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.
Prevention of Child and Youth Conflict Program
This community-based initiative in Villaverde is helping children and young people avoid gang involvement through early education, targeted support, and long-term reintegration strategies.
Project DENN – Trustworthy News, Powered by Citizens
Project DENN combats misinformation and strengthens journalism by enabling citizens to create and share verifiable content through a blockchain-based mobile platform.
Public Nurseries as Ambassadors of Food Waste Prevention
In Halandri, toddlers become food-saving ambassadors through storytelling, performance, and a nursery-wide movement to fight food waste and promote sustainability.
Puntos Vuela: Bridging the Digital Divide in Andalusia’s Rural Communities
The Puntos Vuela network bridges the digital divide in rural Andalusia, empowering communities with free digital skills training and access to technology for social and economic development.
RE-USE Charity Shop
The RE-USE charity shop in Hradec Králové reduces waste by selling refurbished items and uses the proceeds to fund urban greenery projects.
Recipe for Wellness – Connecting Health Centres and Civic Spaces for Community Well-Being in Vitoria-Gasteiz
This project connects health centres with Civic Centres to promote holistic well-being through personalised activity prescriptions.
Rock the Block: Integrated Participatory Roadmaps for Affordable Co-Living
Rock the Block redefines affordable housing by transforming Athens’ iconic ‘Polykatoikia’ buildings into sustainable, community-driven living spaces.
Rural ATMs: Financial Inclusion in Rural Guadalajara
Bringing banking where it’s needed most, this project empowers remote communities with smart ATMs that restore access, dignity, and opportunity.
Rybnik: From Coal to Hydrogen – A Just Energy Transition
Rybnik is transforming from one of Europe’s most polluted coal-dependent cities into a clean energy leader through hydrogen technology and community-driven emissions reductions.
Schlaraffenband – The Edible City Trail Project
The Schlaraffenband Ruhr is transforming the Ruhr’s cycle paths into vibrant edible landscapes that nourish both body and community.
School Gardens for Learning, Healing, and Community Resilience
Rybnik’s school gardening programme uses hands-on environmental education to support Ukrainian refugee children, promote sustainability, and foster community cohesion.
School Participatory Budget in Krakow
The School Participatory Budget in Krakow empowers students to make real decisions about their school environment through a structured, democratic process.
The Winners
of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024
B-MINCOME: guaranteed minimum income & active social policies in deprived urban areas
B-MINCOME effectively improves the well-being of families in socially excluded and deprived areas by combining minimum income guarantees with inclusion policies.
Condominium E-Voting – Successful E-Democracy
Condominium E-Voting allows residents to communicate their housing issues in a quick, easy, and safe manner, enhancing their engagement in the decision-making process and improving the efficiency of services.
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.
