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.
Open Gdansk
An open data website fosters trust between the city and its inhabitants, making its expenses and other assets transparent.
Paris’ Participatory Budget
Citizens vote for projects proposed by other citizens, making the city more collaborative, with a total of 100 million EUR allocated to this initiative each year.
Parliament & Citizens
Using the power of collective intelligence, this association seeks input from ordinary citizens to collaborate with MPs on drafting bills.
Physical, Mental, and Social Support for Women who have been Victims of Violence
A multidisciplinary support centre provides comprehensive care for female victims of violence, backed by technical innovation, carers, lawyers, and psychologists.
Pilot Project to Develop Apprentices’ Long-Term Mobility within Europe
A framework supported by the European Commission facilitates apprenticeships across borders, letting young people in vocational training catch up with university students in terms of international experiences.
Plus Belles Nos Vies
Citizens, collaborating on grassroots projects on a digital platform, strive to improve their community life.
Plymouth 1000 Club
This collaborative platform fosters efficient connections between employers and the young in Plymouth, delivering thousands of job opportunities at a low cost.
R-URBAN – Ecological Transition Movement involving Citizens in Civic Resilience Networks
This initiative looks to strengthen urban adaptability to climate change, build social resilience, create new green jobs, and connect municipalities with a hands-on attitude.
Res Exposures Prepared by the Children of Sevlievo
School competitions are making up for the disadvantages of children in rural areas and upgrade the educational content in various subjects.
Revegetating License – Permis de Végétaliser
The City of Paris wants to become greener and hands out licences to those who apply, allowing them to garden in public spaces.
Robin Hood Energy – Nottingham
A council-owned utility firm combats disproportionate energy pricing in the private sector with renewable sources at an affordable price.
Salford Credit Union
Financial exclusion is countered by a supportive credit union in Salford, offering an alternative to banks and loan sharks.
The Winners
of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024
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.
SeaProtectorOne, Aarhus
The SeaProtectorOne robot is installed at the river mouth in Aarhus, where the river flows into the harbour, removing rubbish before it enters the sea.
Lithuania’s Testbed Programme for EdTech Startups
The Testbed Programme is a practical way for schools and creators to test the latest educational technologies in a real learning environment.
