The Digital City Agenda was founded in 2011 by several governors who recognized that innovation was not keeping pace with societal needs. It has grown to include over 30 active cities working together on solutions to challenges like caring for the elderly, sustainable energy, and education. The agenda is supported by the Dutch government with 1 million Euro and aims to facilitate local change through collaboration between various stakeholders.
'This is European Social Innovation': Selected ProjectsEuclidNetwork
The document summarizes 10 large-scale European social innovation initiatives selected by a jury. It describes the purpose, actors, stages, and criteria used in the selection process. The initiatives address key challenges like aging, employment, climate change, and inclusion. They were chosen based on their social innovation impact, replication potential, policy influence, leadership building, and long-term impact. Brief descriptions are provided for each selected initiative.
ASIS project - GUIDELINE #2 - How to implement cooperation for social innovat...armelleguillermet
This document provides guidance on implementing cooperation for social innovation between Alpine regions. It discusses what social innovation is, key challenges in the Alpine Space like depopulation, unemployment and lack of services, and how to recognize social innovation in one's area. The document advocates for cooperation between regions to address challenges, outlines benefits like saving resources and transferring best practices, and provides tips on finding partners, financing cooperation, and examples of cooperation. The overall purpose is to promote social innovation through increased knowledge sharing and cooperation across the Alpine regions.
The document discusses building a cohesive society through strengthening relationships between people, politics, and the economy. It argues that democracy requires compromise, which only occurs when there is trust in institutions and a sense of shared interests. Currently, economic, social and technological trends are weakening these relationships. The solution is "humble policymaking" that develops society's ability to handle problems and makes policy decisions with, not just for, people. This can be achieved through principles of connection, community and continuity - fostering transparency, participation and social networks to build strong relationships between citizens and their government.
This document discusses changes in society and care, and the impact of digital realities. It notes that families have become more dispersed, wealth has increased, and care has become more professionalized and costly. It predicts that demand for care will increase by 40% by 2025 while the labor capacity to provide it will decrease by 20%. However, digital technologies also offer opportunities - the digital world is as real as the physical one, and digital and physical realities can strengthen each other if integrated properly. The future of care may involve using social technologies to enhance physical contact and reduce barriers to helping one another.
Role of Social innovation in quality of lifeDemos Helsinki
Keynote speech by Outi Kuittinen at European Campus of Local and regional authorities for culture "Social Innovation & Culture" 19 Sept 2013, Tampere
Outi Kuittinen, Co-creation Lead, Demos Helsinki, outi.kuittinen@demoshelsinki.fi, +358 50 326 55 82, www.demoshelsinki.fi
Social value: from procurement to co-production Julian Dobson
With the Public Services (Social Value) Act about to become law in England, why are public services taking so long to factor social value into service design? This presentation looks at the policy context and some of the pitfalls.
'This is European Social Innovation': Selected ProjectsEuclidNetwork
The document summarizes 10 large-scale European social innovation initiatives selected by a jury. It describes the purpose, actors, stages, and criteria used in the selection process. The initiatives address key challenges like aging, employment, climate change, and inclusion. They were chosen based on their social innovation impact, replication potential, policy influence, leadership building, and long-term impact. Brief descriptions are provided for each selected initiative.
ASIS project - GUIDELINE #2 - How to implement cooperation for social innovat...armelleguillermet
This document provides guidance on implementing cooperation for social innovation between Alpine regions. It discusses what social innovation is, key challenges in the Alpine Space like depopulation, unemployment and lack of services, and how to recognize social innovation in one's area. The document advocates for cooperation between regions to address challenges, outlines benefits like saving resources and transferring best practices, and provides tips on finding partners, financing cooperation, and examples of cooperation. The overall purpose is to promote social innovation through increased knowledge sharing and cooperation across the Alpine regions.
The document discusses building a cohesive society through strengthening relationships between people, politics, and the economy. It argues that democracy requires compromise, which only occurs when there is trust in institutions and a sense of shared interests. Currently, economic, social and technological trends are weakening these relationships. The solution is "humble policymaking" that develops society's ability to handle problems and makes policy decisions with, not just for, people. This can be achieved through principles of connection, community and continuity - fostering transparency, participation and social networks to build strong relationships between citizens and their government.
This document discusses changes in society and care, and the impact of digital realities. It notes that families have become more dispersed, wealth has increased, and care has become more professionalized and costly. It predicts that demand for care will increase by 40% by 2025 while the labor capacity to provide it will decrease by 20%. However, digital technologies also offer opportunities - the digital world is as real as the physical one, and digital and physical realities can strengthen each other if integrated properly. The future of care may involve using social technologies to enhance physical contact and reduce barriers to helping one another.
Role of Social innovation in quality of lifeDemos Helsinki
Keynote speech by Outi Kuittinen at European Campus of Local and regional authorities for culture "Social Innovation & Culture" 19 Sept 2013, Tampere
Outi Kuittinen, Co-creation Lead, Demos Helsinki, outi.kuittinen@demoshelsinki.fi, +358 50 326 55 82, www.demoshelsinki.fi
Social value: from procurement to co-production Julian Dobson
With the Public Services (Social Value) Act about to become law in England, why are public services taking so long to factor social value into service design? This presentation looks at the policy context and some of the pitfalls.
