Open Government Innovation Insights

Sep 5, 2024

Global Symposium on Open Government Notes

Introduction

  • Host: Eugene Lee, Deputy Director of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
  • Theme: Open Government Innovation, advancing partnership and co-creation for problem solving.

Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister E Yung

  • Challenges faced by future generations: population decline, shrinking cities, climate change.
  • Importance of:
    • Government transparency
    • Partnerships with civil society, academia, and youth
    • Cross-border collaboration
  • Open government values: transparency, integrity, accountability, stakeholder engagement.

Remarks by Mary Beth Goodman, Deputy Secretary General of OECD

  • Importance of the open government movement and Korea's leadership.
  • OECD trust survey: 44% of respondents have low or no trust in their national government, indicating a need for improvement.
  • Call for innovative tools for better citizen engagement and participation.

Panel Discussion Introduction by Aurore Rivera

  • Focus on public sector innovation.
  • Panelists:
    • Angela, OECD
    • Yong Moon, Korea Ministry of Interior and Safety
    • Dini, Indonesia
    • Lazaro, Spain

Discussion Points:

  1. Definition of Public Sector Innovation (Angela)
    • Novelty to the context, implementation in the real world, impact on public value.
  2. System Thinking (Angela)
    • Holistic approaches to complex challenges (e.g., Mission-oriented Innovation).
  3. Korea's Administrative Framework (Yong Moon)
    • Laws promoting public participation: Administrative Procedure Act, Presidential Decree on Innovation.
    • Importance of implementing and monitoring regulations.
  4. Indonesia's Open Data Initiative (Dini)
    • Emphasis on data unification and accessibility (Satu Data Indonesia).
    • Collaboration between local and national governments.
  5. Spain's Simplification Covenants (Lazaro)
    • Engaging with vulnerable populations through tailored strategies.
    • Focus on public feedback and participation.

Key Challenges and Opportunities

  • Challenges:
    • Political trust issues.
    • Engaging underrepresented groups.
    • Balancing top-down and bottom-up approaches.
  • Opportunities:
    • Leveraging technology for citizen engagement.
    • Using data to improve policy making.
    • Building collaborative platforms across sectors.

Emerging Themes

  • Trust in Government: Recognized as essential for effective governance.
  • Public Participation: Need for innovative tools to enhance citizen engagement.
  • Collaboration Across Borders: Learning from each other’s experiences to address global challenges.

Closing Remarks

  • Importance of ongoing discussions and collaborations to improve open government practices.
  • Emphasis on the role of youth and civil society in shaping future governance.
  • Encouragement to continue sharing knowledge and experiences.