1. Improving Society
How Open Government Can Lead to Positive Results
Presented at Singapore GovCamp
January 19, 2011
#SGGovCamp
Barry Libert, Mzinga Rodrigo Becerra, Microsoft
barry@mzinga.com rbecerra@microsoft.com
8. Definition of an Open Nation
• Open (adjective): To render accessible to
knowledge, enlightenment, fulfillment
• Nation (noun): A community of persons not
constituting a state but bound by common
interests and passions
9. Co-Creation
Connection
Collaborative Technology
• High mobile and internet penetration • Leverage web 2.0 and social media
• Govt as a platform for innovation • Create other technologies and framworks
• Citizens as center of co-creation and growth • Provide a environment for citizen engagement
10. 3 Steps for Success
1. People: Start the conversation
2. Process: Run citizen-centric pilot programs
3. Technology: Use Web 2.0 technologies
16. Benefits
• Develops public confidence in government
• Improves the quality of public debate
• Builds public participation and buy-in
• Provides new insights and perspectives
17. Building a Community
View Video at this Link: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement.html