Falling revenues make it impossible to address increasingly complex public problems, and looming national crises in infrastructure, pensions, and healthcare will exacerbate the situation. This website, an ongoing initiative of Professor Stephen Goldsmith, provides network solutions for a city, state, or region.
Massachusetts is an Epicenter of Volunteering: Steve Goldsmith and Alan Solomont's Boston Globe Op-Ed Elaborates
With Newt Gingrich, Steve Goldsmith recently spoke about Rethinking America's Budget Process. At this AEI sponsored-session, they addressed how to improve federal, state, and local government budget proceeses.
The Boston Globe spotlights Steve Goldsmith's “Better, Faster, Cheaper’’ website. Highlighting the best innovations from across the public sector, the site gives state and local officials solutions for combatting bloat in government.
Stephen Goldsmith introduces innovations that are transforming communities nationwide, and President Obama offers remarks. Watch on CSPAN»
President Obama calls on foundations, philanthropists, and the private sector to invest in community solutions.
June 30, 2009: President Obama highlights innovative non-profits programs that are making a difference in communities across the country. Read the event's press release»
Stephen Goldsmith is quoted in a BusinessWeek article that highlights the Ash Institute’s Innovations in American Government Awards Program.
Goldsmith comments on government inefficiency in the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s analysis of government agencies in Ohio. Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 10, 2009
The Ash Institute and Deloitte Research have published a new book, The Public Innovator's Playbook: Nurturing Bold Ideas in Government, co-authored by Bill Eggers and Shalabh Singh. Foreword by Stephen Goldsmith. April 7, 2009.
Stephen Goldsmith examines how Anaheim's Mayor Curt Pringle found a unique way to reap the benefits of competition to improve city services. America's Innovative Leaders, Governing.com, April 6, 2009.
Watch Goldsmith discuss his new book, Unlocking the Power of Networks: Keys to High-Performance Government, in a Harvard Kennedy School Virtual Book Tour. March 16, 2009.
Goldsmith examines how Mayor Curtatone successfully transformed Somerville, Massachusetts, by budgeting for performance. America's Innovative Leaders, Governing.com, March 9, 2009.
Shelley Metzenbaum writes that while oversight of stimulus spending is important, intergovernmental intelligence is just as critical. Management Insights. Governing.com. April 22, 2009.
Feather O'Connor Houstoun warns that rushing to spend stimulus money as quickly as possible is fraught with management risks. Management Insights, Governing.com, April 15, 2009.
The Innovations in American Government Program recognizes excellence and creativity in the public sector, serving as a catalyst for continued progress in addressing the nation’s most pressing public concerns. More »
Louise K. Comfort on "Cities at Risk: Hurricane Katrina and the Drowning of New Orleans." Urban Affairs Review. Vol. 41, No. 4 (March 2006) 501-516.
Ronald Ferguson on "Low Wage America: The working-poverty trap." Public Interest. Vol.158 (Winter 2005) 71-82.
Marvin H. Kosters on "Low Wage America: Up from the bottom ring." Public Interest. Vol.158 (Winter 2005) 83-95.