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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $200 Million Commitment to Support U.S. Mayors Taking on Climate Change
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Addis Ababa tackles poverty with a solution as big as the problem itself
How Orlando’s Bold Efforts on Youth Homelessness Generated New Approaches
Innovative work from leaders in Orlando, Florida is helping to address one of the toughest issues facing many cities across the world: youth homelessness.
How Orlando’s Bold Efforts on Youth Homelessness Generated New Approaches
Innovative work from leaders in Orlando, Florida is helping to address one of the toughest issues facing many cities across the world: youth homelessness.
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Johns Hopkins Students Power Center Projects in Four Global Cities
This summer, five Johns Hopkins graduate students are boosting innovation capacity for mayors and city hall leadership teams as part of a new, exclusive learning opportunity offered by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins.
From Innovation by Crisis to Innovation by Culture
The pandemic prompted innovation, but leaders must embed it in governance culture. Stephen Goldsmith and Amanda Daflos advocate data use, staff empowerment, diversity, and procurement. They assert it’s time innovation become the governance standard.
Our First Impact Report: How Work in 51 Cities is Changing the Public Innovation Field
Read about our global impact in “Partners in Innovation: Impact Highlights 2021-2022.” Discover how local government expertise is driving progress in programs like Love Your Block and Digital i-teams across 50+ cities in six countries.
Innovation Conversations: How Shared Management in Public Spaces Promotes Equity
Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow Tommi Laitio discusses how shared management in public spaces, like those in Fortaleza, Brazil, fosters equity and innovation. Initiatives such as “Microparks” show positive outcomes and potential for other cities.
A Bigger Table: Orlando Expands Youth Homelessness Conversation to Include a Key Partner
Orlando tackles youth homelessness with diverse teams and community engagement, leveraging the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s training. Their approach led to impactful research, federal funding, and inclusive solutions.
Gender Equity is Critical for Government Innovation
Gender equity is vital for inclusive government innovation. Diverse gender perspectives must shape decisions and include all identities. At the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, we prioritize gender diversity to create programs that benefit all.
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