In this State of the Borough, we share an:
• Introduction setting the scene
• Overview of the challenges the borough faces, the progress we’ve made and
delivery we’re planning next
The appendix outlines
• Evidence that underpins work on each of the pillars for Towards a Better Newham
• Case studies of what we have done as a council to tackle the challenges
• Stories from residents who have benefited from these activities
• Commitments we have made on what we will deliver going forwards
The document outlines the organizational strategy of Concern Universal for 2014-2019. It discusses the organization's vision of a just world where dignity and respect prevail for all. The key aspects of the strategy are:
1) Focusing on three change objectives - resilient lives through sustainable livelihoods, better health through access to basic services, and upholding rights through accountability and citizen engagement.
2) Using five core strategies - community-led holistic programming, effective partnerships, raising people's voices, holding power holders accountable, and targeting the causes of poverty.
3) Implementing this strategy through decentralized country programs that respond to local needs and priorities in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
This document is the introduction to the 2014 "Best Cities for Successful Aging" report by the Milken Institute. It summarizes the report's goals of identifying and encouraging best practices in cities that enhance quality of life for older residents. The introduction describes the methodology used to measure and rank 352 US metro areas based on health, living standards, community engagement, transportation access, and other factors that support independent, productive aging. It acknowledges this report goes beyond typical "best places to retire" lists by using a weighted, data-driven approach to evaluate metropolitan areas on their ability to facilitate vitality and purposeful living for older adults.
This document summarizes a publication about community-driven urban improvement initiatives in 5 cities. It describes 15 projects across Mumbai, São Paulo, Istanbul, Mexico City, and Cape Town that were realized by local residents to address challenges. The publication includes illustrations and interviews with stakeholders to understand how the projects were organized and their impact. It examines the potential of these grassroots efforts to shape urban development and discusses alternative approaches to planning from the bottom-up.
This document outlines a social venture idea to provide affordable, eco-friendly housing for displaced persons and the homeless in Nigeria. It discusses building 100 houses initially using recycled materials to provide shelter and stability. Metrics are proposed to measure impact such as employment rates and school enrollment for housed families. Funding would support needs assessments, prefab toilet units, training workshops, and strategic growth. Individual donations, family foundations, and grants are identified as potential funding sources. Short term goals include raising funds through social media and long term developing grant proposals and volunteer recruitment.
This document summarizes key changes brought about by two pieces of UK legislation: the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Care Act 2014. The Public Services Act requires public bodies to consider social value and community benefit when awarding contracts. The Care Act reforms social care law by placing new duties on local authorities regarding adult social care, with a focus on well-being, prevention, integration, market diversity, and eligibility assessments.
This document outlines a proposal called "Bridges to Goodness" to improve human infrastructure development in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It would establish community centers providing literacy programs, health services, vocational training, and more. Implemented as a public-private partnership with efficiency and accountability, the program aims to equip citizens with skills and positively shift social norms. Projections include immediate impacts like reduced illiteracy and long term goals like industrial growth and economic leadership. The proposal requests 3 billion naira to establish centers within walking distance of all citizens within 5 years.
Marijke van Hees, portefeuillehouder Digitale Steden Agenda in de G32, riep tijdens Smart City 2013 op 29 mei 2013 alle Europese partijen op om gezamenlijk de vernieuwing van Europa in te zetten.
This document summarizes a book about managing change in IT outsourcing from the service provider perspective. It discusses research showing that providers often struggle with sustainable performance for clients over time. The book examines factors that influence sustainable performance, such as organizational structure, capabilities, and adapting to changing client needs. It presents findings on issues during the transition phase, benefits of customizing structures while standardizing back-office functions, the importance of client knowledge, and keys to dynamic fit and long-term adaptability. Measuring holistic performance over multiple years and including the client perspective were found to positively impact sustainable results.
This document discusses lessons learned by companies in managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their supply chains. It notes that more than three quarters of GHG emissions for many industries come from supply chains. It describes how leading companies are asking key suppliers to measure and report their GHG emissions and emissions reduction goals. The document provides examples of corporate supply chain programs and discusses strategies for engaging suppliers, building internal support, and continuing progress in the future. It aims to help companies reduce supply chain GHG emissions and risks.
Mooi verhaal van Joost Beunderman en Jurgen van der Heijden over de enorme transitie die overheden moeten maken om het weer samen met burgers te doen, en vooral ook zoveel mogelijk aan hen te laten en niet over te pakken. Geef de ruimte en zie eens wat er dan allemaal gebeurt!
An MLM prospecting system is important for generating leads and building a profitable MLM business. It allows you to promote your opportunity to others who may be interested in learning more so you can get a yes or no decision. Building a successful MLM business is done through strategies that work for each individual, such as approaching friends and family, hosting events, making calls, or promoting online. The best method is what works for each person.
The document discusses skills for presentations and communication. It emphasizes that presentation is about more than just conveying information - it's also about understanding one's own thinking and connecting with audiences.
Some key points covered include practicing active listening through informational interviews, developing time management skills, using breathing exercises to reduce stress, and thinking before speaking to communicate more effectively.
The conclusion reiterates that the art of presentation is as much about creating understanding through communication as it is about being persuasive. Observing audience reactions provides an opportunity to improve.
