Saif Bin Zayed Recognises Winners Of Global Government Excellence Award At World Governments Summit 2025
The Global Government Excellence Award, celebrated during the World Governments Summit 2025, honours innovative government initiatives worldwide. This prestigious award recognises efforts that enhance quality of life and tackle societal challenges. The ceremony was attended by notable figures including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, among others.
The award's third edition saw a significant rise in the quality of nominated initiatives, with broader global participation and more winners. It aims to spotlight governments dedicated to improving quality of life, inspiring global governance and development efforts. The award process relies on scientific criteria to identify practices that demonstrate innovation and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Tanzania's 'Ubongo' digital learning programme received the Technological Innovation for Social Inclusion award. This initiative provides digital content in subjects like maths, science, and languages, offering interactive tools for teachers. It seeks to bridge educational gaps between urban and rural areas, ensuring equal learning opportunities for all children.
The World Governments Summit acts as a global platform for shaping future governance trends. It also serves as a hub for international awards promoting innovation and excellence in government work. This year’s WGS Awards include categories such as the Best Minister in the World Award and Creative Government Innovation Award.
Portugal's Cascais municipality won the Innovation in Environmental Sustainability and Community Engagement award for its ‘iRec’ recycling project. This initiative uses smart devices to encourage recycling by rewarding participants with points redeemable for services. In its first year, it collected one million packages (70 tonnes), showcasing its success in promoting sustainability.
The Global Government Excellence Award is unique in its scope, encompassing all countries and cultures while emphasising originality and impactful outcomes. Launched at the World Governments Summit 2023, this international accolade celebrates outstanding government initiatives globally.
This year's awards included diverse categories like the Government Technology Award and the Best Teacher in the World Award. These awards highlight exceptional contributions across various sectors, encouraging governments worldwide to adopt innovative practices that enhance societal well-being.
With inputs from WAM
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