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----The GovLab is an action research center based at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/pr100515nyu.html|title=Press Releases {{!}} New Delhi, India - Embassy of the United States|website=newdelhi.usembassy.gov|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref> It designs more open, effective and networked institutions to improve the quality of people's lives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nycroadmap.us/|title=The People's Roadmap to a Digital New York City {{!}} BetaNYC|website=nycroadmap.us|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref> Through extended, multidisciplinary investigation, the GovLab helps institutions work more openly and collaboratively by harnessing the power of the crowd in problem solving and incorporating the latest practices and innovations in data and technology.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Kreiss|first=Daniel|date=2015-07-01|title=The Problem of Citizens: E-Democracy for Actually Existing Democracy|url=http://sms.sagepub.com/content/1/2/2056305115616151|journal=Social Media + Society|language=en|volume=1|issue=2|pages=2056305115616151|doi=10.1177/2056305115616151|issn=2056-3051}}</ref> Much of the GovLab’s work involves connecting government to expertise outside government, including among the citizenry and in the private sector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2014/10/putting-government-data-work-new-report-govlab-outlines-private-sector|title=Putting Government Data to Work: A New Report From The GovLab Outlines Private Sector Recommendations for Improving Commerce Department Data Management|website=Department of Commerce|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref> It was founded by [[Beth Simone Noveck]] and [[Stefaan Verhulst]] in 2012. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndi.org/democracy-dinner-advisory|title=Twitter Chair Jack Dorsey and UN Representative Samantha Power to Speak at NDI 30th Anniversary Democracy Dinner Honoring Civic Innovators {{!}} NDI|website=www.ndi.org|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.worldbank.org/team/stefaan-verhulst|title=Stefaan Verhulst|last=Verhulst|first=Stefaan|website=World Bank Blogs|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref>{{Infobox organization |
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The GovLab (The Governance Lab) at NYU conducts extended, multidisciplinary investigation in new forms of participatory governance, supported by the Knight Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Steven Berlin|title=The GovLab|url=http://www.stevenberlinjohnson.com/2013/04/the-govlab.html|website=stevenberlinjohnson.com|accessdate=29 February 2016|date=17 April 2013}}</ref> The GovLab helps institutions work more openly and collaboratively by harnessing the power of the crowd in problem solving and incorporating the latest practices and innovations in data and technology.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Greenberg|first1=Brandon|title=NYU's GovLab is Crowdsourcing Innovation for the Cotopaxi Volcano Eruption|url=http://www.disasternet.co/blog/2015/9/25/nyu-govlab-is-crowdsourcing-innovation-for-the-cotopaxi-volcano-eruption|website=DisasterNet|accessdate=29 February 2016|date=28 September 2015}}</ref> |
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==Projects== |
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===MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance=== |
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The GovLab chairs the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance a collaborative group of interdisciplinary experts, in fields like computer science, management science, social psychology and law, that studies data-driven and collaboration-based methods to enhance decision-making in the public interest.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hickey|first1=Kathleen|title=Public interest labs to test open governance solutions|url=https://gcn.com/articles/2014/04/02/govlab.aspx|website=gcn.com|accessdate=29 February 2016|date=2 April 2014}}</ref> |
The GovLab chairs the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance a collaborative group of interdisciplinary experts, in fields like computer science, management science, social psychology and law, that studies data-driven and collaboration-based methods to enhance decision-making in the public interest.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hickey|first1=Kathleen|title=Public interest labs to test open governance solutions|url=https://gcn.com/articles/2014/04/02/govlab.aspx|website=gcn.com|accessdate=29 February 2016|date=2 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/10/07/fact-sheet-administration-celebrates-five-year-anniversary-challengegov|title=FACT SHEET: Administration Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Challenge.gov with Launch of More than 20 New Public- and Private-Sector Prizes|website=whitehouse.gov|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref> |
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=== Network of Innovators === |
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The GovLab and MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance have developed and launched the Network of Innovators (NoI); an expert skill-sharing network for government & civic innovators. NoI makes searchable the know-how of innovators on topics ranging from opening up data, developing prize-backed challenges and use of crowdsourcing for public good. Platform users answer questions about their skills and experiences, creating a profile that enables them to be matched to those with complementary knowledge to enable mutual support and learning.<ref>{{cite web|author1=White House Office of the Press Secretary|authorlink1=White House Office of the Press Secretary|title=FACT SHEET: Administration Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Challenge.gov with Launch of More than 20 New Public- and Private-Sector Prizes|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/10/07/fact-sheet-administration-celebrates-five-year-anniversary-challengegov|website=[[WhiteHouse.gov]]|accessdate=29 February 2016|date=7 October 2015}}</ref> |
The GovLab and MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance have developed and launched the Network of Innovators (NoI); an expert skill-sharing network for government & civic innovators. NoI makes searchable the know-how of innovators on topics ranging from opening up data, developing prize-backed challenges and use of crowdsourcing for public good. Platform users answer questions about their skills and experiences, creating a profile that enables them to be matched to those with complementary knowledge to enable mutual support and learning.<ref>{{cite web|author1=White House Office of the Press Secretary|authorlink1=White House Office of the Press Secretary|title=FACT SHEET: Administration Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Challenge.gov with Launch of More than 20 New Public- and Private-Sector Prizes|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/10/07/fact-sheet-administration-celebrates-five-year-anniversary-challengegov|website=[[WhiteHouse.gov]]|accessdate=29 February 2016|date=7 October 2015}}</ref> |
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=== HHS Profiles === |
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The GovLab and its MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance work with the United States Food and Drug Administration in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve and speed the review of medical devices. The project – HHS Profiles – tests the effectiveness of technology (Harvard Catalyst Profiles) to target opportunities to participate in the regulatory review of medical devices to those with expert knowledge of the device in question. The project is funded by the General Services Administration through The Great Pitch investment contest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gcn.com/articles/2016/03/09/hhs-profiles.aspx|title=How the FDA aims to speed review of medical devices -- GCN|website=gcn.com|access-date=2016-03-28}}</ref> |