El documento describe recuerdos nostálgicos de la infancia, como tomar decisiones mediante concursos simples, resolver errores con correcciones, jugar a policías y ladrones, astronautas o superhéroes, recibir dinero debajo de la almohada del Ratón Pérez a cambio de dientes, y disfrutar de tardes de verano jugando con amigos sin preocupaciones de adultos.
The document introduces a new weather assistance application for smartphones. The app syncs with the user's calendar and location to provide real-time weather forecasts and reminders about appropriate clothing based on weather changes. It aims to help users prevent sickness by avoiding unexpected cold or heat through updated weather information and clothing recommendations.
The document discusses a media product created by Paige Carroll and Sara El-Batal. It is an opening film sequence set in the fantasy and paranormal genre. The sequence uses various cinematography techniques like pans, over the shoulder shots, and music. It would likely be distributed by a film production company and the target audience is people aged 16-21 who enjoy action genres. Focus groups of the target audience provided feedback on elements like the music and understanding of the genre.
This document provides two mock-up examples for a magazine double page spread layout. The first mock-up has a headline at the top with a pull quote below and images and articles filling the rest of the pages. The second mock-up has a headline at the top with an article on the left and another on the right, below which are additional images and a pull quote.
The document summarizes the origins and work of the SIAC Network, a transnational network focused on accelerating social innovation in cities. Key points:
1) SIAC was founded in late 2014 by two Dutch citizens within the SEiSMiC project to boost social innovations by offering local support networks for innovators.
2) Over two years, SIAC has grown to include participants from 9 countries and has organized network meetings, research proposals, and knowledge sharing activities to advance social innovation in Europe.
3) The network aims to establish "social innovation friendly ecosystems" in cities by bringing together citizens, government, businesses, and researchers to jointly define and solve pressing local issues through social innovation.
In this State of the Borough, we share an:
• Introduction setting the scene
• Overview of the challenges the borough faces, the progress we’ve made and
delivery we’re planning next
The appendix outlines
• Evidence that underpins work on each of the pillars for Towards a Better Newham
• Case studies of what we have done as a council to tackle the challenges
• Stories from residents who have benefited from these activities
• Commitments we have made on what we will deliver going forwards
The document outlines the organizational strategy of Concern Universal for 2014-2019. It discusses the organization's vision of a just world where dignity and respect prevail for all. The key aspects of the strategy are:
1) Focusing on three change objectives - resilient lives through sustainable livelihoods, better health through access to basic services, and upholding rights through accountability and citizen engagement.
2) Using five core strategies - community-led holistic programming, effective partnerships, raising people's voices, holding power holders accountable, and targeting the causes of poverty.
3) Implementing this strategy through decentralized country programs that respond to local needs and priorities in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
This document is the introduction to the 2014 "Best Cities for Successful Aging" report by the Milken Institute. It summarizes the report's goals of identifying and encouraging best practices in cities that enhance quality of life for older residents. The introduction describes the methodology used to measure and rank 352 US metro areas based on health, living standards, community engagement, transportation access, and other factors that support independent, productive aging. It acknowledges this report goes beyond typical "best places to retire" lists by using a weighted, data-driven approach to evaluate metropolitan areas on their ability to facilitate vitality and purposeful living for older adults.
This document summarizes a publication about community-driven urban improvement initiatives in 5 cities. It describes 15 projects across Mumbai, São Paulo, Istanbul, Mexico City, and Cape Town that were realized by local residents to address challenges. The publication includes illustrations and interviews with stakeholders to understand how the projects were organized and their impact. It examines the potential of these grassroots efforts to shape urban development and discusses alternative approaches to planning from the bottom-up.
This document outlines a social venture idea to provide affordable, eco-friendly housing for displaced persons and the homeless in Nigeria. It discusses building 100 houses initially using recycled materials to provide shelter and stability. Metrics are proposed to measure impact such as employment rates and school enrollment for housed families. Funding would support needs assessments, prefab toilet units, training workshops, and strategic growth. Individual donations, family foundations, and grants are identified as potential funding sources. Short term goals include raising funds through social media and long term developing grant proposals and volunteer recruitment.
This document summarizes key changes brought about by two pieces of UK legislation: the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Care Act 2014. The Public Services Act requires public bodies to consider social value and community benefit when awarding contracts. The Care Act reforms social care law by placing new duties on local authorities regarding adult social care, with a focus on well-being, prevention, integration, market diversity, and eligibility assessments.
This document outlines a proposal called "Bridges to Goodness" to improve human infrastructure development in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It would establish community centers providing literacy programs, health services, vocational training, and more. Implemented as a public-private partnership with efficiency and accountability, the program aims to equip citizens with skills and positively shift social norms. Projections include immediate impacts like reduced illiteracy and long term goals like industrial growth and economic leadership. The proposal requests 3 billion naira to establish centers within walking distance of all citizens within 5 years.
Marijke van Hees, portefeuillehouder Digitale Steden Agenda in de G32, riep tijdens Smart City 2013 op 29 mei 2013 alle Europese partijen op om gezamenlijk de vernieuwing van Europa in te zetten.
This document summarizes a book about managing change in IT outsourcing from the service provider perspective. It discusses research showing that providers often struggle with sustainable performance for clients over time. The book examines factors that influence sustainable performance, such as organizational structure, capabilities, and adapting to changing client needs. It presents findings on issues during the transition phase, benefits of customizing structures while standardizing back-office functions, the importance of client knowledge, and keys to dynamic fit and long-term adaptability. Measuring holistic performance over multiple years and including the client perspective were found to positively impact sustainable results.
