European Commission Collaboration Archives - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation https://oecd-opsi.org/global/ec-collaboration/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:40:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Creating meaningful participation and building trust: The journey of Brasil Participativo https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/creating-meaningful-participation-brazil/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/creating-meaningful-participation-brazil/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:17:23 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=45025 This blog is part of a series on the experiences and results of the government teams which participated as “challenge owners” in the OECD Gov2Gov Innovation Incubator. They were prepared by the teams themselves in order to offer first-hand accounts of their expectations, learnings, pain points, and overall assessment of the initiative. Written by Mayara Soares Faria, International Advisor; Ricardo Poppi, Product Manager; & Carla de Paiva Bezerra, Director of Digital Participation and Network Communication,...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/creating-meaningful-participation-brazil/feed/ 0 Shaping the Future of Policy with Behavioural Science: Key Takeaways from the 9th OECD BRAIN Meeting https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/shaping-the-future-of-policy-with-behavioural-science/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/shaping-the-future-of-policy-with-behavioural-science/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:28:04 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44980 Around the world, governments are adapting to a rapidly evolving policy environment shaped by new technologies, rising citizen expectations and complex social and economic pressures. These changes demand more than good intentions or strong policy design on paper; they require deep understanding of how people actually experience government in their everyday lives.  That’s why more than 180 delegates from 44 countries came together in Paris for the 9th meeting of the Behavioural Research in Action...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/shaping-the-future-of-policy-with-behavioural-science/feed/ 0 Toward a new approach to innovation skills and applied capabilities https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/toward-a-new-approach-to-innovation-skills-and-applied-capabilities/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/toward-a-new-approach-to-innovation-skills-and-applied-capabilities/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:43:37 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44618 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. Public sector innovation is evolving rapidly, demanding a renewed approach to building skills and capabilities. The OECD’s...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/toward-a-new-approach-to-innovation-skills-and-applied-capabilities/feed/ 0 Mind shift, green lift: Six behavioural science trends for environmental policy https://oecd-opsi.org/publications/mind-shift-green-lift-six-behavioural-science-trends-for-environmental-policy/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:19:14 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?post_type=publication&p=44568 The post Mind shift, green lift: Six behavioural science trends for environmental policy appeared first on Observatory of Public Sector Innovation.

]]> The Greening Lab in Lyon: A mission-oriented approach in practice https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-greening-lab-in-lyon-a-mission-oriented-approach-in-practice/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-greening-lab-in-lyon-a-mission-oriented-approach-in-practice/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:50:53 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44561 An interview with Patrick Vincent, Public Innovation Director at the Open Innovation Lab of the Metropole of Lyon (ERASME). The Metropole of Lyon, France’s second-largest public administration, has long fostered socio-environmental transitions through investments in soft mobility, urban climate resilience, sustainable food systems, and local solidarity. Yet, when tackling complex “wicked” problems, it often encounters what Patrick Vincent, Public Innovation Director at ERASME, described in our interview as “diminishing returns on investments and a ceiling...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-greening-lab-in-lyon-a-mission-oriented-approach-in-practice/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 Innovation labs can’t do it all… https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/innovation-labs-cant-do-it-all/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/innovation-labs-cant-do-it-all/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:06:13 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44476 Innovation labs often help accelerate innovation and change in government. They create the space for new ideas to take root and grow, supporting stakeholders to identify and tackle the root cause of problems, not just treat the symptoms. Their approach usually tries to support the development of new policies, services, process or product innovations and demonstrates the impact of working in new ways (e.g. responsive services, improved access, cost and time savings). Through work with...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/innovation-labs-cant-do-it-all/feed/ 0 When to choose a ‘mission’ approach? https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/when-to-choose-a-mission-approach/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/when-to-choose-a-mission-approach/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:27:15 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44393 This post was co-authored by the experts from the OECD Mission Action Lab, a joint initiative of the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation, the OECD Directorate of Public Governance, and the OECD Development Co-operation Directorate. In our work at the OECD Mission Action Lab, we frequently encounter a crucial question from policymakers: when is a mission an appropriate policy response? This a fair but difficult question to answer. Indeed, when well designed and...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/when-to-choose-a-mission-approach/feed/ 0 The OECD Innovation Playbook Goes Digital: Virtual insights for real-world impact https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-oecd-innovation-playbook-goes-digital/ https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-oecd-innovation-playbook-goes-digital/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:25:09 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?p=44184 “It’s nice in principle, but where do we start?” In our collaboration with countries, this is a question we often encountered in relation to the application of the OECD Declaration on Public Sector Innovation. We learned that identifying the first step is often the hardest. In response, the OECD Innovation Playbook 1.0 was launched in 2022, offering public officials and managers a solid starting point to apply these principles effectively. Today, we’re excited to introduce...

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]]> https://oecd-opsi.org/blog/the-oecd-innovation-playbook-goes-digital/feed/ 0 OECD Gov2Gov Innovation Incubator https://oecd-opsi.org/work-areas/gov2gov-innovation-incubator/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:17:55 +0000 https://oecd-opsi.org/?post_type=work-area&p=43882 Experience has shown that public sector innovation challenges often transcend borders. By the same coin, many innovative solutions can be adapted and applied across different contexts. The OECD Gov2Gov Innovation Incubator brings teams together to foster global collaboration and drive collective progress. About the OECD Gov2Gov Innovation Incubator The OECD Government-to-Government (Gov2Gov) Innovation Incubator promotes cross-border collaboration among governments with similar innovation challenges. With the support of an Advisory Board and a team of OECD...

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