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OPSI AT A GLANCE
We support governments in leveraging new approaches to achieve local, national and global policy priorities and deliver on their commitments. We learn from the past, anticipate the future, and build solutions today.
Who we are
The Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) puts innovation at the heart of government. Founded in 2013 based on the growing need for governments to adopt new approaches to address society’s complex problems, OPSI works to move beyond the “status quo”.
We work with governments, academia, industry and global NGOs and civil society to provide cutting-edge public sector innovation support and guidance. We track innovation efforts around the globe and provide a global forum and knowledge hub for shared learning.
We see ourselves as trend-spotters who identify trends in governments and support the development of evidence-based strategies, network creators who connect leaders and practitioners across sectors and the world, and advisors who help governments understand and enhance their capacity to innovate.

Our team

Marco Daglio
Head of OPSI

Marco Daglio
Head of OPSI

Jamie Berryhill
Innovation Lead

Jamie Berryhill
Innovation Lead

Chiara Bleckenwegner
Innovation Analyst

Chiara Bleckenwegner
Innovation Analyst

Heather Buisman
Innovation Analyst

Heather Buisman
Innovation Analyst

Rodrigo Dal Borgo
Trainee

Rodrigo Dal Borgo
Trainee

Angela Hanson
Innovation Lead

Angela Hanson
Innovation Lead

Claire Karle
Strategic Engagement and Communications Officer

Claire Karle
Strategic Engagement and Communications Officer

Misha Kaur
Innovation Lead

Misha Kaur
Innovation Lead

Dr. Bruno Monteiro
Innovation Analyst

Dr. Bruno Monteiro
Innovation Analyst

Jack Orlik
Innovation Analyst

Jack Orlik
Innovation Analyst

Josh Polchar
Innovation Analyst

Josh Polchar
Innovation Analyst

Michaela Sullivan-Paul
Trainee

Michaela Sullivan-Paul
Trainee

Dr. Piret Tõnurist
Innovation Lead

Dr. Piret Tõnurist
Innovation Lead
What we do

Uncover what’s next
Identifying new practices at the edge of government, connecting those engaging in new ways of thinking, and considering what these new approaches mean for government.
National Contact Points
OPSI works in close collaboration with the network of its National Contact Points (NCPs), comprising of OECD country government representatives. The Network, which is co-chaired by Canada and France, supports the OECD Public Governance Committee in steering the direction of OPSI activities.
NCP delegates act as the focal points for OPSI activities at the national level, ensuring access to expertise and supporting in the dissemination of research and knowledge. Through this dedicated network, OPSI ensures collaborative project design, co-creation, prototyping, testing and the integration of user feedback.
With 33 members and 7 non-member countries, the NCP network has been instrumental in the establishment and rapid rollout of OPSI and in providing advice on key strategic directions. Most notably, the NCPs played a crucial role in the development of the Declaration on Public Sector Innovation, the first OECD legal instrument calling on governments to Declare to Innovate.