GovScape is more than a re-boot of the successful Gov20 Radio. It is an open, collaborative initiative to build on the international network of supporters and contributors in ways that will encourage more localised content contribution while broadening participation across borders. Program building blocks We’ll be focusing on: Social knowledge channels Content curation (via contributing experts, practitioners and partners) Social communication streams Podcasting and other interview channels Strategic engagement 1: broad outreach Advisory networks Localised jurisdiction-focused linkages Widely accessible outreach via email bulletins Strategic engagement 2: deep dives Thematic cross-jurisdiction focus topic sessions Public sector/innovator network alliances Alliances on knowledge-gathering trends and methodologies Alliances on knowledge-sharing and social communication trends and channels Alliances on public-purpose digital technology trends and opportunities Knowledge momentum Social snapshots on topical themes Strategic alliances with knowledge channel convenors and custodians Teaching ’social knowledge reporting’ Tools for online learning The GovScape pilot: A strategic approach The GovScape pilot is aiming to build collective capacity which may be shared among contributors and participants. In continuing our ramp-up towards a leadership circle as well as a network of local supporting contributors, this capacity includes: Coordinating an international cross-jurisdiction multi-culture advisory network Eliciting high level thought leadership and experience Mapping the public sphere landscape Taking ‘social snapshots’ to identify needs and priorities Convening online comment and exchange Mobilising participation Enabling local meet-ups Amplifying ground-level experience Providing feedback loops Developing social reporting skills and networks Drawing together a resource base to support areas of need and inequity Contributing to major multilateral programs (such as the OGP, WSIS and MDGs) by providing aggregated thinking, access to diverse local networks and social communication logistics. Supporting networked open initiatives that cultivate open government, public purpose co-innovation and public sector transformation. Specific examples include: Evolving Gov20 Radio GovCamps program Special coverage of conferences and other knowledge events
