal information, and how DOGE's dangerous dismantling of government technology puts you at risk.

Local Government Information Unit (LGiU)

Local Government Information Unit (LGiU)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)

An independent, local authority membership organisation supporting councils around the world.

Understandable Budget (Közérthető Költségvetés)

The aim of this Municipal Budget Visualisation Tool is to make the management of local governments transparent to the local population and the wider society.

The Digital Services Coordinators Database

Provides a comprehensive overview of all enforcement authorities and the cases they have taken against online platforms under the Digital Services Act

Renovate the Public Hearing

Renovate the Public Hearing is an initiative created by the Centre for Dialogue to act as a convener and catalyst to pilot changes to the provincial local government land-use public hearing requirements as a means to enhance social justice, community-building and strengthen democratic culture.

Civil Service Strong

People, organizations, and communities across the country are joining together to ensure our civil servants have resources if they are targeted or attacked.

Global Trends in Government Innovation 2024

Global Trends in Government Innovation 2024

OECD, Rue André Pascal, Paris, France

This report analyses nearly 800 case studies from 83 countries and identifies five critical trends in government innovation that are reshaping public services.

Acessibilidade Digital Challenge

Acessibilidade Digital Challenge

Rua de Santa Marta no. 55

O Acessibilidade Digital Challenge visa capacitar as equipas técnicas dos municípios portugueses a obterem a Declaração de Acessibilidade para os seus sítios web

Agência para a Modernização Administrativa (AMA)

A Agência para a Modernização Administrativa, I.P. (AMA) é o instituto público responsável pela promoção e desenvolvimento da modernização administrativa em Portugal.

LABX

LABX

Rua de Santa Marta no. 55

Centro para a Inovação no Setor Público

ChatGPT Gov

ChatGPT Gov is designed to streamline government agencies’ access to OpenAI’s frontier models.

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