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Enabling Innovation
& Designing the Future

Ibtekr.org is the first digital platform specialized in public sector innovation in the Arab world

Ibtekr is a platform affiliated with MBRCGI. The platform provides different offerings from innovative case studies, interactive Moocs, seminars and talks, and very rich contents (diversified thematic reports, manuals and innovation tools)

An integrated digital platform for building innovation capabilities and promoting public sector innovations in UAE and around the world.

Ibtekr is the first platform in the world to specialize in public sector innovation in the Arab world. The platform was launched in implementation of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to spread the culture of government innovation, adopted in the United Arab Emirates, across the world. The platform aims to establish the culture of innovation and make it an integral part of governments mission, which will lead to building a generation of innovators and future leaders. Ibtekr reflects the UAE government commitment to invest in people, build their capabilities and encourage them to develop, innovate, and contribute to establishing effective business models and solutions to face future challenges.

We work with success partners from all over the world to offer you creative ideas in Government innovation.

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Browse a comprehensive knowledge database and globally and Arab-monitored reports on best practices and initiatives related to government innovation.

⚒️ Toolkit

Systemic Design Toolkit

The toolkit features 11 innovation tools that guide users through the stages of systemic design, promoting a holistic approach to solving complex, interconnected challenges such as environmental issues, healthcare, and urban development. It supports sustainable, comprehensive solutions by encouraging collaboration across disciplines and sectors, and provides a structured, creative method for addressing multifaceted problems.

Featured case studies this week

We provide innovators with the best case studies from around the world every week

Nature-Inspired Solutions: Slime Mold to Map Pathways for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

It's fascinating to see how researchers are uncovering solutions to the world's biggest challenges through the study of miniscule organisms. Such is the case with a group of researchers who, in their quest to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles, drew inspiration from “Slime Mold” to create a versatile charging network that is both time-efficient and […]
 . 23 May 2025

Hamburg's Homegrown AI Revamps Government Services

As governments worldwide race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance decision-making, improve service efficiency, and explore new frontiers in governance, Hamburg has taken a pioneering step. The German city initiated a pilot project to test a home-grown large language model (LLM), or generative AI. This initiative aims not only to optimize […]
 . 23 May 2025

Helsinki Innovation Districts Turned Suburbs into Living Labs

Most innovation hubs, whether academic, technological, or industrial, gravitate toward urban centres and their immediate surroundings. However, the Finnish capital, Helsinki, has turned its attention to its suburban areas, aiming not only to develop them but to gradually transform them into smart living and working districts, driving long-term innovation-based economic growth. By adopting and developing sound ideas through practical collaborative projects, these suburbs are poised to keep pace with the development of Helsinki's city centre. This initiative aligns with Helsinki's vision of becoming a leading smart city globally.
 . 23 May 2025

Empowering Young Minds: How the Waterloo Region Fosters Innovation

In the heart of Ontario, where innovation meets compassion, a groundbreaking initiative is shaping the future by empowering young minds. The Innovation Lab in the smart city of Waterloo is fostering problem-solving skills through project-based learning and tackling real-world challenges.
 . 3 February 2025
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🧑‍🏫 MOOCs

We provide the innovation community with interactive learning courses designed to drive action and accelerate innovation

Innovation Tools

How can you use innovation tools to develop some initiatives that contribute to the sustainability of innovation and turn it into a daily practice? How can this be achieved under a set of priorities by focusing on key challenges and issues? Register now....

Government Accelerators

It is a four-week MOOC that aims to raise awareness of the 100-day mechanism, which aims to develop innovative solutions and achieve a sustainable future.

Innovation in Government

The course is designed for government employees who are interested in learning more about innovation, and who aspire to improve their institutions' performance. It offers innovative methods and tools to inspire innovative ideas and find solutions to the challenges that face government entities.

