Plenary Session: Driving innovation: the role of innovation strategies

9h30 – 11h00

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Innovation happens at all levels of government. However, the the innovativeness of public sector organisations still varies widely across EU and OECD countries. Some organisations have inscribed innovation in their DNA, while others are struggling to break away from traditional models and ways of operating. The capacity of government to innovate is shaped by many elements, from how staff are recruited and trained to the incentives and values within the public administration. Does having a strategy for innovation that encompasses these elements improve the conditions and drivers for innovation? At what level (organisation, sector, level of government, whole of government) have strategies proven most effective? And what factors enable the vision to be realised?
During this fireside chat, senior leaders will reflect on their country experiences in fostering innovation, sharing personal insights and advice for other government leaders.

Moderator: Mr. Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive, Nesta

• Ms. Laure de la Bretèche, Secrétaire générale pour la modernisation de l’action publique (SGMAP), Premier ministre, France
• Mr. Roger Scott-Douglas, Assistant Secretary, Priorities and Planning, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Canada
• Mr. Magnus Enzell, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications, Sweden
• Mr. Margus Sarapuu, Government Strategy Director, Estonia