This document discusses lessons learned by companies in managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their supply chains. It notes that more than three quarters of GHG emissions for many industries come from supply chains. It describes how leading companies are asking key suppliers to measure and report their GHG emissions and emissions reduction goals. The document provides examples of corporate supply chain programs and discusses strategies for engaging suppliers, building internal support, and continuing progress in the future. It aims to help companies reduce supply chain GHG emissions and risks.
Mooi verhaal van Joost Beunderman en Jurgen van der Heijden over de enorme transitie die overheden moeten maken om het weer samen met burgers te doen, en vooral ook zoveel mogelijk aan hen te laten en niet over te pakken. Geef de ruimte en zie eens wat er dan allemaal gebeurt!
An MLM prospecting system is important for generating leads and building a profitable MLM business. It allows you to promote your opportunity to others who may be interested in learning more so you can get a yes or no decision. Building a successful MLM business is done through strategies that work for each individual, such as approaching friends and family, hosting events, making calls, or promoting online. The best method is what works for each person.
The document discusses skills for presentations and communication. It emphasizes that presentation is about more than just conveying information - it's also about understanding one's own thinking and connecting with audiences.
Some key points covered include practicing active listening through informational interviews, developing time management skills, using breathing exercises to reduce stress, and thinking before speaking to communicate more effectively.
The conclusion reiterates that the art of presentation is as much about creating understanding through communication as it is about being persuasive. Observing audience reactions provides an opportunity to improve.
El documento describe recuerdos nostálgicos de la infancia, como tomar decisiones mediante concursos simples, resolver errores con correcciones, jugar a policías y ladrones, astronautas o superhéroes, recibir dinero debajo de la almohada del Ratón Pérez a cambio de dientes, y disfrutar de tardes de verano jugando con amigos sin preocupaciones de adultos.
The document introduces a new weather assistance application for smartphones. The app syncs with the user's calendar and location to provide real-time weather forecasts and reminders about appropriate clothing based on weather changes. It aims to help users prevent sickness by avoiding unexpected cold or heat through updated weather information and clothing recommendations.
The document discusses a media product created by Paige Carroll and Sara El-Batal. It is an opening film sequence set in the fantasy and paranormal genre. The sequence uses various cinematography techniques like pans, over the shoulder shots, and music. It would likely be distributed by a film production company and the target audience is people aged 16-21 who enjoy action genres. Focus groups of the target audience provided feedback on elements like the music and understanding of the genre.
This document provides two mock-up examples for a magazine double page spread layout. The first mock-up has a headline at the top with a pull quote below and images and articles filling the rest of the pages. The second mock-up has a headline at the top with an article on the left and another on the right, below which are additional images and a pull quote.
The document summarizes the origins and work of the SIAC Network, a transnational network focused on accelerating social innovation in cities. Key points:
1) SIAC was founded in late 2014 by two Dutch citizens within the SEiSMiC project to boost social innovations by offering local support networks for innovators.
2) Over two years, SIAC has grown to include participants from 9 countries and has organized network meetings, research proposals, and knowledge sharing activities to advance social innovation in Europe.
3) The network aims to establish "social innovation friendly ecosystems" in cities by bringing together citizens, government, businesses, and researchers to jointly define and solve pressing local issues through social innovation.
Stuart Etherington speech BIG Assist conference 25 Feb 2016elizabethpacencvo
The document summarizes the keynote speech given at the final Big Assist national conference. The speech discusses:
1) The success of the Big Assist program in helping over 700 organizations access advice and support to strategize, develop new ways of working, and generate income since 2012.
2) The need for infrastructure organizations to adapt to changing times and demonstrate their impact by convening communities, generating income, and facilitating partnerships between sectors.
3) A roadmap for infrastructure organizations focusing on skills development, demonstrating impact, playing a central role in community planning, and brokering new resources.
This document summarizes the key activities and goals of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities. The partnership aims to (1) improve citizens' quality of life, (2) increase competitiveness of European industry and SMEs, and (3) make cities more sustainable and livable. It works towards these goals through six action clusters focusing on areas like sustainable districts, mobility, infrastructure, and business models. The partnership has over 370 commitments with 4000 partners from 31 countries collaborating on smart city solutions.
Mapping for sustainable consumption initiatives CSCP
This document discusses using mapping tools to better support sustainable consumption initiatives. It notes that while civil society is actively working on issues related to sustainable consumption and production (SCP), efforts could be more effective through better information sharing. The document proposes developing online maps to make local SCP activities and resources more visible. This could help avoid duplication, provide advice and support, and inform policy. It highlights examples of successful local mapping projects and suggests categories that could be mapped at a London-wide or European level to showcase good practices and engage more actors in SCP work.
This document provides an agenda for the World Design Forum 2012 conference on social innovation. The conference will explore how social innovation can create local, living economies from the ground up. It is organized around three themes: co-creation, social learning, and ignition. Co-creation will discuss enabling grassroots participation and shared values. Social learning will focus on skills sharing and assessment. Ignition will examine managing organic urban development and propagating successful models. The agenda includes case studies, keynotes, and a roundtable discussion on the role of design in addressing these challenges.
