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Brazil
Marcelo Crivella
6,320,000 (2010)
Carlos Antonio da Silva
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Along with 44% of cities surveyed, Rio de Janeiro has an explicit innovation strategy. Similar to over one-third of cities surveyed, Rio de Janeiro approaches innovation capacity in specific policy areas/domains.
Situated in the City Manager’s office, Rio de Janeiro’s dedicated team for innovation consists of 15 staff.
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
Its innovation activities also include engaging residents in new ways and human-centred design.
Like 77% of cities surveyed, Rio de Janeiro has dedicated funding to support innovation capacity.
Rio de Janeiro has developed partnerships to promote its innovation capacity with other public agencies, private firms, not-for-profit organisations, and city residents/resident associations.