FEDIDEVS

"I'm still bullish on the need for central digital teams in government, because they pave the way for teams elsewhere to have the space to do things differently. To have a leader that will take the heat to go do that. To be able to say, this team did it too, let's go do it." @quepol #fwd50

"There's more of a community now, across digital teams. Where will things be 10 years from now?" Angelica Quirarte #fwd50

"Every deputy minister should have their chief of staff, but also their chief of technology. Same for political leaders. To help choose and solve the right problems." Hillary Hartley in conversation with Angelica Quirarte @quepol @fwd50 #fwd50

"External funds should not be exchanged for your [city or organization's] autonomy. Get funding for things you already want to do." Great advice from Fernanda Araiza Guzmán #fwd50

Fernanda and Skaidra talking about digital innovation in Mexico City. "We have 2,500 services and procedures offered by the city and only 8 are offered online." #fwd50 @fwd50

"To increase state capacity and to build software together." Tamara Srzentić on forming the Rebel Alliance collaboration between countries #fwd50 @fwd50

“Be kind to yourself, be kind to those around you, and ensure that you're taking care of your mental health.” Catherine Luelo #fwd50

“Shout-out to CDS, I miss you! But I'm also excited about having been able to incubate CDS within TBS but that they are now in a place where they can scale their impact.” Catherine Luelo #fwd50

“We need to prove that we can do hard things. We have to be very direct when decisions that are being made around policy, complexity, change, are affecting our ability to deliver. We often speak a shrouded language in government, that doesn't make people feel uncomfortable. We need to be more direct.” Catherine Luelo #fwd50

“Trust is built by doing what you say you're going to do. It's built by delivery. Make things tight, achievable, hit your dates and hit your budgets.” Catherine Luelo #fwd50