Challenges of Government Conference 2014: Flourishing Cities

Innovating governance: Smarter technologies for better policies?

Many people are turning to new technologies as the providers of solutions for governance challenges. It seems to offer the magic key to delivering more – and more effectively – for less. But how far has modern technology changed the possibilities and responsibilities of governance? And what have we yet to learn for truly innovating governance?

Chaired by Ngaire Woods, Dean, Blavatnik School of Government

• Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive Officer, Nesta