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.
The Shop Tester – Testeur de Commerce
Dedicated test location: a commercial area designed to allow experimenting with new business concepts.
The Skill Mill Tallinn
Tallinn adopts Newcastle’s best practice Skill Mill model, connecting unemployed youth with local stakeholders.
Torino City Lab
A series of innovation labs in Turin focus on innovative solutions for problem-solving and improving the quality of life in an urban setting.
Villeurbanne At Heart
Structural changes and new methods of organising sponsorship and funding are implemented in within a system that connects local businesses with non-profit organisations and sports clubs.
Virtual Power Plant as a Local Joint Venture
As part of the energy transition towards fossil fuel free production, municipalities join up to create a local power supply company that allows the gradual move to generating and distributing renewable energy in the region.
Waterford Greenway
A hiking trail built along a disused railway line from Waterford to Dungarvan encourages new tourism in Ireland.
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.