This is the report published on 25th June 2018 by the All-Party Parliamentary Group of the UK Government entitled: 'Intelligent leadership: How government strategy can unlock the potential of smart cities in the UK' to which Dr Calzada from the University of Oxford has contributed to.
Telecom Italia - Sustainability Report 2014Gruppo TIM
Telecom Italia Group is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Europe and has a significant presence in South America, particularly in Brazil. The Group provides fixed and mobile communication services as well as ICT solutions. In Italy, the Group operates the largest fixed voice and data infrastructure and one of the most advanced mobile networks. The Group has identified sustainability as creating both economic and social value through projects in areas like digital inclusion, education, innovation, and environmental protection. Telecom Italia aims to be a leader in corporate social responsibility through initiatives that create shared value for its business and stakeholders.
Presentation delivered by Carrie Bishop of FutureGov at Local by Social: South West Edition. Delivered at Council House, Bristol City Council, on Friday 28th January 2011. For further information on Local by Social please visit http://localbysocial.net/
This presentation describes Social Life's work with the City of Malmö's Environment Department to develop a new placemaking model that can be funded by social investment. This work is part of the City's "Regeneration Dialogue", which aims to comprehensively regenerate the City's 1960's and 1970's apartment blocks. The work is part of the Social Life of Cities collaborative - a global innovation program run in partnership with Cisco and the Young Foundation.
This presentation was made at a TelePresence bringing together experts in social investment and placemaking from Sydney, London, New York, Malmo and Brussels.
Community development - a different way to think about local economiesJulian Dobson
This is a presentation given to the Local Government Information Unit's economic development learning network in London on 26 January 2010. I was asked to explore how community development and economic development are linked and the implications for economic development practitioners of a community development approach.
This presentation provides an overview of Democratic Society, a networked organization working across Europe to connect citizens with decisions that shape their lives. It discusses their approach to participation and governance, programmatic structure consisting of 5 programs focused on democratic places, networked democracy, climate, digital, and democracy beyond government. It also outlines some of their current and past projects, including NetZeroCities, Conference on the Future of Europe evaluation, Scotland Climate Assembly, and Citizens' Voice for Digital Rights. Their approach to service delivery prioritizes inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration with partners.
Future of Collaboration - ISPIM - Budapest - 15 June 2015Future Agenda
As part of the global future agenda programme we ran an event in partnership with ISPIM in Budapest in June 2015. This focused on the future of collaboration and drew together different issues raised about collaboration from several strands of the future agenda events to date. The aim of the event wss to critique, enhance, add and build a clearer view of how collaboration will change over the next decade and what will be some of the key impacts and implications. This documents includes both the key ouputs and the starting point for this discussion.
Quality strategic planning and strategy delivery is increasing in importance as a process and set of tools that guide the development of a municipality. In times when resources are tight, effective and efficient resource allocation is gaining even more importance. This publication will therefore suggest a practical four-stage process to strategic planning at the municipal level, including the setting up of effective structures for managing the strategy process (1), preparing a good strategic analysis of the municipality (2), strategy formulation (3) and strategy implementation (4). A key concept throughout this process is partnership: partnerships within the municipality, as well as with others outside the municipal building, with whom these four steps are undertaken together. Partnerships help make the municipal development process more transparent and accountable, thereby increasing the likelihood of the municipal development strategy to deliver the expected results and contribute to the improved quality of life of citizens.
The document discusses using social media and open data in the public sector. It provides examples of social media projects like "Wij bouwen een wijk" and "WIKIWIJS". It advocates that the digital era should empower citizens and not create barriers. Public bodies should open data to allow cross-border applications and services. The case study discusses reforming the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and getting input from stakeholders and citizens to develop a broadly accepted result.
i-teams: The teams and funds making innovation happen in governments around t...Antonio Sánchez Zaplana
The i-teams featured in this report work to drive innovation in government through four main categories: developing solutions, engaging citizens and external partners, transforming processes and skills within government, and achieving policy and systems change. Common elements across the i-teams include strong leadership, diverse teams and partnerships, explicit methods, and impact measurement. The report analyzes 20 i-teams from around the world to understand their approaches and identify lessons for setting up new innovation teams in government.
This document discusses community participation in local government in South Africa. It makes three key points:
1) South Africa's system of local government is based on a developmental state that encourages partnership between government, civil society organizations, and communities. Public participation is encouraged, especially at the local level.
2) Ward committees are an important mechanism for public participation. They are meant to enhance participatory democracy and represent community needs, priorities, and feedback to the municipal council.
3) For participation to be effective, municipalities must build capacity for both community members and officials. There is also a balance between community participation rights and council governance responsibilities.
A series of graphics from integralMENTORS integral UrbanHub work on IMP and Thriveable Cities
These books show the graphics from a dynamic deck that accompany a presentation on Visions & WorldViews and Thriveable Cities. The history of the co-evolution of cities, evolving WorldViews, Visions & Mindsets in Urban Habitats and technology is presented in an integral framework.
Integral theory is simply explained as it relates to these themes see UH 2 & UH 3 for more detail.
These volumes are part of an ongoing series of guides to integrally inform practitioners.
