Tuesday, October 6
What's happening - and what not to miss!
Case Learning Circle 2: Systems Shift Entry Points -
Inclusive Innovation Policy
"Cappuccino Session" 10-11:15am ICT
Open and curated especially for UNDP Colleagues working on, with, towards systems innovation approaches
Increasingly there is a major opportunity for policy makers in the Asia Pacific region to play an active role in creating the conditions for a different type of innovation: one that is not focused on single point solutions but more coherent to the nature of the complex challenges faced by the region. A type of innovation that fosters inclusion and reinforces the SDGs, rather than exacerbating inequality. In this sense, we will learn from the experiences of country offices that are fostering the upstream conversation with government and policymakers- what is working, what challenges remain, what points of light may we surface and take to other contexts?
Learning circles are an opportunity to discuss a set of case studies to uncover learnings, patterns, and opportunities for doing things differently. Each presenter has 5 minutes to present a case, walking participants through a timeline for the project, what didn't work, and some key "how-to" learnings. Borrowing from sensemaking, you’ll be mapping what you’re hearing and ask questions. The session then moves into reflections from participants and those who shared case studies.
Integration Session 1: demystifying ALabs: So, what do the Accelerator Labs actually do? (with 'Meet & Greet'*)
"Espresso Session" 12-1pm ICT
Open and curated especially for all staff, UNDP A-Lab Colleagues AND those working on, with, towards systems innovation approaches
So, what do the Accelerator Labs actually do? For session one we will hear from colleagues of three Accelerator Labs that launched in 2019, plus the Sri Lanka’s Citra Lab will talk about their service lines through the lens of initiatives they have conducted with other teams in their country office and ecosystem at large. If you have an Accelerator Lab in your country office or you will be getting one, you won’t want to miss this session. You will hear from a Head of Exploration, Head of Experimentation, and a Head of Solutions Mapping to also get a chance to ask them about the work they do.
Practitoner Coaching Session 1:
stewarding systems change"Espresso Session" 1:30-2:30pm ICT
Open and curated especially for UNDP Colleagues working on, with, towards systems innovation approaches
What is systems change, and as practitioners, what are the 'top things' we should keep in mind' as a process piece for systems change? Practitioner coaching sessions allow COs to bring a case study or initiative to a practitioner to walk through how a specific approach might be applied. The session kicks off with a practitioner from outside UNDP, with deep expertise, walking through a project timeline to show the approach in action. A country office then gives a 4-minute, one-slide presentation of what they are hoping to do. This is followed by questions and discussion around the project. Country office case studies for this session must be submitted in advance. Where there are multiple coaches, the session is divided into breakout groups. This session is conducted under Chatham House rules.
Important: if you are a UNDP Colleague or team interested in customized coaching, please complete the quick sign up here by October 2. This information will be shared in advance with the coaches.
Navigating Systems Transitions: the view from data labs
"Latte Session" 3:30-4:45pm ICT
Systems Spectrum Session, hosted in collaboration with States of Change, and open to all. Please register here for this 'Global Track' session for required for access link.
Join us as we talk with Enrico from the Pintig Lab (UNDP Philippines) and Petrarca from the Pulse Lab (Jakarta) - two regional labs, two different stories and many emerging insights of how to understand, and interact with systems.
The Pulse Lab Jakarta is one of three UN networked-innovation labs, established based on a recognition that digital data offer opportunities to gain a better understanding of changes in human well-being, and to get real-time feedback on how well policy responses are working.
Pintig Lab (‘Heartbeat’ in Filipino) is designed to measure the country’s socio-economic health in response to the government’s COVID-19 amelioration programme. It is set up to ingest, synthesize, visualize, and analyze, with the aid of Artificial Intelligence and predictive software, a wide array of high frequency data, administrative data, app based, on-line enabled, and household level surveys and translate these into real time policy and programme advice. This session is an opportunity to hear from two uniquely placed data labs - we encourage you to submit your questions, in advance.
We will explore:
- What role does data and communication play in system transitions?
- What is the role of data in identifying an emerging system?
- How do you use data to sense the system?
- How have you seen the role of data change?
- What are the limitations of your data?
- What are the opportunities of your data?
- What has been the most unexpected thing you’ve found over the last 6 months?
