Digital Practice
PRACTICE AREA
We are committed to successful digital transformation that productively disrupts inefficient and ineffective government processes, leverages technology, and expands services for the people who need the most support. We help cities respond to the dynamic impacts of emerging technology.
Join us in the essential work of making our cities better places to live and work with the latest innovation techniques and research.
Our Digital
Programs
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Digital Innovation Teams
Digital Innovation Teams
Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched over 50 Innovation Teams (i-teams) to deliver better results for residents by creating in-house, dedicated innovation capacity in city government.
Now an initiative of the Center, i-teams deploy human-centered design, data-driven practices, behavioral insights, and other innovation techniques to test and evaluate new solutions, while also demonstrating a new way of working to practitioners in city government.
The Center currently partners with six global cities in five countries to accelerate digital transformation in city government. The program establishes a team of data scientists and digital government experts in each city that focuses on solving high-priority issues through government innovation. The three-year grants will help mayors use data and digital technologies to enhance public services and create new value for communities.
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Digital Governance, Standards, Policy, and Metrics Development
A program in governance, standards, and policy will collect legislation, operational memoranda, standard operating procedures, and design standards that can be shared and implemented by local governments around the world. The Center will also outline digital metrics for the public sector and compare them with private industry standards.
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Digital Governance, Standards, Policy, and Metrics Development
A program in governance, standards, and policy will collect legislation, operational memoranda, standard operating procedures, and design standards that can be shared and implemented by local governments around the world. The Center will also outline digital metrics for the public sector and compare them with private industry standards.
Upcoming Opportunities
Public Innovators Network
The Public Innovators Network welcomes local government leaders and staff who are committed to using innovation, data, collaboration, and resident engagement to deliver exceptional results for people. It is the premier place to learn from one another and access cutting-edge resources and support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Join the Local Infrastructure Hub
The Local Infrastructure Hub helps local leaders navigate and understand the 400+ federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Explore grant opportunities, find extensive webinars and learning opportunities, and take advantage of the Hub’s robust, pro-bono bootcamps for small- and mid-sized communities.