Best Practice in Politics
We curate exemplary political work that successfully tackles today’s most pressing issues. This platform is a hub of tried and tested best practices in politics.
KOLO: ONE OF THE FIRST PERMANENT REUSE CENTRES IN SLOVAKIA
Citizens can bring items to KOLO for reuse, that would have otherwise been thrown away, to prevent waste and support the circular economy.
Košice 2.0 – Unleashing the Future of Urban Living
Košice 2.0 tangibly improves city life by smartly integrating data, setting new standards in urban progress and showcasing the synergy of technology and community in the digital age.
La Compañía (The Company)
The Company is a network of senior volunteers who provide digital mediation for individuals over 65 years of age.
La Noche es Joven (The Night is Young)
La Noche es Joven (The Night is Young) is a programme initiated by the City Council of Santander that opens its facilities to the youth of the city at night, on weekends, to offer a series of different activities.
Let’s Think Up Lublin Together: creating the participatory intelligence Lublin 2030 Strategy
In a complex process, carried out between 2019 and 2022, a widely accepted vision for Lublin in 2030 was agreed upon with a strategy for the development of Lublin.
Life Mentorship Programme
The Life Mentorship Programme sees socially excluded people paired with mentors for a year, to help them reintegrate into normal life.
Lyon Metro: an occupancy warning system pilot
Real-time occupancy indicators help make using the metro more fluid, avoiding delays during rush hour, and makes the trip more pleasant and less stressful.
Madrid Innovation Lab
Madrid City Council launching the Madrid Innovation Lab to bring knowledge of new technologies to citizens and small companies and create a robust ecosystem around them.
Mapping Roads with AI-Cameras in Garbage Trucks
Helsingborg uses AI technology to address road maintenance by attaching cameras to garbage trucks.
Mayority
Children learn about democracy through the game “Mayority”, in which players take on the role of a Mayor.
Mini.Stadt 2025 Strategy
The Mini.Stadt participation strategy has led Lichtensteig to become an innovative, modern, and cosmopolitan place, in the middle of rural and mostly conservative surroundings.
Next Generation Academy (Academia Próxima Geração)
The Next Generation Academy is a non-partisan political leadership incubator which aims to sustain the renewal of political candidates across all political parties and boost the quality of Portuguese democracy.
The Winners
of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024
DEC112 – Digital Emergency Communication 112
In 2019, DEC112 was launched to provide an alternative to speech-based emergency communication by implementing a text-based service.
Foodcard: dignified state food aid for people in need
The Foodcard is an innovative solution which gives people the freedom and dignity to choose what food and necessities to buy, and from where.
Citizens of Ankara: Re-Assemble!
This innovative Citizens’ Assembly fosters trust and engagement among citizens and local stakeholders, building a more resilient and cohesive social and political landscape across the City of Ankara.
