Anthony Saich, Director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation (Moderator). Stephen Goldsmith, Daniel Paul Professor of Government, Susan Crawford, co-director of Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society, and Bill Oates, Chief Information Officer for Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
About the Event
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Stephen Goldsmith and Harvard Law School Visiting Professor Susan Crawford will discuss their new book The Responsive City. When harnessed by dedicated leaders, they argue, data empowers communities and officials to make local government more transparent, responsive, accountable and cost-effective, thus thickening the bonds of democracy, increasing trust in government and improving civic life. Yet few cities are realizing the potential of digital tools and data-smart governance. Goldsmith and Crawford will explore the innovative leadership and other key strategies it takes to spearhead these new approaches to government. Bill Oates, whose work as the first Cabinet-level CIO for the City of Boston is explored in the book, will offer comments in response.