Conferencia en el marco de los Seminarios Internacionales del Master en Estrategias y Tecnologías para el Desarrollo, impartida por Gorka Espiau el 14 de diciembre de 2017.
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SUmsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
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China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
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the
economic
and
social
challenges
society
faces.
It
started
with
the
common
conclusion
of
several
governors
from
large
ci@es
that
the
innova@on
speed
is
much
to
low
in
respect
to
the
need
of
society
and
the
possibili@es
of
entrepreneurs.
Our
goal
as
smart
ci@es
is
to
find
innova@ve
solu@ons
for
the
complex
problems
that
our
society
deals
with
at
this
present
@me,
by
working
from
a
different,
new
perspec@ve
and
with
different,
new
resources:
especially
the
use
of
IT
and
broadband.
The
stakeholders
involved
know
that
implemen@ng
such
solu@ons
boHom
up
bares
the
risk
that
none
of
these
solu@ons
can
get
a
large
enough
and
sustainable
posi@on
on
the
market.
So
we
made
the
agreement
that
we
would
“scale
up”
and
implement
the
solu@ons
of
best
prac@ces
of
each
other.
1
2. With
the
“Stedenlink”
founda@on
we
set
up
the
Digital
City
Agenda.
A
network
of
professional
en
poli@cal
people,
commiHed
to
the
societal
challenges
we
saw.
This
agenda
is
illustrated
by
ques@ons
as:
How
do
we
take
care
of
the
growing
group
of
elderly
people?
How
do
we
change
to
using
and
crea@ng
sustainable
energy?
How
do
we
keep
our
children
educated
and
safe?
All
these
ques@ons
exist
in
our
ci@es
and
villages.
The
commitment
grew
from
8
to
more
than
30
ac@ve
ci@es
within
2
years.
A
lot
of
businesses
and
knowledge
partners
work
together
on
this
implementa@on
agenda.
The
na@onal
government
supports
the
agenda
by
means
of
an
agreement
with
by
the
Ministry
of
Economic
Affairs;
worth
1
million
Euro.
Today’s
challenges
need
a
different
approach
than
our
tradi@onal
way
of
working.
Entrepreneurs,
Governments,
Educa@on,
Science,
Innovators,
and
Ci@zens:
we
all
need
to
join
forces
to
return
to
a
healthy,
strong
and
compe@@ve
Europe.
The
DSA
works
to
find
new
ways
of
working
by
approaching
issues
boHom
up:
what
does
society
want?
What
do
we
need?
As
these
things
change,
we
work
with
a
rolling
agenda
that
is
adjusted
to
the
needs
of
that
specific
@me.
DSA
is
a
networking
organiza@on:
we
bring
all
stakeholders
throughout
the
chain
of
change
together,
and
facilitate
collabora@on.
We
work
in
co-‐crea@on,
which
means
all
par@cipa@ng
par@es
feel
ownership
of
the
problem
and
will
be
part
owner
of
the
solu@on.
2
3. DSA
intents
to
break
through
old
paradigms.
We
focus
on
ini@a@ve
and
ac@on,
in
order
to
come
to
concrete
and
working
solu@ons.
To
do
this,
people,
ideas,
solu@ons,
knowledge
and
resources
need
to
be
brought
together
and
made
available
in
a
transparent
manner.
This
way
we
can
learn
from
each
other.
Through
co-‐crea@on,
experiments
and
collec@ve
investments
we
can
make
op@mal
use
of
scarce
resources.
DSA
wants
to
find
innova@ve
solu@ons
for
the
large
social
issues
of
this
@me.
IT
naturally
plays
a
large
role
in
these
solu@ons,
but
IT
by
itself
is
not
the
answer.
To
come
to
solu@ons
for
the
complex
issues
that
our
country
(and
all
of
Europe)
is
dealing
with,
we
need
a
different
approach
to
local
issues.
In
spite
of
this
new
approach,
we
do
have
to
focus
on
standardiza@on
and
interoperability
of
the
solu@ons
that
we
find.
Open
networks
and
open
data
are
the
slogans
of
this
way
of
working.
Sharing
and
giving
are
the
values
in
this
community.
3
4. To
be
able
to
facilitate
local
change,
local
municipali@es
need
to
break
through
tradi@on
and
paradigms.
We
cannot
seHle
for
the
‘basics’
anymore.
We
have
to
start
interac@ng
more
with
our
surroundings.
We
recognize
that
changes
in
our
way
of
governing
need
to
be
made:
our
Dutch
social
care
system
resists
innova@on.
Because
of
the
budget
cuts
of
the
na@onal
government,
ci@es
try
to
cut
down
the
costs
of
their
services
to
the
public.
To
work
more
efficiently
they
have
to
scale
up
the
size
of
their
organiza@on
by
serving
a
larger
number
of
people.
There
is
a
heavy
debate
going
on
about
the
usefulness
of
this
scale-‐enlargement.
But,
ladies
and
gentleman,
to
meet
the
needs
of
the
local
community,
our
municipali@es
also
know
that
they
need
to
work
more
socially.
Listening
to
society
and
being
involved
with
the
needs
of
society
will
lead
to
a
more
effec@ve
way
of
managing
the
urban
challenges.
Smart
ci@es
strive
to
combine
these
two
aspects
in
an
innova@ve
program
approach.
They
need
to
re-‐invent
their
role
and
themselves.