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=== Open Data === |
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The GovLab studies the real-world impacts of open data across across a number of initiatives. |
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====== Open Data 500 ====== |
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The Open Data 500 study is the first index of US companies using open government data as an key business resource to generate business and develop products. It consists of a list of more than 500 companies that include “data-focused startups” and large web companies like Apple, Google and Yahoo and others like IBM and Bain. The study project aspires to “identify, describe, and analyze” these companies in order to better understand how open data can better serve companies. As part of the study, the GovLab convened a series of Open Data Roundtable events to directly connect business leaders and entrepreneurs with government officials in order to maximize the value of open data for the public. |
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====== Open Data's Impact ====== |
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Working with Omidyar Network, the GovLab studied how open data is creating a number of real-world impacts around the world. The study examines cases where the accessibility of data is helping to improve government, empower citizens, create economic opportunity and solve public problems. They stretch across sectors, including health, education, philanthropy and politics and elections. |
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====== Open Data Era in Health and Social Care ====== |
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The GovLab also partnered with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) to create an open data blueprint for the NHS. The report examines the open data activities of the NHS to date, and provides guidance on next steps for the agency as it looks to improve patient care through making its non-personally identifiable data more accessible. |
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The GovLab is an action research center based at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering.[1] It designs more open, effective and networked institutions to improve the quality of people's lives.[2] Through extended, multidisciplinary investigation, the GovLab helps institutions work more openly and collaboratively by harnessing the power of the crowd in problem solving and incorporating the latest practices and innovations in data and technology.[3] Much of the GovLab’s work involves connecting government to expertise outside government, including among the citizenry and in the private sector.[4] It was founded by Beth Simone Noveck and Stefaan Verhulst in 2012. [5][6]
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| Formation | 2012 (12 years ago) |
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| Type | Academic |
| Purpose | Innovation |
| Headquarters | 2 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, 11201, US |
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| Website | The GovLab Official Website |
Projects
MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance
The GovLab chairs the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance a collaborative group of interdisciplinary experts, in fields like computer science, management science, social psychology and law, that studies data-driven and collaboration-based methods to enhance decision-making in the public interest.[7][8]
Network of Innovators
The GovLab and MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance have developed and launched the Network of Innovators (NoI); an expert skill-sharing network for government & civic innovators. NoI makes searchable the know-how of innovators on topics ranging from opening up data, developing prize-backed challenges and use of crowdsourcing for public good. Platform users answer questions about their skills and experiences, creating a profile that enables them to be matched to those with complementary knowledge to enable mutual support and learning.[9]
HHS Profiles
The GovLab and its MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance work with the United States Food and Drug Administration in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve and speed the review of medical devices. The project – HHS Profiles – tests the effectiveness of technology (Harvard Catalyst Profiles) to target opportunities to participate in the regulatory review of medical devices to those with expert knowledge of the device in question. The project is funded by the General Services Administration through The Great Pitch investment contest.[10]
Open Data
The GovLab studies the real-world impacts of open data across across a number of initiatives.
Open Data 500
The Open Data 500 study is the first index of US companies using open government data as an key business resource to generate business and develop products. It consists of a list of more than 500 companies that include “data-focused startups” and large web companies like Apple, Google and Yahoo and others like IBM and Bain. The study project aspires to “identify, describe, and analyze” these companies in order to better understand how open data can better serve companies. As part of the study, the GovLab convened a series of Open Data Roundtable events to directly connect business leaders and entrepreneurs with government officials in order to maximize the value of open data for the public.
Open Data's Impact
Working with Omidyar Network, the GovLab studied how open data is creating a number of real-world impacts around the world. The study examines cases where the accessibility of data is helping to improve government, empower citizens, create economic opportunity and solve public problems. They stretch across sectors, including health, education, philanthropy and politics and elections.
Open Data Era in Health and Social Care
The GovLab also partnered with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) to create an open data blueprint for the NHS. The report examines the open data activities of the NHS to date, and provides guidance on next steps for the agency as it looks to improve patient care through making its non-personally identifiable data more accessible.
References
- ^ "Press Releases | New Delhi, India - Embassy of the United States". newdelhi.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "The People's Roadmap to a Digital New York City | BetaNYC". nycroadmap.us. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ Kreiss, Daniel (2015-07-01). "The Problem of Citizens: E-Democracy for Actually Existing Democracy". Social Media + Society. 1 (2): 2056305115616151. doi:10.1177/2056305115616151. ISSN 2056-3051.
- ^ "Putting Government Data to Work: A New Report From The GovLab Outlines Private Sector Recommendations for Improving Commerce Department Data Management". Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Twitter Chair Jack Dorsey and UN Representative Samantha Power to Speak at NDI 30th Anniversary Democracy Dinner Honoring Civic Innovators | NDI". www.ndi.org. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ Verhulst, Stefaan. "Stefaan Verhulst". World Bank Blogs. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ Hickey, Kathleen (2 April 2014). "Public interest labs to test open governance solutions". gcn.com. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "FACT SHEET: Administration Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Challenge.gov with Launch of More than 20 New Public- and Private-Sector Prizes". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ White House Office of the Press Secretary (7 October 2015). "FACT SHEET: Administration Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Challenge.gov with Launch of More than 20 New Public- and Private-Sector Prizes". WhiteHouse.gov. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "How the FDA aims to speed review of medical devices -- GCN". gcn.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.