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common patterns and anti-patterns for civic tech and civic apps
http://codeforamerica.github.io/civic-tech-patterns
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Idea: Start with a one-sided model #43

Open bensheldon opened 7 years ago

bensheldon commented 7 years ago

If procurement is the problem, don't start with a model that requires the cooperation or blessing of the government. Can your service sidestep an official channel and go direct to the people? Once you have efficacy, use that to grind through the official channels.

daguar commented 7 years ago

also known as the "outside-in" strategy in some CFA circles