Bloomberg Center for
Government Excellence
At Johns Hopkins University
Supporting and coaching leaders and their teams to build a data-driven public sector that fairly and justly uses data, research, and analytics to better understand complex issues, engage residents, and implement policy interventions that lead to equitable outcomes and transforms the standard of living for underserved residents.
Bloomberg Center for
Government Excellence
At Johns Hopkins University
Supporting and coaching leaders and their teams to build a data-driven public sector that fairly and justly uses data, research, and analytics to better understand complex issues, engage residents, and implement policy interventions that lead to equitable outcomes and transforms the standard of living for underserved residents.
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What We Offer
With so much data, spreadsheets, reports, charts, and databases, putting them together to transform your government can seem difficult at first. But GovEx can get you started (and take you beyond). We’ve developed a system of trainings, technical assistance, resources, and other supports that are practical and can easily fit into your busy routine.
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In wave after deadly wave, COVID has claimed 1 million lives in the U.S.
Even though passing 1 million deaths has been widely expected for some time, the reality is still devastating.

‘We must not grow numb to such sorrow’: COVID death toll in US reaches 1 million
When the U.S. surpassed 1 million COVID deaths Tuesday, the somber milestone provided yet another reminder of the enormous human toll extracted by a pandemic the nation is eager to leave behind.
Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance
Recently launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies through a $60 million investment in partnership with GovEx, this program will identify 100 cities from across North and South America that are already engaged in using data to make policy decisions and propel them to an even higher standard with executive education, direct-to-city coaching, and a focused investment to improve critical data capacity.
Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance
Recently launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies through a $60 million investment in partnership with GovEx, this program will identify 100 cities from across North and South America that are already engaged in using data to make policy decisions and propel them to an even higher standard with executive education, direct-to-city coaching, and a focused investment to improve critical data capacity.
News and Impact
Leaders of program training African mayors joins GovEx to share progress, best practices
Representatives from the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) Data Programme joined members of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) team on Wednesday morning to discuss their efforts to help leaders of African cities leverage a range of data...
From COVID-19 to Climate Disasters: Why Food Resilience Matters More Than Ever
Communities across the nation are finding creative ways to build more resilient food system, able to withstand disruptions and disasters and respond to community health needs. These communities are addressing issues like high rates of food insecurity, pollution,...
Data Workforce: We Want to Hear From You!
GovEx is conducting a series of virtual focus groups to gather input on the future of data work in local government, and we want to hear from you! Whether you are a leader, HR professional, or a dedicated data officer, we want to know about your experiences working...