Innovative Capacity Archives - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation https://oecd-opsi.org/global/innovative-capacity/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:26:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Where are we now? Latvia’s public sector innovation laboratory https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/where-are-we-now-latvias-public-sector-innovation-laboratory/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/where-are-we-now-latvias-public-sector-innovation-laboratory/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:26:34 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=45608 In the past three years, the Latvian State Chancellery’s Innovation Laboratory, with the assistance of the OECD’s Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, has strengthened its efforts to improve public sector innovation in Latvia. As 2026 marks the KPIs and deliverables for improving operational capacity being reached and exceeded, this blog reflects on Latvia’s recent work and offers a perspective on how to adapt future work to accommodate the increasing demand for strategic design support. “In...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/where-are-we-now-latvias-public-sector-innovation-laboratory/feed/ 0 One Big Thing: A UK innovation initiative to upskill, change culture and experiment https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/one-big-thing-a-uk-innovation-initiative-to-upskill-change-culture-and-experiment/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/one-big-thing-a-uk-innovation-initiative-to-upskill-change-culture-and-experiment/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:56:43 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44697 This blog post is part of a series on public sector innovation skills and applied capabilities, focusing on the conceptualisation of public sector innovation skills and applied capabilities, the practical pathways for development within the constraints of public administrations, and the connection between innovation skills and meaningful public sector transformation and impact on strategic goals and policy priorities.  Innovation is fundamental to our role as civil servants in the UK. Whether it’s delivering high-quality public...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/one-big-thing-a-uk-innovation-initiative-to-upskill-change-culture-and-experiment/feed/ 0 The “learning by doing” campus: France’s approach to innovation skill development https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-learning-by-doing-campus-frances-approach-to-innovation-skill-development/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-learning-by-doing-campus-frances-approach-to-innovation-skill-development/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:13:31 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44526 This blog post is part of a series on public sector innovation skills and applied capabilities, focusing on the conceptualisation of public sector innovation skills and applied capabilities, the practical pathways for development within the constraints of public administrations, and the connection between innovation skills and meaningful public sector transformation and impact on strategic goals and policy priorities. These are longstanding questions for the OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation and ones that remain central...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-learning-by-doing-campus-frances-approach-to-innovation-skill-development/feed/ 0 Is innovation the natural habitat of a risk manager? https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/is-innovation-the-natural-habitat-of-a-risk-manager/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:11:20 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=42654 As Head of Nido, I am constantly looking to stimulate civil servants to innovate faster and smarter. I thrive on calculated risks, ones that we have dissected and are thoroughly understood. Unforeseen mishaps are not my cup of tea. This inclination can be traced back to my previous role as an Internal Control Manager (risk manager). This experience provided invaluable insights into how an organisation structures its aspirations and operations. The public sector is traditionally...

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]]> Innovation labs through the looking glass: Experiences across the globe https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/innovation-labs-through-the-looking-glass/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:19:01 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=39559 Governments are constantly searching for enablers to help them to keep up with changing times, move beyond the constraints of traditional approaches, and leverage innovation to improve public policies and services. Public innovation labs belong to this stream of change. They aim to boost the ability of governments to navigate emergent threats and opportunities and provide sustained, inclusive and proactive responses to people’s needs and expectations. The last 20 years have seen a surge on...

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]]> Strengthening the Innovative Capacity of the Public Sector of Latvia https://oecd-opsi.org/publications/innovative-capacity-latvia/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:44:20 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?post_type=publication&p=38410 The post Strengthening the Innovative Capacity of the Public Sector of Latvia appeared first on Observatory of Public Sector Innovation.

]]> Innovation Portfolio Management in the Public, Non-profit Sector https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/innovation-portfolio-management-public-non-profit-sector/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/innovation-portfolio-management-public-non-profit-sector/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:33:42 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=38145 A matter of methods, mindsets, and mechanisms. Why innovation portfolio management? Innovation Portfolio Management has long been used by the private sector to improve returns on investments. The potential of using the same approach to improve social returns is huge. A growing number of OECD Member countries and organisations in the international development sector are exploring innovation portfolio management. Follow, for example, the exciting work of OECD-OPSI, OECD INDEF, CGIAR, UNDP, UNICEF and others. Based...

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]]> Theory of change process for public services https://oecd-opsi.org/innovations/theory-of-change-process-for-public-services/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:53:38 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?post_type=case&p=32455 The post Theory of change process for public services appeared first on Observatory of Public Sector Innovation.

]]> Innovation Realized: Expanding the Path to Health Impact https://oecd-opsi.org/toolkits/innovation-realized-for-health-impact/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:06:31 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?post_type=toolkit&p=36367 "Innovation Realized: Expanding the Path to Health Impact" is a guide to amplify global health impact. It builds on the successes of USAID's work and lays out practical ways for staff to identify opportunities to apply innovation to solve real problems. The resource has been co-developed with significant input from colleagues across health offices, and captures best practices and innovation opportunities, dispels myths and highlights examples of and resources for innovation in global health. Though this guide is primarily intended for USAID staff, it can serve as an adaptable resource for other organizations.

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