New Program:
GovTech Innovation Lab
Be a part of an international knowledge-sharing network leading sustainable public sector innovation practices from a global perspective
Presented by the World Bank in collaboration with GovTech Global Alliance
Creating a Playbook for Sustainable Innovation Life Cycles
Together with the World Bank, GovTech Global Alliance is convening an expert working group to develop a collaborative, practical resource guiding public sector innovation strategies for the modern era.
Playbook Elements
Each element represents a distinct aspect in the life cycle of innovation and technology. Throughout the program, these focus areas will serve as a creative scaffold to organize teams around the production of the playbook and other published materials.
Considers the conditions in which can innovation arise or be hindered
GovTech Ecosystems
Encompasses the initial stages of new innovation from concept through delivery
Implementation
Strategies for a critical and often overlooked aspect, where technology can adapt or fall stagnant
Maintenance
Measuring success for innovation that serves citizens at its core
Scale
An appendix of real stories and highlighted material from members of the Innovation Lab working groups
Impact
Understanding what it means to grow, expand, or reproduce technology in the public sector
Case Studies
Program Information
With a focus on sustainable models and diverse stakeholder experiences from around the world, our approach breaks down the technology life cycle into essential components to provide a comprehensive yet tangible roadmap to help navigate the rapidly evolving opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.
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May 21-23rd, 2024. G4I Conference, Madrid
Stage presentations, special launch announcements, and opportunities to meet GovTech Innovation Lab collaborators in person
June 2024. Kick-off session, virtual
Join the first strategy roundtable session and get to know your GovTech collaborators from innovation offices around the world
July – September 2024. Team creation & scope refinement, virtual
— Monthly emergent workshops to adjust Playbook scaffold and structure relevant subcategories
— Each participant will meet 1:1 with GovTech Innovation Lab program leaders to align each participation with individual goals and objectives
— Focus teams will be formed by September, including committee leadership, publishing and leading industry partners
— Individual outreach and late onboarding of new collaborators to ensure all teams have equitable stakeholder engagement across regions, domains, and sectors
October – April 2024. Active Production on Playbook & Publishing Materials
Interactive virtual meeting series consisting of:
— 90 min all-hands roundtable virtual sessions every 6-8 weeks
— Monthly breakout focus team meetings
— Individual or small group sessions with GovTech Innovation Lab program leaders, as needed
— Special events and guest experts
May 2025. Playbook Launch, Hopefully in person!
Something special 💛 Details to be announced.
November 2025. COP30, Belém, Brazil
Opportunities to expand the impact of the playbook and collaborative efforts
by joining GovTech Global Alliance in panels and events at UN Climate Change Conference
See below for more information
Not your average conference call
The most meaningful collaborations stem from authentic relationships. We understand that the ultimate impact of our work will be a reflection of the quality of our engagement as a group and earned through mutual trust, respect, and curiosity.
We also know that bandwidth and attention is limited, and it’s important to make the most of the time we have together. That’s why our team puts in the extra effort to get to know everyone personally and continuously adapts program content that is responsive to the interest and capacity of the cohort.
Our goal is to facilitate rewarding sessions that you enjoy attending and feel that your contribution matters.
Continuous Support
Dynamic Team Placement
Emergent Program Design
Impactful Deliverable
Personal onboarding
Participation in GovTech Innovation Lab is available by invitation. If you are interested in joining, please request an invitation below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Public sector teams. The working group focus is an ideal fit for teams at the national or regional level, however we encourage participation from all public sector groups who have an interest in learning from peers and contributing to strategic GovTech initiatives.
Nonprofit organizations. We will have opportunities for NGO participation across all global regions, with the strongest alignment being from groups who represent diverse constituent communities and with strong citizen impact.
Academic research groups. Each working group team will be paired with one institutional research and publishing partner. It is possible the team may choose to include more than one publishing partner, or form a coalition, as it fits with their collective goals.
Industry partners. GovTech Innovation Lab will partner with a limited group of private sector collaborators who can contribute a high level of industry expertise relevant to the subject matter of working groups and publishing teams. Other light touch opportunities may be available, such as guest speaking or advisory roles may be available on an as-needed basis.