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.

Sustainability Street by Street (The Hague)
A system in the Hague supports neighbourhood sustainability projects, by providing financial support and advise.

The Bank of Recycling
A recycling system in Latronico grants citizens reimbursements to spend in local shops.

The First Hybrid Bus Line in Scandinavia
A silent and sustainable public transport system in Sweden, along the pioneer bus line 755, features a wireless busstop charging system.

The FreiburgCup
A system in Freiburg aims to eliminate single-use coffee cups through the introduction of a reusable cup, accepted town-wide.

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.

WAFF Education Account
Subsidised education and training courses, with the help of a personal advisor, enable Viennese to secure a fulfilling working life.

Waltham Forest Servicestore
An underfunded London borough uses an online store to sell services and generate revenue for public services that were in danger of being halted.

Waterford Greenway
A hiking trail built along a disused railway line from Waterford to Dungarvan encourages new tourism in Ireland.

Youth Empowerment: the voice of young people represented and executed in local government
Weekly, organised meetings in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, give young people a voice, and let them discuss and bring ideas to the local Municipality.

Youth in Łódź
A programme of scholarships, training, and competitions encourages students to come study in the the City of Łódź, Poland, and stay for a lifetime career.
The Winners
of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024

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.

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.

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.