By
arranging
and
facilita@ng
the
community
problem
solving
capacity,
municipali@es
can
steer
to
a
vision
based
deployment
of
community
service
with
al
lot
of
stakeholders
involved.
IT
will
help
us
in
this
respect
to
do
more
with
less
and
reach
common
goals.
This
orienta@on
of
the
administra@on
and
bureaucracy
in
innova@ve
smart
ci@es
is
the
context
of
the
Digital
Ci@es
Agenda.
The
issue
of
the
use
of
IT
in
community
service
is
also
embedded
in
this
context.
Because
of
this
complex
context,
it
is
not
easy
to
bring
innova@ve
IT
solu@ons
into
prac@se.
Ci@es
based
their
involvements
as
smart
ci@es
on
their
strong
points
in
society
and
in
the
business
4
5. The
European
Commission
formulated
seven
Flagship
programs
to
reinforce
the
European
economy
in
a
sustainable
manner.
All
DSA
programs
are
somehow
connected
to
these
flagships,
but
four
of
the
flagships
are
largely
aHended
to
within
the
DSA
programs.
The
topics
of
the
European
digital
agenda
are
strongly
connected
to
the
Dutch
Digital
City
Agenda.
The
‘innova@on
union’
reflects
the
DSA
goals;
find
innova@ve
solu@ons
by
bringing
all
involved
par@es
together,
and
work
in
co-‐crea@on.
For
example
on
the
introduc@on
of
e-‐health,
recently
promoted
by
the
European
Commission.
The
flagship
‘new
skills
and
jobs’
are
to
be
found
in
the
Learning
city,
where
we
work
on
human
capital
through
digital
skills
and
the
digital
transi@on
in
our
educa@onal
system.
But
also
the
programs
City
of
Entrepreneurs
and
Deregulated
City
work
alongside
this
flagship,
as
they
facilitate
and
s@mulate
entrepreneurship.
Resource
efficiency
is
an
important
theme
all
through
the
world.
All
of
us
realize
we
should
have
started
yesterday:
the
sense
of
urgency
is
high.
The
DSA
aHributes
to
this
issue
within
the
program
Green
City.
5
6. DSA
works
in
eight
different
programs
each
based
on
a
central
issue.
Each
program
is
directed
by
one
coordina@ng
city
and
supported
by
other
ci@es,
businesses
and
knowledge
ins@tutes
across
the
country.
DSA
works
locally:
the
place
where
change
begins.
We
recognize
that
we
cannot
enforce
change
top
down
anymore,
we
need
to
facilitate
change
boHom
up.
Ci@zens,
ci@es
and
businesses
come
up
with
small,
some@mes
brilliant
ini@a@ves.
DSA
offers
a
chance
for
pilots
and
try
outs
on
small
scale
and,
if
successful,
upscale
aeerwards.
In
this
respect
we
speed
up
implementa@on
by
suppor@ng
the
markets
to
deploy
solu@ons.
This
way,
a
small
but
brilliant
idea
can
change
into
a
worldwide
innova@on!
6
7. The
eight
coordina@ng
ci@es
of
the
DSA
have
set
themselves
the
goal
to
accelerate
change
within
the
theme
of
their
choice.
For
the
city
of
Amersfoort,
that
theme
is
sustainability.
Our
way
of
genera@ng
energy
is
going
through
a
transi@on
to
become
more
sustainable
and
fit
for
the
future.
This
transi@on
might
seem
very
technical:
from
central
to
decentralized
genera@on,
from
fossil
fuels
to
sun-‐,
water-‐
or
wind
energy.
Even
though
these
are
very
technical
processes,
I
am
convinced
that
this
technical
transi@on
goes
hand
in
hand
with
a
social
transi@on:
at
the
end
of
this
social
transi@on,
a
consumer
can
be
user
and
producer
at
the
same
@me
and
be
a
prosumer.
IT
gives
us
the
instruments
that
can
make
this
happen
at
a
large
scale.
One
of
the
projects
within
the
Green
City
is
“Smart
Grid:
rendement
voor
iedereen”
(profit
for
all).
In
this
project
many
different
actors
work
together
to
develop
new
Smart
Grid
service
concepts.
The
project
evolves
around
200
households
that
have
been
co
crea@ng
with
municipali@es,
provinces
and
businesses
from
the
beginning.
They
help
developing
and
tes@ng
new
techniques
like
installing
solar
panels
and
home
energy
management
systems,
but
most
importantly
give
feedback
and
communicate
openly
with
all
other
par@es.
This
communica@on
goes
via
‘district
TV’
and
an
open
source
plaiorm.
This
way
knowledge
and
experience
is
retrieved
while
working
on
the
project.
By
that
the
business
cases
that
arise
meet
the
needs
of
all
stakeholders:
profit
for
all!
7
8. Innova@ons
and
IT
usage
in
(long-‐term)
care
therefore
are
essen@al
for
high
quality
and
accessible
care.
Caring
City,
one
of
the
themes
within
the
Dutch
Digital
City
Agenda
is
working
with
innova@ve
solu@ons
that
keep
our
society
moving.
As
a
result
of
the
individualiza@on
of
our
socie@es
we
no
longer
know
exactly
who
lives
in
our
street
or
in
our
neighbourhood.
