Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and InnovationAsh Institute for Democratic Governance and InnovationAIDGI_0a0fdcfc-e0f0-4f07-a3a1-a9815f9e5151To advance excellence in governance and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide_1ebd690b-0369-4e25-b14d-94d673dc89d8Government Problem-SolvingFoster creative and effective government problem-solving and serve as a catalyst for addressing many of the most pressing needs of the world’s citizens_f57a177b-2b82-467f-9697-5406b3894c33ResearchCatalyze innovation and explore the actual processes of democracy_0ecfe6c2-fa25-4952-a27d-cec895368b8c1Knowledge Building is a hallmark of the Ash Institute’s continuing effort to catalyze innovation and explore the actual processes of democracy. Research results in papers, monographs, books, and case studies, used in the Kennedy School’s strategic management curriculum and in other programs. Dissemination occurs via the Government Innovators Network, conferences, and content presented through executive education programs, so as to reach the broadest possible audience of public leaders. Each year the Ash Institute sponsors research awards for Kennedy School faculty and offers visiting scholar appointments. EducationOffer over 200 case studies taught at the Kennedy School and in public policy schools around the world, curriculum guides to courses at Harvard University on democracy and innovations, and an active program of support for KSG students_a1cc20b7-5f0b-4fd4-ba31-5bd7eb70d1082The Ash Institute's Teaching and Training program offers over 200 case studies taught at the Kennedy School and in public policy schools around the world, curriculum guides to courses at Harvard University on democracy and innovations, and in active program of support for KSG students. The institute also offers capacity building and training programs for practitioners in developed and developing countries.International Programs_5e8e47df-d2a7-4ad5-a2ed-55d36f29f30b3The Global Network is a worldwide community of leaders dedicated to creative and effective government. It includes sister programs in Brazil, Chile, China, East Africa, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, and Native American Tribes. The Global Network is supported by an online platform, Government Innovators Network, a dynamic means of sustaining a community of innovators in government, academia, research, the media, and private organizations. Government Innovations AwardsIdentify and promote best practices and exemplary initiatives that can be replicated in other settings_555104fb-64e1-4cfa-8b8a-6761b71a24e84The Innovations in American Government Awards Program identifies and promotes best practices and exemplary initiatives that can be replicated in other settings, providing public officials and senior executives with models for innovation at all levels and policy areas of American government. More than $20 million in awards have been presented to over 400 programs. 2010-02-08http://ashinstitute.harvard.edu/corporate_site/about_us#317ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com