Innovators for Change

Innovators for Change
Welcome! We’re interested in learning more about your experiences as a governance innovator, in hopes of cultivating a community to showcase ideas, increase visibility and access to stakeholders, and promote the exchange of knowledge across regions and sectors. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts below.

A governance innovator is someone who is agitating, creating new approaches, and/r organizing to improve how public institutions or systems are working in their communities and beyond. They challenge the status quo and form creative solutions to address complex social, political, and economic problems.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Location*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What type of organization are you currently or have you previously been associated with or worked for?*

GovernmentNon-profit/non-governmental organizationGrassroots or community-led organizatoinPhilanthropy / Donor organizationPrivate SectorUniversity, think tank or research/other academic institutionsInternational organization or initiativeIndependent/ self-employedOther
Age*

Under 1818-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465 and above
Gender*

FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to sayOther (Please Specify)
If you answered other, please specify here:
Describe an idea or initiative that you are part of that aims to solve a governance or service-delivery issue in a creative way. Include links, if available.*

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What specific problem does this idea/initiative address? Who does it affect? *

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What was the motivation behind this? Why is it important in your community or region? *

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What phase is it currently in?*

There’s an idea, but more support and resources are needed to fully develop itThe solution has been tested a few times, but it needs more workThe solution is fully implemented and I’m making some improvementsI am busy expanding my idea to other regions or areas of work
What are the main challenges to progress? Select up to 3*

Lack of fundingLimited support from government or institutionsResistance to changePolitical or regulatory barriersDifficulty engaging community members or lack of interestCultural barriers (language, childcare, etc)Weak systems and/or administrative barriers at my organizationLack of knowledge or expertiseSafety concernsLimited access to networks of influenceOther (please specify)
[OPTIONAL] Which partnerships or collaborations have been most beneficial so far?

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[OPTIONAL] Who do you think should play the biggest role in driving the idea/initiative you’re involved in?

Citizens/residentsCivil society organizations/ ActivistsPolitical leadersLocal government or public institutionsPrivate sector or businessesOther (Please Specify)
What impact has the idea/initiative had so far? *

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What kind of support would help advance this idea/initiative further?*

Technical expertise or mentorshipPolicy advocacy or regulatory assistancePlatforms to share your innovationAdditional communications supportOpportunities for collaboration or partnershipsAccess to networks of influenceFinancial support and grantsTechnical expertise or mentorshipOther (Please Specify)
Can we reach out to you to discuss your idea/initiative further? If so, please provide your email address.

Yes, I am interested in being contacted (please provide email below)No, I’m not interested in being contacted.
Email
example@example.com
[OPTIONAL] Is there anything else you would like to tell us with regard to how to support or promote innovation or new approaches in governance? Or a governance innovator or approach you would like to recommend?
Please verify that you are human*
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