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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A statewide data system that will provide tools to help students reach their goals and deliver information on education and workforce outcomes.
Our accelerator program provides 24 months of customer development, product development, network building, and expert guidance for startups, all in preparation for securing state & local contracts.
Twitter bot making US Congressional Research Service reports publicly available to all. By Demand Progress.
With less staff and fewer resources than ever before and building pressure to enable contactless government, how can you continue to delight your citizens? With smart customer service automation.
Transforming the justice system with digital & technology services
The 2020 documentary explores the government of Boston, Massachusetts, from racial justice, housing, climate change action and more. Wiseman's documentaries do not have a standard narrative arc, narration, or interviews, but are based on observation of day-to-day organizational life, in this case the activities of Boston's city government in fall 2018 and winter 2019. Much of the film follows Mayor Marty Walsh in activities such as meetings with aides, addressing business leaders about the impact of climate change on the Harbor, listening to veterans at Faneuil Hall on November 11, observing Thanksgiving Day at Goodwill Industries, and giving his state of the city address at Symphony Hall. A second major theme of the film is public servants helping people in need: the eviction prevention task force, another task force on economic advancement for Latina women, and an economic development adviser working with an ethnically-focused grocery store.[2]
Empowering a faster, smarter emergency response Contextual emergency data: e.g. precise location, medical profile, and real-time sensor data One centralized platform: Securely sends data to public safety agencies worldwide Developed together with public safety: Seamlessly fits into existing public safety workflows
Interactive online courses for 21st century public servants. Master essential skills and earn a certificate of completion.
CivStart is a nonprofit focused on creating opportunities for underserved and unconnected communities through startups that build with local governments. Our goal is to help impactful innovations quickly enter the state & local market. [email protected] 80 M St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
A suite of govtech products mostly tailored toward local government websites.
In 2019, Executive Order 50 created the Algorithms Management and Policy Officer (AMPO) role. This role is unique in urban governance and is intended to help provide protocols and information about the systems and tools City agencies use to make decisions.
The Creative Bureaucracy Festival celebrates outstanding innovation in the public sector and its contribution to a better, more sustainable, and more just world.
How local governments can serve people better through effective communications and digital services.
One integrated and intuitive digital front door to local authority residential waste services.
We work with state and local governments to help with prototyping and procurement for federally-funded digital public services, using agile acquisition consulting services.
The Center for Digital Transformation researches issues related to digitization and its challenges and opportunities.
Civic Fabric is a platform for hosting public applications for citizens. The platform is in early development. Products are in alpha, and Civic Studio is looking to help government modernize and improve delivery of services online where it makes sense.
This Code for Canada case study underscores what is possible when it comes to onboarding and implementing digital talent in government. It reviews the experience of four cohorts of Code for Canada Fellows and outlines opportunities and actions governments should consider to improve their exposure and efficacy in recruiting and retaining the talent needed to make digital government happen.
Now there’s an even easier, faster, and more secure way for Texans to take care of government to-dos – like driver license and vehicle registration renewals – anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
A community of practice for data analysts across City agencies that has since grown to over 800 members at more than 60 agencies.
The Mayor's Office of Data Analytics (MODA) works with City agencies and their data to help serve New Yorkers more equitably and effectively.
We’re a collection of agile technology and design firms that serve—or aspire to serve—the government.
GovStack offers governments with open-source tools for digital services, including building block specifications, a sandbox for testing (upcoming), and communities of practices, and more.
Civin specializes in working with state and local governments and other public sector agencies to build data-driven programs that deliver lasting value.
The public-private initiative supports Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and women-led small businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, and technology startups that are building a more equitable and sustainable future for New York City.
Find help in NYC with food, money, housing, work and more on ACCESS NYC.
Modular Contracting and Agile Development in government.
Six European cities are looking for #AI solutions to accelerate carbon neutrality using pre-commercial procurement.
Government software that streamlines land, permitting, asset, licensing, right-of-way, legislative management, and resource and recreation management processes.
Resources and leads for investigating algorithms in society
A2J Author aims to improve access to justice for people who represent themselves. The service hosts simplified legal information and resources created by legal professionals.
An evolving directory of tools and resources that OPSI believes may be useful for civil servants interested in the use of AI in government
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Este observatorio de compras públicas en Salud recopila datos sobre los precios que pagan diferentes organismos estatales por medicamentos para permitir su análisis y transparentar la información gubernamental.
Lutece is an open source platform developed by the City of Paris to help you develop digital solutions.
The Design System makes it easy for state digital teams to build accessible, consistent, and performant services and products to meet Californians’ needs.
A guide to digital accessibility created by US Digital Services
We help government teams gather & analyze inclusive data to achieve equitable outcomes. Get actionable insights faster with our cloud-based solution.
Collaborating with Philadelphians to design better City policies and services.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on algorithmic tools used by city agencies
Our team makes sure the networks, computers, and systems that support the City are secure and effective. We also manage the City’s websites and technologies focused on service delivery.
Starting life as an accelerator and investor, we have become a leading European government-focused technology company
Design and deliver a digital government with and for the American public.
X-Road, the data exchange layer for information systems, is a technological and organizational environment enabling a secure Internet-based data exchange between information systems.
As an office within the General Services Administration, we know how to work with government. Partner with 18F to deliver projects that fulfill federal rules, stay within budget, and provide excellent value to the public.