We try to work only with dreamers; those who want to create something new in this world.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz – may God protect him
Crown Prince – Prime Minister
The Saudi Center for Government Innovation is a national institution that aims to promote a culture of innovation in the government sector, by developing innovative solutions to address government challenges, and enabling government agencies to adopt and implement best innovative practices, in order to contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Vision
To be the national reference for government innovation, contributing to building a more efficient, flexible and sustainable government sector through innovative solutions
message
Enabling government agencies to develop and improve their services by adopting innovation as a sustainable approach, and promoting cooperation between government, private and academic entities to find innovative solutions to national challenges.
Osama Badandi
Dr. Huda Al-Nuaimi
Dr. Khaled Majrashi
Dr. Turki Al-Olayan
A. Ghaleb Darabieh
A. Al-Ithar Al-Tani
Dr. Munira Al-Aboudi
A. Mustafa Omran
Acting Chief Executive Officer
A prominent figure in social entrepreneurship and innovation, he possesses extensive experience in social investment, empowering the community sector, and driving inclusive development. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Impact Makers Studio for Social Investment, where he leads initiatives aimed at enhancing the financial sustainability of community organizations and developing innovative solutions that enable them to achieve a lasting impact.
Engineer Elias was known for his passion for connecting creative ideas with community needs and for designing and implementing development projects that enhance the efficiency and impact of social work. Throughout his career, he combined engineering expertise with entrepreneurial and social vision, presenting a leadership model that strives to transform development ideas into tangible projects that make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
United Nations definition
An iterative and integrated process of finding, developing, and implementing new ideas of public value, using tools such as design thinking, behavioral analysis, and rapid experimentation.
Definition of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
"Developing and implementing new ideas—whether products, processes, or services—aimed at improving government functions and creating public value." The organization emphasizes that government innovation is not simply adopting technology, but rather a change in organizational culture that focuses on people and society.
Definition of the World Bank
Government innovation is linked to GovTech, that is, employing digital technology to transform government services, improve efficiency, and increase transparency and accountability.
Definition of the Institute of Innovation in the Public Sector
An iterative and integrated process of finding, developing, and implementing new ideas of public value, using tools such as design thinking, behavioral analysis, and rapid experimentation.
Definition of the Saudi Center for Government Innovation
A prominent figure in social entrepreneurship and innovation, he possesses extensive experience in social investment, empowering the community sector, and driving inclusive development. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Impact Makers Studio for Social Investment, where he leads initiatives aimed at enhancing the financial sustainability of community organizations and developing innovative solutions that enable them to achieve a lasting impact.
Modern trends in government innovation
Government as a Platform
Building shared platforms such as digital identity, payment, and integration, to accelerate service development
Human-centered policy design
Employing design thinking tools and behavioral insights to test policies before generalization
Open innovation
Through accelerators, global startups and flexible local regulatory bodies are engaged in solving governmental challenges across various environments.
Harnessing artificial intelligence
Launching specialized programs to develop government services using artificial intelligence, while establishing clear governance frameworks.
