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Defining civic tech
Over the past few days, I’ve been thinking about Omidyar Network’s recent report, “Engines of Change,” and the need to better label and define the movement happening around civics and government with respect to technology.
FAA seeks chief data officer
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking for a chief data officer. Salary is $124,900 to $175,700. Application deadline is July 12.
City enthusiasts, innovators: Register for BRIDGE SF
San Francisco Bay Area city enthusiasts and innovators can now register for BRIDGE SF, “a collaboration of public, private, non-profit, and academic institutions coming together to challenge assumptions, develop skills, share best practices, and build partnerships that drive innovation for a better tomorrow.”
GAO needs a better digital strategy. Here's how 18F and USDS can help.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report on the fiscal and administrative state of 18F and the U.S. Digital Service, both established to make federal government websites work better for users, and it appears the agency could use some help from the two on its own site, gao.gov.
Omidyar releases civic tech report, specific calls to action
Omidyar Network has released “Engines of Change,” a report on the state of civic technology in the context of 21st century social movements that includes specific calls to action for organizations, governments, cities, practitioners, startups and investors that can help grow and sustain its impact.
Now reading: 'Delivering on Digital'
I’m reading Bill Eggers’ new book, "Delivering on Digital: The Innovators and Technologies That Are Transforming Government," and wanted to share that it’s now available for purchase.