Government Entities
Government entities are the primary adopters and beneficiaries of civic technology. From small-town municipal offices to large federal agencies, governments at every level are discovering that open source software, open data standards, and collaborative development practices can improve their services while reducing costs.
This section profiles the government entities that have been active participants in the civic technology ecosystem. These include cities that have deployed open source applications for citizen services, counties that have shared their software with peer jurisdictions, state agencies that have adopted open data policies, and federal departments that have published procurement guides and policy frameworks supporting open approaches.
Understanding which governments are involved in civic technology, and what they have accomplished, helps other agencies identify peers they can learn from and potential partners for collaborative projects. Government-to-government knowledge sharing is one of the most effective mechanisms for spreading successful civic technology practices, and this directory supports that exchange by making it easier to find relevant examples and contacts.