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OAS Announces Winners of the Inter-American Award on Innovation in Effective Public Management–2022

OAS Announces Winners of the Inter-American Award on Innovation in Effective Public Management – 2022

The Organization of American States (OAS) announces Winners and Special Recognitions of the X Edition of the “Inter-American Award on Innovation in Effective Public Management 2022,” which aims to recognize, identify and promote innovations in public management that are being implemented within the region to contribute to the strengthening of transparency, citizen participation, effectiveness, and inclusion in public institutions.

During this X Edition, 48 Innovative Experiences were received from nine OAS member states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic.

The Final Results are as follows (See Final Results-2022):

Category: Open Government

Winner:

“BA Obras Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Special Recognitions:

“Escuela de Proveedores” of the District of Science, Innovation and Technology of Medellin, Colombia.

“Automatización de trámites y servicios del Registro Inmobiliario en República Dominicana” of the Real Estate Registry (Judicial Branch).

Category: Smart Government

Winner:

“Autenticación Ciudadana Argentina” of the National Directorate of State Digital Integration and Processing (DNIYTDE), of the Chief of Cabinet of Ministers (JGM),Argentina.

Special Recognition:

“Innovación a nivel mundial con Blockchain en los Catálogos Electrónicos de PERÚ COMPRAS”of the Central de Compras Públicas - PERÚ COMPRAS.

Category: Use of Evidence from the Behavioral Sciences

Winner:

“Como aumentar o pagamento de impostos em atraso? Dívidas do imposto predial e territorial urbano (IPTU) parcelado” of the Secretaria Municipal de Inovação e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Brazil.

Special Recognition:

“Senda de Integridad” of the General Secretariat of the Mayor's Office of Bogota, Colombia.

Category: Promoting a Gender Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights Approach

Winner:

“Plan de Desarrollo Policial con Perspectiva de Género” of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City.

Special Recognition:

“Concursos Exclusivos para Mujeres en la Administración Pública Federal” of the Ministry of Public Function, Mexico.

Category: Social Inclusion

Winner:

“Rosario Emprende” of the Municipality of Rosario, Argentina.

Special Recognition:

“Ser Capaz en Casa” of the Mayor's Office Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellin, Colombia.

The members of the Jury were:

• Claudia Gonzalez, Specialist of the Department of Social Inclusion (DSI/OAS).
• Hilary Anderson, Specialist of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM/OAS).
• Luciano Andrenacci, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and Government of the Universidad Nacional de San Martín (Buenos Aires), and Academic Coordinator of the Human Development Program at FLACSO Argentina.
• Marta Garnelo, Principal Advisor at Behavioral Insights Team (BIT).
• Ricardo Garcia Vegas, Academic Coordinator of Goberna Experiencia at the Instituto Universitario de Investigación Ortega y Gasset in Spain.
• Yacsire Cutler, Independent Expert on Projects.

Reference: E-077/22