Government Innovators Network: A Portal for Democratic Governance and Innovation

A Portal for Innovative Ideas

This portal is produced by the Ash Institute 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 of interest related to innovation. Additional resources include:

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The Ash Institute's Innovations in American Government Awards Program, and its affiliated international programs, are integral to the Government Innovators Network. Learn about the IAG program and how to apply.


	Students learn the value of canning it: Food preservation can be an inexpensive alternative in a tough economy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pennsylvania) \| January 12, 2009 Topic: Environmental Education
	Cameras track plowing needs The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) \| January 6, 2009 Topic: Public Infrastructure
	Cold case playing cards debut at local jails San Bernardino County Sun (California) \| January 11, 2009 Topic: Corrections, Probation & Parole
	Keeping Seattle green: a partnership renewed US States News \| January 8, 2009 Topic: Privatization
	New bus service gets moving; Joint effort features buses with bike racks, Internet, newspapers Charleston Daily Mail (West Virginia) \| January 6, 2009 Topic: Public Transit
	Schools going green with paperless fliers; Online notices save kids' backpacks for academic purposes Chicago Tribune \| January 8, 2009 Topic: Recycling
	Labor grant offers job training for older workers; The federal funding would fill a need in Dayton, which has seen an influx of older workers seeking jobs Dayton Daily News (Ohio) \| January 4, 2009 Topic: Job Training & Placement
	Lake Worth rolls out plan for bike trails: City to conduct first public meeting today South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale) \| January 9, 2009 Topic: Economic and Community Development
	New hospital fee plan would insure thousands Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) \| January 7, 2009 Topic: Health and Social Services
	Governor Kaine announces legislation to expand absentee voting States News Service \| January 7, 2009 Topic: Democratization
	State proposes reorganization of agencies to aid homeless faster The Boston Globe \| January 7, 2009 Topic: Housing
	Gov. O'Malley launches website aimed at government transparency, accountability US States News \| January 7, 2009 Topic: *Accountability
	City eyes Wi-Fi for its buses ; Net could attract riders, some think Columbia Daily Tribune (Missouri) \| January 6, 2009 Topic: Public Transit
	11 states agree to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fuels US States News \| January 5, 2009 Topic: Climate Change
	Schools tap '21st-century skills' Christian Science Monitor \| January 8, 2009 Topic: Education and Training

Social Media for Government
February 9, 2009 - February 12, 2009 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Strategic Human Capital Management for Government
March 9, 2009 - March 12, 2009 | Washington, DC

FOSE 2009: Where Federal Power Meets Future Power
March 10, 2009 - March 12, 2009 | Wasington, DC

WHAT'S NEW

"Infrastructure: What and How?"

Discussion: January 13–15

Join Stephen Goldsmith and other experts as they talk about the best approaches to infrastructure spending and successful stimulus. NewTalk will host this interactive, online discussion.

SPOTLIGHTS

Ash Institute Fellow Addresses Global Financial Crisis

William Overholt recently spoke at the Dubai School of Government on "The Global Financial Crisis: The Real Causes and the Political Obstacles to Real Solutions."

Management Insights for Public Managers

Feather O'Connor Houstoun writes that budget deficits create an imperative and opportunity to identify and streamline duplicative programs.

Ash Institute Announces Major Initiative on Effective Governance

Anthony Saich, director of the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, has announced an ambitious new initiative linking innovative governance to the world's major social challenges. Among other measures, the Institute will reshape the ways it shares innovative practices and continue its commitment to public leadership through a more focused international network of innovative practitioners and scholars. Read the full press release.

Service to America Medals (Sammies): Call for Nominations

Nominate a federal employee who is doing remarkable work for a Service to America Medal. Each award is accompanied by a cash prize from $3,000 to $10,000. Nominations are due by February 27, 2009.

Awards for Municipal Excellence: Call for Nominations

The National League of Cities and CH2M HILL are pleased to announce the twentieth anniversary of the Awards for Municipal Excellence program in 2009. You are invited to nominate an innovative program in your city that has improved the quality of life for its residents. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2009. For more information, please visit the NLC Website at http:/www.nlc.org/.

ProPublica Prizes for Investigative Governance: Call for Nominations

ProPublica Prizes for Investigative Governance honor each year's outstanding investigative work by governmental bodies in the US. ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2009.

Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council Newsletter

The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council was a finalist for the Ash Institute's 2008 Innovations in American Government Awards. You can read their newsletter online or sign up to receive the newsletter via e-mail.

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