Travel Diaries Samarkand - Innovation Labs in Action (Closing Reflections)

In this special dispatch from Samarkand, I’m joined by Almero Oosthuizen from the Western Cape Government (South Africa) and Alejandra Rodas Gaiter from the Innovation Lab for Bogotá (Colombia). Together, we reflect on our experience speaking at the closing plenary panel: Innovation Labs in Action. We dive into some big themes: 🧠 Shifting mindsets inside government 🌱 Moving from ego-centric to eco-centric innovation 🏛️ Why real change needs structures that go beyond the lab It’s honest, hopeful, and a little bit punk — a fitting wrap to an incredible forum. ✨ Hit subscribe for more behind-the-scenes dispatches from the world of public sector innovation!