Applying new technologies and working differently in collaboration with other governments, the market, and academia. Leveraging the innovative and creative power of the market, with the government and market sectors jointly focusing on this theme.
Responsible innovation
More is possible, and it can be achieved faster, easier, more sustainably, and better. This aligns with societal expectations. We must continue to innovate. While innovation is not a core task of the government, deciding how to employ innovations responsibly for our societal duties is. This includes considering the impact on people and the environment. Sustainable, societal, and innovative procurement is shaped by the government’s ‘Purchasing with Impact’ strategy.
Agile working
A more innovative culture requires new ways of collaboration from the government: More flexible, creative, and open. This also affects procurement processes. Procurement regulations can be better aligned with the increasingly agile daily practices.
I focus areas
I focus area 1: Collaborating with the market
Improving mutual understanding, exchanging knowledge, and information.
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- CIO cafés; meetings between the government and market on current issues.
- Newsletters.
- Joint training programmes.
- Collaborative monitoring of international developments and innovations.
I focus area 2: Learning from each other
The government and the market learn together and from each other.
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- Government and market leaders discuss the impacts and opportunities of digital transformation.
- A joint track for the market and government at the i-Bestuur Congress.
I focus area 3: Facilitating innovative procurement policy
Exploring ways to procure innovation and engaging in new forms of collaboration.
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- Researching options within current regulations and identifying desired adjustments.
- Initiating innovative procurement through Startup in Residence, Small Business Innovation Research, and/or establishing innovative partnerships with the private sector.
