Fifth U.S. Open Government National Action Plan
Commitment Tracker
Commitment:
Pilot New Forms of Public Engagement
Progress for this commitment is tracked based on the following sub-commitment(s). You can also view the full text of this commitment.
| US0129.0 | The General Services Administration will work with civil society and experts in scenario planning and speculative fiction to develop a challenge and prize competition that will engage diverse and inclusive public participation to better define and imagine emerging challenges, opportunities, and possibilities for our shared future. |
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| Agency & Subagency | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service / Technology Transformation Services |
Sub-Commitment Status | In Progress |
| February 2024 Progress | Progress Update: The GSA Technology Transformation Services met with relevant stakeholders internal and external to government as input into a possible pilot to develop a challenge and prize competition that will engage diverse and inclusive public participation to better define and imagine emerging challenges, opportunities, and possibilities. Evidence: None. |
| August 2023 Progress | GSA has begun research and engagement with experts who have background in speculative fiction and scenario planning initiatives for public benefit. The structure and design of the challenge are in early stages of development and GSA is working toward broader outreach to potential partners and stakeholders. A feedback form was provided on the website for this commitment so interested parties could express their interest, provide feedback, and be notified of major developments. A general overview of the commitment and a tentative schedule was discussed during the July 12th engagement session:https://open.usa.gov/meeting/july-2023-public-engagement-transforming-government-service-delivery/ |