Official Behavioural Insights Programme for the @WesternCapeGov. Effecting meaningful change by weaving the science of BI into government policy.

Joined August 2018
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28 Feb 2023
Today @Apolitical launched its list of 100 Climate Policy Breakthroughs. We learned how #policymakers in Mexico City combined #behavioural #nudges and financial #incentives to encourage the development of eco-friendly buildings. apolitical.co/list/en/climat…

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22 Feb 2023
Part 2 with @NeelaSaldanha is about applying lessons from the private sector for development. What if a ‘beneficiary’ was rather a ‘customer'? What if service delivery prioritised the product, packaging, pricing & place? #behavioralscience #socialimpact bi4gov.org/updates/learning-…

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8 Feb 2023
BI4GOV begins 2023 with a 2-part conversation with @NeelaSaldanha, whose experience in the private public sector make for insights that are simply unique! Up first: tackling anaemia in India & working with decision-makers new to #behavioural experiments. bi4gov.org/updates/learning-…

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31 May 2022
News! BI4GOV is evolving. Since our 2018 WCG-OECD BI Conference, BI4GOV has functioned as the official BI unit of the WCG. We are now transforming to operate as a broader BI community which will continue to provide a space for contributions from the WCG and other partners. (1/2)
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31 May 2022
Community has after all been at the heart of the unit since its inception. This new direction embraces just that. We welcome contributions as we build and grow a network for improving BI-informed policy in the global South and beyond.(2/2) @Bi4Gov @AmMartinus
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25 May 2022
The WCG Innovation Network has officially launched! #PublicSector #innovation can be tricky, but Friday's panel at the (hybrid) launch provided a taste of what connecting and knowledge sharing can lead to! A great collective to be part of.
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3 May 2022
From challenge to opportunity, @NudgeLebanon's work in the #GlobalSouth proves the potential of working innovatively. Read about creative BI in practice in this week's blog - out now: bi4gov.org/updates/how-under… @ammaarahmartinus @makkifadi @nabilsaleh42 @osseiran_a

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7 Apr 2022
In case you missed it, here is @OECDgov's @JamesRDrummond in conversation with @BI4GOV discussing the conditions for success when it comes to implementing #BI experiments in #government, the importance of cultural context and sharing lessons learned. bi4gov.org/updates/harnessin…

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4 Apr 2022
We're seeking a partner to manage and roll out an innovative violence prevention pilot project in the Western Cape. Details can be found in the link below. Please consider applying. Applications close 7 April 2022. comchest.org.za/vacancies?fb… #violenceprevention #safety #innovation

31 Mar 2022
We interviewed OECD Policy Analyst, @JamesRDrummond; the result - a blog packed with advice on translating theory into practice and the tools governments can draw on to use BI as the evidence-base that public #policy needs to succeed. bi4gov.org/updates/harnessin…
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18 Mar 2022
Partnerships! We know that this is key in the BI field. That’s why we were thrilled to take part in “Organizations in the Spotlight” - a BIOrg initiative which gave us a stage to showcase a #behavioural challenge and hear ideas from experts on the ways this can be solved.
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3 Mar 2022
We're recommending this TED talk for those interested in diving into the world of language and its effects on human behaviour! Here in South Africa, we have 11 official languages, each influencing the way we perceive and frame information. #tweetoftheweek ted.com/talks/lera_boroditsk…

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22 Feb 2022
In her own words 'partnerships make the impossible possible!'. @AmMartinus from BI4GOV talks to us about people problems and the importance of building your network in the #BI field. Reciprocity and patience matter! #partnerships #behaviouralscience bi4gov.org/updates/people-pa…

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17 Feb 2022
Blog drop on BI4Gov, this time in conversation with @umar_taj who shares 4 challenges as a #BI practitioner in the #GlobalSouth. He faced one such challenge using #VirtualReality in a project in Pakistan to address urban space improvement. bi4gov.org/updates/overcomin…

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11 Feb 2022
@BI4GOV is excited to be part of the #innovative learning journey with @WesternCapeGov and @Apolitical. This time last week we joined the kick-off event which introduced the bite-size courses that will upskill 84 000 WCG officials! #policymaking #leadership #government #digital
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1 Feb 2022
As we kick-start our year at BI4GOV, we’re drawn to @katy_milkman's new book that looks at leveraging #BI to achieve those new goals for a new year! Our favourite insight: new habits are best and most durable when elastic in nature - flexible routines pay off! #TweetoftheWeek
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18 Jan 2022
“You can never assume that something that works in one context will work in another”- @Mowills uses her experience in Peru Mexico to show just this! This week's blog talks about embracing #context and #flexibility to make adjustments in #BI work. bi4gov.org/updates/behaviour…
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24 Dec 2021
2021 all wrapped up! Take a look at our highlights in our newsletter! Happy holidays everyone! #behaviouralinsights #BI #BI4GOV #behaviouralscience #behaviourchange
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16 Dec 2021
The #innovation #webinar series in the WCG has begun! We're adding behaviourally-informed interventions to our knowledge repository after learning about the #innovative methods that are being tested to ↓ Covid-19 #vaccinehesitancy & ↑ vaccine uptake here in the #WesternCape!
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7 Dec 2021
If you're interested in driving #behaviourchange in the #globalSouth, this blog post's for you! @FaisalNaru shares key tips on how to be successful when applying #BI in unfamiliar and unpredictable contexts. bi4gov.org/updates/the-power… #nudge #behavior @faisal_naru @AmMartinus

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