And
many
volunteer
organiza@ons
will
tell
you
that
it
is
difficult
to
find
people
who
are
willing
to
volunteer
on
a
regular
basis.
Does
that
mean
that
people
are
no
longer
interested
in
helping
each
other?
No,
not
at
all.
But
people
seek
short
term
commitments,
with
clear
end
dates
and
the
possibility
to
assist
only
when
it
suits
them.
New
ini@a@ves
as
the
Dutch
online
organiza@ons
WeHelpen.nl
(WeHelp)
and
ZorgVoorElkaar.nl
(Care
For
Each
Other)
provide
plaiorms
to
unleash
this
enormous
poten@al
of
informal
care.
Based
on
postal
codes
people
can
ask
for
assistance
and
care,
or
let
each
other
know
that
they
can
be
asked
for
help.
It
could
be
learning
Dutch,
picking
up
medicines,
garden
work,
a
walk
to
the
park
or
a
visit
to
the
museum.
Simple
things.
These
services
help
to
@e
the
social
networks
in
our
neighbourhoods
together
and
create
more
vital
communi@es.
And
they
help
in
cumng
down
the
cost
for
healthcare
and
welfare.
Also,
they
could
be
great
to
support
the
3
million
caretakers
in
the
Netherlands,
who
next
to
their
already
busy
lives
take
care
of
an
ill
child,
spouse
or
elderly
parent.
Many
Dutch
ci@es
are
experimen@ng
with
these
online
par@cipatory
health
services.
S@ll,
these
services
are
rela@vely
unknown
and
require
a
much
broader
audience
to
8
9.
Making
civilians
correct
their
own
property
value
(WOZ-‐waarde)?
Would
that
be
possible?
End
2011
and
end
2012,
the
municipali@es
Tilburg
and
Borne
have
been
gradually
experimen@ng
with
this
in
pilots.
An
assured
breakthrough
project!
The
ci@es
launched
a
web-‐service
that
provides
ci@zens
transparent
informa@on
about
the
value
of
their
property
(‘WOZ
waarde’)
that
is
linked
to
their
tax-‐
assessment.
The
‘WOZ
waarde’
is
always
a
topic
for
much
dispute
between
house
owning
civilians
and
the
municipality,
leading
to
many
complaints
and
high
administra@ve
costs.
Especially
now,
because
of
the
decline
of
the
value
of
property
of
houses.
The
goal
of
the
WOZ
project
is
to
increase
transparency
and
establish
an
understanding
of
the
property
value
for
stakeholders.
Besides
transparent
informa@on,
people
can
compare
and
even
correct
the
informa@on.
Missing
or
incorrect
informa@on
can
be
corrected,
directly
showing
the
effects
of
the
correc@on
on
the
new
“temporary”
property
value
(WOZ
waarde).
This
last
aspect;
Ci@zens
correc@ng
the
informa@on
themselves
is
unique,
this
is
the
breakthrough!
This
project
also
provides
great
poten@al
for
the
city.
The
web
service
results
in
a
drop
in
official
complaints
and
thus
a
drop
in
process
costs,
ci@zens
are
contribu@ng
to
the
quality
of
municipal
data,
and
the
transparent
character
of
such
projects
strengthens
the
bond
between
the
municipality
and
its
ci@zens.
The
project
has
proven
to
be
very
successful,
and
has
gained
much
praise
by
its
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10. A
lot
of
the
issues
Europe
men@ons
in
its
flagship
programs
manifest
themselves
locally,
so
local
solu@ons
will
contribute
largely
to
the
flagship
goals.
The
Europe
2020
strategy
contains
an
urgent
request
to
al
governmental
ins@tu@ons,
but
also
businesses,
knowledge
ins@tutes
and
ci@zens
to
focus
on
the
European
challenges
as
much
as
our
own
capacity
allows
us
to.
By
adjus@ng
our
efforts
to
each
other
and
to
our
European
ambi@ons,
we
can
make
a
shie
to
what
we
all
want:
a
socially
and
economically
strong,
self-‐organizing
society.
And
it
does
not
have
to
take
us
very
long
to
get
there!
10
11. Ladies
and
gentleman,
I
have
come
to
the
end
of
my
contribu@on
to
this
event.
As
we
all
know
and
have
seen,
top
down
changing
our
systems
and
society
no
longer
works.
I
don’t
think
it
ever
did!
Now,
we
are
seeking
new
ways
to
innovate.
The
technology
to
support
this
is
already
there,
but
not
fully
deployed.
It
is
unchartered
territory,
we
are
all
learning
by
trial
and
error.
Let’s
find
out
what
ci@zens
and
customers
need,
let’s
try
to
create
value
by
working
together
with
stakeholders.
The
Digital
City
Agenda
facilitates
this
change
movement;
helps
bring
par@es
together
and
create
new
ways
to
organize
the
collabora@on.
Change
will
always
be
scary;
it
will
never
be
easy.
There
is
no
straight
line
from
the
beginning
to
the
end.
But
I
hope
I
have
shown
you
the
good
things
that
come
from
change
today,
and
I
hope
I
have
inspired
you
to
hop
on
our
train
of
social
collabora@on
and
create
movement
in
your
own
environment.
Let’s
do
it:
make
our
ci@es
smart
and
strenghten
the
economy
and
our
society!
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