⚒️ Innovation Tools

Innovation tools provide innovators a level playing field to develop world-class initiatives in their entities

Systemic Design Toolkit

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation, in collaboration with the UK Design Council, has developed the Arabic version of the recently launched Systemic Design Toolkit by the Design Council. The toolkit includes 11 innovation tools that cover the stages of systemic design and encourages individuals to adopt a holistic approach when addressing complex and interconnected challenges—such as environmental issues, healthcare, and urban development. These types of challenges require solutions that go beyond traditional problem-solving methods by considering how different factors and stakeholders influence one another, thereby fostering the development of comprehensive and sustainable solutions. The toolkit also enhances the innovation process by offering a structured way to creatively address challenges and promotes cross-disciplinary and cross-sector collaboration, allowing for the exchange of diverse perspectives and expertise in tackling interconnected issues.

Government Technology 5.0

The Gov. Tech. 5.0 report includes 11 pioneering models of emerging technology applications in the government sector from various countries around the world. Its aim is to share governmental knowledge and enable entities to find innovative solutions that enhance their future readiness and positively impact government performance and society. The report seeks to enrich governmental knowledge by highlighting the best international experiences in the fields of digital and technological transformation, reflecting the center’s vision to empower government entities to anticipate the future and adopt innovative and flexible operating models.

UAE Public Sector Innovation Framework

In 2015, the UAE Government launched the first Government Innovation Framework. This framework introduced the Innovation Process and the seven Stages of Innovation. Since then, Government entities have created thousands of innovations, innovations that have touched the lives of everyone in the UAE.

As we strive towards achieving our national agenda, and driven by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we recognize that the world is continuously changing. The world of today brings different types of challenges and increasing uncertainty.

Public sector innovation itself is changing, bringing in new ideas, and new tools have emerged. The role of public sector innovation has taken center stage, and has become more strategic. The first edition of this framework remains valid and a useful tool for practitioners. This second edition, renamed the “UAE Public Sector Innovation Framework”, was created to keep up with the evolving challenges and mindsets required in the public sector. It complements the first edition and brings additional tools and approaches for this new phase of the innovation journey.

The UAE Public Sector Innovation Framework has been updated to be more strategic and focused on impact and outcomes, and to better align with the machinery of UAE Government. The role of the Chief Innovation Officer has been empowered, giving them the tools and authorities needed to deliver the innovation agenda. While elements of the first edition of the framework have been updated, such as processes related to planning and funding innovation, many of the tools, guidance and checklists of the first edition remain valid.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation remains available to support entities as they innovate and create a better future for all.

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Reports

We work with global partners to publish special reports on the state of innovation in the public sector

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Government Technology 5.0

The Gov. Tech. 5.0 report includes 11 pioneering models of emerging technology applications in the government sector from various countries around the world. Its aim is to share governmental knowledge and enable entities to find innovative solutions that enhance their future readiness and positively impact government performance and society. The report seeks to enrich governmental knowledge by highlighting the best international experiences in the fields of digital and technological transformation, reflecting the center’s vision to empower government entities to anticipate the future and adopt innovative and flexible operating models.
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Innovations in Public Talent Management Report

The evolving nature of work, coupled with the entry of Generation Z into the workforce, has driven governments and organizations to rethink talent acquisition, management, and retention strategies. In the public sector, this shift is critical as citizen expectations for efficient government services and digital transformation accelerate. However, managing talent effectively remains challenging, with many institutions reporting inefficiencies and high costs in talent programs. Most organizations recognize the need for non-material incentives and better methods for identifying and nurturing skilled employees. Despite these challenges, successful talent management in the government sector can create a positive cycle of improved employee quality, enhanced policies, and superior public services, ultimately positioning governments as attractive employers for high-caliber talent. Discover the best innovative solutions contributing to talent development in the governmental sector from 8 countries around the world in the “Public Talent Management Report".
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CITIES INNOVATIONS to manage Urban Sprawl

The 21st century marks the First time in history where more than half of humans live in cities. From the earliest civilizations until the modern era, urbanization and non-agricultural activities were outliers to the human experience. Research suggests that 1 million people was the size limit on cities throughout history, even at the peak of empires, from Beijing to Rome to Baghdad. However, since the industrial revolution, that is no longer the case. The largest city today, Tokyo, is home to more than 37 million people, and there are ten additional urban areas exceeding 20 million people.
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The Rise of Government Communication

Do you want to learn about the most prominent government communication innovations through which governments around the world communicate with individuals and contribute to community involvement in designing government policies and initiatives?
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