The administration should expand new cohorts of Presidential Innovation Fellows to at least 100 individuals going forward.

To Do: Expand the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program

The White House should charge every major federal agency with naming a chief innovation officer to craft and implement strategies for how the agencies themselves will innovate internally, and also how they can spur innovation in the sectors of the economy they impact.

To Do: Name a Chief Innovation Officer for Every Major Federal Agency

The administration should establish a National Competitiveness Council to formulate and coordinate advanced-industry competitiveness policy across the federal enterprise.

To Do: Establish a National Competitiveness Council

Congress should establish an e-government modernization fund for federal, state, and local agencies to upgrade their IT systems.

To Do: Establish an E-government Modernization Fund

The White House should direct federal agencies to develop sector-specific AI strategies to spur AI adoption and development in industry.

To Do: Develop Sector-Specific AI Strategies

There are many opportunities for federal agencies to use the Internet of Things, but adoption is low and will remain so unless important changes are made to encourage adoption across the federal government.

How Is the Federal Government Using the Internet of Things?

Without proactive public policies, the transition to hybrid and digital infrastructure will take longer than it should. To speed up the process, the president should establish a Digital Infrastructure Council made up of key officials from agencies that manage infrastructure.

To Do: Establish a Digital Infrastructure Council

The importance of innovation in IT and government leadership in IT practices.

IT Innovation in the Federal Government

As policymakers strive to better leverage IT, while also cutting waste, innovation has never been more important. Numerous proposals including cloud computing have been presented to accomplish these goals.

To Do: Establish a Federal Chief Innovation Officer

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Editors’ Recommendations

The Lewis Latimer Plan for Digital Equity and Inclusion, Chapter 12: General Government Services

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To Do: Expand the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program

To Do: Name a Chief Innovation Officer for Every Major Federal Agency

To Do: Establish a National Competitiveness Council