Breakout Session 2: Partnering for Innovation

11h30 – 13h00

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Public sector innovation rarely happens in isolation but draws on the ideas, experiences and resources of actors beyond the public sector. This session will discuss examples of the public sector partnering with different actors from the public sector, civil society and the private sector, identifying the challenges and benefits it can bring.

Moderator: Ms. Katju Holkeri, Head of Public Governance Unit, Ministry of Finance, Finland

Discussants:

• Mr. Kieron Boyle, Head of Social Investment & Finance, Government Innovation Group, Cabinet Office, United Kingdom
• Mr. Rafael Cervone, Vice President of CIESP (Center of the Industries of the State of São Paulo), Brazil
• Mr. Francesca Moccia, Deputy Secretary General, Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
• Mr. Peter Simeoni, Assistant Deputy Minister, Citizen Service Branch, Service Canada, Canada