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Public Engagement - Innovative Capacity Framework
Description
How can governments build innovative capacity to improve public outcomes and ultimately improve the lives of all within society? The OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation is developing an Innovative Capacity Framework (the Framework) which aims to help governments understand the aspects which influence the capacity of the public sector to use innovation to achieve public outcomes. This public engagement aims to get your perspectives on this framework to ensure it is practical, comprehensive and helpful.
Why are we developing this framework?
- Integrating innovation into the core of the public sector is a formidable task and an ongoing learning journey for many countries.
- Countries and governments are facing more complex challenges that require new and innovative approaches to meet the changing demands of society.
- The fluid nature of the public policy environment, shaped by global and domestic drivers, creates a moving target for innovation requirements.
- Improved innovation capacity will help governments build more robust/sustainable solutions and be able to adapt quicker to changing environments.
The Framework builds on previous OECD innovation and public governing frameworks and models, while recognising that innovation does not occur in a vacuum – it needs to be embedded as part of the overall public governing system (including in people management, regulatory frameworks, budgeting etc).
To help countries understand and apply the Framework, we have developed a working paper which explores foundational frameworks and methodologies connected to innovation in the public sector, key factors to consider when developing and supporting innovative capacity and the underlying rationale and necessity for innovation across public sector systems.
The Framework is intended to be contextualised and tailored to the system or purpose of interest. While many governments are looking for practical frameworks to assist them in increasing their organisational innovative capacity, or the capacity of central public administration, it is also relevant to consider improving various policy domain systems. All public domain systems (for example, health, education, migration etc) have the potential to create more value if their innovative capacity is clarified and strengthened, and as such the Framework can be adapted to apply to such systems. The types of data, and level of focus may shift depending on what is being examined.
We want to hear from you!
We are looking for input on the Framework and working paper to ensure it:
- Is sensible for civil servants and leadership within the public sector.
- Includes the key factors that could influence the innovation capacity of the public sector.
- Is a helpful, practical and comprehensive tool for countries who seek to understand how to support innovation capacity in their public sectors.
To participate in the consultation:
- Register an account.
- Access the draft paper at the bottom of this page.
- Add comments and view other comments on the drat page.
- Submit your comments by 2 February 2022.
Given the dearth of employees at present coupled with the shifts in demographics this is a massive challenge. What we have found in our research is that the decrease in top-down governance corresponds well with increased feelings of inclusion and motivation. Our research points to the fact that increased slack is necessary in lower layers of the organization in order to facilitate innovation and increase motivation. There are interesting papers coming out on this now, such as papers looking into the link between agility and innovation performance. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2021.104423