The GovLab

The GovLab is an operations research center based at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. It was founded by Beth Simone Noveck and Stefaan Verhulst in 2012 with the goal of providing solutions that improve the ability of institutions to work more openly and efficiently through the usage of modern technologies including blockchains. The GovLab is the chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Opening Governance. In late 2018, GovLab announced the launch of The GovLab Madrid, an urban innovation laboratory created in collaboration with the City Council of Madrid.[1]

For Deloitte Consulting's think tank, see GovLab.
The GovLab
Formation2012 (11 years ago)
TypeAcademic
PurposeInnovation
Headquarters2 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, 11201, US
Location
Founders
Beth Simone Noveck & Stefaan Verhulst
WebsiteThe GovLab Official Website

Summary of Projects

Much of The GovLab’s work involves using technology to connect governments to expertise outside those governments, including among the citizenry and in the private sector.[2] Some of the GovLab’s areas of focus are:

  • Open Data
  • Open government
  • Coaching & Mentorship via The GovLab Academy[3]

The World Bank and GovLab study the impact of open government in collaboration with partners such as Global Integrity, Results for Development Institute and the Open Government Partnership.[4]

More information can be found in the projects section of The GovLab's website.

Media Recognition

Modern Healthcare Magazine described The GovLab's research work with NHS England, describing the outcomes of the work as increasing "the use of data to produce greater accountability within healthcare organizations, enable consumers to make better-informed choices when selecting providers, improve treatment outcomes, increase patient satisfaction and efficiency, and spur innovation and economic growth."[5]

References
  1. "Madrid, first European headquarters of 'The GovLab'". Interempresas Smart Cities. Interempresas. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  2. "Putting Government Data to Work: A New Report From The GovLab Outlines Private Sector Recommendations for Improving Commerce Department Data Management". Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  3. "Working on a civic tech project? Apply to GovLab's 'coaching programs' for help - Technical.ly Brooklyn". Technical.ly Brooklyn. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  4. "Launch of the Research Consortium on the Impact of Open Government". The World Bank website. The World Bank. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
  5. Conn, Joseph (4 October 2010). "NYU researchers look to value of open data in healthcare". modernhealthcare.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
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