Political reform alone doesn't ensure good government. Equally important, if not more so, are institutions that let citizens act collectively.

Public sector innovators are improving government by replicating the market conditions that have fostered breakthroughs in the private sector.

Nonprofits have taken on the management of a number of heretofore government services, including parks, schools, and health care. Mass transit should be next.

One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.

The Open Government Partnership seeks to build more transparent, effective, and accountable governments that empower citizens and respond to their democratic aspirations.

The US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights explains why OGP breaks the mold of international engagement.

The OGP partnership with Brazil represents a global challenge for government and civil society stakeholders to advance the concept of 21st-century democracy.

What does it mean for civil society to have a seat—and an equal voice—at OGP’s table?

Francis Maude, the UK minister responsible for public transparency, and Simon Burall, a British civil society leader, discuss the potential impacts of OGP in the UK.

Matthias Chikawe, Justice Minister of Tanzania, and Rakesh Rajani, a Tanzanian civil society leader, discuss the potential impacts of OGP in Tanzania.

Let’s critically assess the model and imagine greater possibilities by keeping it simple.

How detention and deportation policies harm the health and well-being of children and families.

For the environmental movement to succeed, it needs to convert its ideas, science, theories, and activism into practical politics that can win votes on a large scale.

Many people think that the term “government innovation” is an oxymoron, but innovation does occur in the public sector and the pace is accelerating.

The Social Impact Bond model puts evidence and outcomes measurement at the heart of contracting.

A conversation with South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan.

Public-private partnerships can help optimize supply chains in the social sector.

Accelerating improvements in delivery at scale.

Effective governance requires clear priorities, great people, and the right systems.

Creating sound policy is only the beginning; successful leadership requires relentless focus on implementation.

Ridwan Djamaluddin speaks on how Indonesia is using technology to deal with climate threats and implementing early warning systems to save lives.

Organizations are finding that subtle changes in language make a difference in how people vote.

Teachers play a key role in influencing the future not only of students, but of the country and world as a whole. What contributes to teacher effectiveness?

Educators, administrators, academics, business people, and politicians talk about potential solutions, what’s working, and what isn’t.

Park discusses how methods of efficiency developed in industries outside of health care need to be brought in to rework the health care industry.

Daniel Kreeger, Executive Director of the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), outlines the relatively new position of Climate Change Officer.

In this panel discussion we hear from senior government energy and technology officials on what’s up and coming with respect to environmental responsibility.

Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler discusses how we define the cultural norm for food consumption and what role our government should play in regulating food companies.

CDC Deputy Director for Policy and Communication Donald Shriber speaks about how the agency coordinates and manages its efforts and resources to respond to emerging threats to global health.

Joe Minarik, senior vice president of the Committee for Economic Development, talks about the macroeconomic perspective on the U.S. budget deficit and its impact on the US economy.

Join us to explore how to address the next phase in the collective impact dialogue, complexity, and create an intentional process that allows for effective solutions. John Kania, coauthor of SSIR’s Embracing Emergence: How Collective Impact Addresses Complexity, will discuss this…

To become more effective, nonprofits and foundations are turning to various sources for advice. Some look to experts, others turn to crowdsourcing. Experts and crowds can produce valuable insights, but too often nonprofits and funders ignore the constituents who matter most, the…

Social Impact Bonds increasingly are being adopted with the idea that one way to fund successful social service programs is to raise capital from private investors. Investors are repaid through the savings a government accrues if a preventative program, such as one…