fast government flat, agile, streamlined, tech-enabled gregory g. curtin, ph.d., jd world economic...

FAST GovernmentFlat, Agile, Streamlined, Tech-enabled

Gregory G. Curtin, Ph.D. , JDWorld Economic Forum (WEF)Global Agenda Council on the Future of Government

Founder and Managing DirectorCivic Resource Group, USAApril 11, 2012

FAST Government | Flat, Agile, Streamlined, Tech-enabled

• Introduce the Concept of FAST Government• Explore the Relevance of Open Data for FAST

Government• Engage YOU in Shaping the FAST Government

Framework– Examples, Case Studies– Partnering, Pilots, Workshops– Feedback, Suggestions, Critiques– Other Ideas

Goals


FAST Government is not about “speed”—although who wouldn’t want faster response times, speedier service delivery, or more timely decisions

FAST Government is about creating models for Open, Effective, Engaging and Responsive Government that reflects 21st century needs and opportunities

FAST Government


• New Framework for Open Government in the Digital World—F.A.S.T.– Flat– Agile– Streamlined– Tech-enabled

• Spearheaded by the World Economic Forum, Global Council on the Future of Government

• Truly Transformational: Beyond E-Government, Post Gov 2.0, Post Global Recession

FAST Government


“Flatter” in four key areas•Citizen engagement•Administrative efficiency•Decision-making processes•Intergovernmental and cross-sectoral collaborationOpen Data Relevancy: Transparency, participation, economic development, accountability, interoperability

FAST—Government Must be Flatter


“Agile” governments…•Leverage networks•Effectivey organize…and “de”-organize around changing needs and opportunities•Develop agile workforces—mobile, tech savvy, multi-faceted, team oriented•Embrace flexible regulatory and legal frameworks that foster innovation•Engage at any time, at any place, in the manner most appropriate for the context

Open Data Relevancy: Real time, user generated/ crowd-sourced, predictive, etc.

FAST—Government Must be Agile


Streamlined…•Decision making•Business processes and operations•Communications—internal, cross-governmental, external•Data and information gathering, sharing, dissemination •Collaboration, cooperation

Open Data Relevance: Analytics, incentivization, reduction in duplication/redundancy, etc.

FAST—Government Must be Streamlined


Tech Enabled…•Tech savvy workforce—recruiting, hiring, training, advancement•Real time—not only data, but real time decisions, service delivery, engagement•Connected—mobile, social, web•Technology is infused in government processes, service delivery, communications

Open Data Relevancy: Holistic view of “government,” data driven content/processes/ services, true interoperability, etc.

FAST—Tech-enabled Throughout


“Open data is an approach to managing data so that it enables the structured free flow of non-sensitive information to those who have a need or interest in reusing it, both within and across government agencies and to the public.”

IBM Institute for Public Value

Open Data for FAST Government


National Open Data Initiatives

Bahrain Open Data Platform


National Open Data InitiativesKenya Open Data

US Data.gov


National Open Data Initiatives

Greece GeoData

Moldova

Australia


Local, Regional Open Data Examples

ChicagoParis


Local, Regional Open Data Examples

Helsinki

Linz


Private/NGO Sector InitiativesOpen Data Belgium

World Bank

Open Data Albania


• FAST Government as an Advanced State of Governance whereby Governments “Shepherd”:– Better Delivery of Public Services: Efficiency,

Productivity, and Quality– Open, Transparent, Accountable Government– Greater and More Meaningful Participation– Innovation: Economic, Societal, Government

• Bottom Line: Improved Quality of Life, Citizen Participation, Economic Development

FAST Government


• Promote Public Transit, Alternative Forms of Transportation, “Green” Mobility

• Stimulate Economic Activity in Underserved Areas of Los Angeles

• Promote Cultural Tourism throughout the LA Region

Case Study: Los Angeles County


Los Angeles County Metro Open Data

• LA Metro Open Data Portal

• Open GIS Data• Metro Transit

APIs


Metro Geo-Social Interactive Mapping System

• Direct public engagement and participation

• Channel stakeholders to other activities


1. Interactive Mapping1. Interactive Mapping

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2. Social Commenting System2. Social Commenting System

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33. Info/Data Micro-Portal3. Info/Data Micro-Portal

Metro Geo-Social Interactive Mapping System


Experience Los Angeles—Cultural Tourism

• Open data/open platform for Los Angeles Region

• Cloud data, APIs, mobile enablement, social

• User generated and crowd-sourced data platform

• Metro, County, City data


1. Mobile Applications1. Mobile Applications

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2. Interactive Mapping with Real-Time Transit Data2. Interactive Mapping with Real-Time Transit Data

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3. User/Crowd Sourced Calendar System3. User/Crowd Sourced Calendar System

Experience Los Angeles: Digital Ecosystem


Outcome: Funded Pilot for All of Southern CaliforniaExperience Southern California!


• FAST Government Embodies More Open and Transparent Government

• Encourages More Connected Governance and Citizen Participation

• Open Data and Information are the Foundation• Cloud Technologies and Web 2.0/3.0

Approaches Make FAST Gov Feasible • Leadership and Innovation are Required to

Make it All Happen

Concluding Observations—FAST Gov


Questions?Feedback?

Ideas for Case Studies, Partnering?

Gregory [email protected]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorycurtin

Thank You!

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