Two programs BZK nominated for best government project

There have been 10 nominations assigned within the Computable Awards 2024 in the Government Project category. Of these, 2 nominations go to Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) projects. These are Strengthening the Digital Society in the Dutch Caribbean (track 5 of the Values-Driven Digitalisation Work Agenda) and Startup in Residence Intergov. You can vote for your favorite starting Monday, July 1st.

In the Government Project category, there were 32 nominations. 32 Computable experts judged these. The jury team assigned weightings to the information to determine 10 nominees. This was done based on complexity/risk, added value, originality/innovative strength, and the role of the supplier.

Strengthening the Digital Society in the Dutch Caribbean

The program Strengthening the Digital Society in the Dutch Caribbean (track 5 of the Values-Driven Digitalisation Work Agenda) owes its nomination mainly to the high score on complexity/risks.

The digital society in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (Dutch Caribbean) is being strengthened. The program will first bring the basics in order. This will enable residents and entrepreneurs in the Dutch Caribbean to utilize better government services.  Setting up proactive services is one of the spearheads to improve the digital society. This gives residents and entrepreneurs the choice to determine how they want to use the services, online or in person. Additionally, the program focuses on creating a digital transition in social sectors  and aims for cooperation with Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Startup in Residence Intergov

The Startup in Residence Intergov program scored high on complexity/risk and added value.

In the Startup in Residence Intergov program, policymakers and officials can submit a problem, called a challenge. This challenge is validated and circulated in startup communities. After a thorough screening, the chosen startup starts working on this challenge in cooperation with the government. Selected startups receive full coaching. Over 5 months, they work collectively on a solution. After completion of the solution, interested parties can choose to continue developing or buying the product. The design of this program makes this procurement process run seamlessly.

Vote

Starting Monday, July 1st, you can vote for your favorite project. Voting is open until October 20th. On November 27th, the results will be announced in De Polar in Utrecht.

The public votes count for 50% of what the winner will be. Will you help decide?