GovTech Innovation Challenge Overview
ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº's Institutions Global Department, in collaboration with the in Switzerland (SECO) and , presents the GovTech Innovation Challenge. This initiative accelerates technology adoption in government services by leveraging the Swiss digital trust ecosystem. Supported by the World Bank Trust Fund's Governance & Institutions Umbrella Program, the pilot program offers a dynamic platform for testing innovative technological solutions in the public sector.
The inaugural Challenge focuses on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), connecting them with cutting-edge companies to tackle specific tax administration challenges. Through a competitive application process, global technology firms will propose digital solutions to these pre-defined issues, aiming to enhance government efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness.
Program benefits for companies
- Gain exposure to public sector clients that receive support from the World Bank
- Receive executive level training in Switzerland on key public-private collaboration aspects
- Engage with the public sector to design a proof of concept.
Selected companies will attend an intensive boot camp in Switzerland's Trust Valley, a hub for digital trust innovation. There, they will refine their solutions and gain valuable skills in public-private collaboration through workshops, expert mentorship, and networking events.
The initiative aims to transform public services and set a precedent for future GovTech programs. The Challenge will extend its impact by sharing developed solutions with other World Bank member countries, enabling multiple countries to benefit from these advancements.
If your company has a solution to offer, join us in this groundbreaking effort to harness technology for better governance and improved citizen services.