Buk-gu Gwangju to Develop Policies Based on Public Officials' Ideas

Policy Proposals Realized Through Collaboration and Voluntary Research

Gwangju Buk-gu announced on the 31st that it will officially launch the 'Good Partner' project, which aims to discover feasible innovative policies through voluntary research and collaboration among public officials. Introduced for the first time this year, the project was designed to break down departmental barriers and incorporate the creative ideas of public officials into district administration.

Gwangju Bukgu District Office building exterior.

According to Buk-gu, all public officials can form research teams of three to five members, set their own research topics, and conduct research activities for at least one month until September. After submitting a final report, a proposal review committee will evaluate the feasibility, creativity, efficiency, and sustainability of each project in October to determine whether it will be adopted in district policies.

The research areas include three categories: ▲creative policy ▲collaboration and public contest strategies ▲convergent policy. Projects that require excessive budgets or long-term review will be excluded. Each team will receive 400,000 KRW in activity support funds, which can be used for external consulting fees and purchasing materials. Participants will also be recognized for learning hours and awarded collaboration points.

The four teams selected for outstanding projects will receive a total prize of 2 million KRW. The proposed projects will be shared with all departments, and their adoption in district administration will be continuously monitored for up to two years.

Mayor Moon In said, "This project is a voluntary initiative where public officials at the administrative frontlines propose and implement ideas from the residents' perspective," adding, "We will actively support the establishment of a sustainable collaborative administrative culture."

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