Israel
Ruvik Danilovich
207,551 (2017)
Vered Goshen
Improve internal government operations
Improve service delivery
Improve resident outcomes
Focus on measurement
Dedicated innovation team
Leadership from Mayor
Culture of innovation in city
Human resource support
Note: The City Innovation Snapshot (PDF version) was produced in 2019 and some aggregate findings have been updated with the latest survey results below.
Along with 50% of cities surveyed, Be'er Sheva does not have an explicit innovation strategy. Similar to 24% of cities surveyed, Be'er Sheva approaches innovation capacity in specific policy areas/domains.
Taking risks or testing new ideas
Data-driven analytics/public data management
Engaging residents in new ways
Developing new solutions based on digital technologies
Organizational change within the municipality
Human-centered design
Rethinking your city’s approach to financing partnerships
Like 19% of cities surveyed, Be'er Sheva does not have dedicated funding to support innovation capacity.
Be'er Sheva has no reported sources of funding.
Be'er Sheva does not fund any specific activities.
Be'er sheva does not prioritize any activities. Among all cities surveyed, launching or sustaining a project, and generating ideas & brainstorming are the two most commonly funded activities.
Be’er Sheva has not yet developed any major partnerships for innovation and data, but aims for the new innovation team to help strengthen the role of data in city decision-making.