Politicians, policy makers and public servants have never faced a situation like this. They immediately need policies that really work. Best practices can serve as an inspiration, a starting point and a proof of concept.
Virtual court hearings during Covid-19
To replace in-person court hearings during the coronavirus crisis, video conferencing allows involved parties to go through with court proceedings.
A one-stop-shop for technological Covid-19 solutions
Two non-profits in Israel have set up a website to empower a country’s tech community with opportunities for collaborations and new ventures,
Hackathon for tackling current challenges
To tackle current challenges the Estonian government decided to ask young programmers for their support and organized a hackathon. When tackling new challenges in a crisis, innovative ideas are quickly needed. Especially dealing with Covid-19
Free temporary bike sharing
The bike-sharing system in Berlin can be used for free for the first 30 minutes to make it more easily accessible.
Creative solutions to kickstart local tourism
Lithuania’s capital Vilnius turns into a different country every summer weekend to provide residents and tourists with a variety of holiday experiences without leaving the city.
Virtual town hall meetings
The Mayor of Oakland is holding virtual town hall meetings to answer questions and to inform residents about the Covid-19 situation.
Free online workshop on how to design digital services during Covid-19
Apolitical is offering a workshop teaching civil servants and policy a method that solves problems through designing, prototyping, and testing ideas with users.
Virtual assistants answer citizens’ pressing questions related to Covid-19
The government of Panama developed two virtual assistants named Rosa and Paco. Both help citizens by answering questions about health and security matters during the coronavirus crisis.
Identifying and solving the most pressing legal challenges after the pandemic
The FT Innovative Lawyers Global Legal Hackathon was launched to identify and create new products and services that address the most pressing legal challenges post-Covid-19.
Policy responses to Covid-19
Key economic responses taken by governments to limit the impact of the coronacrisis are tracked for the benefit of all.
Participatory document for re-opening strategy
The city of Milan invites its citizens to contribute their ideas to the re-opening strategy for the city.
Collective responses to global health emergencies
A platform invites local and regional governments of all sizes to share their initiatives tackling Covid-19 and other health emergencies.