Digital Government Network

Highlights

The Digital Government Network empowers governments to use human-centered approaches to design and deliver digital government services that are accessible, effective, and equitable—helping ensure they meet people’s needs and expand economic opportunity.

The Digital Government Network (DGN) advances a shared vision that all people have equitable access to easy-to-use, responsive government services.

The DGN supports inclusive, cross-cutting communities of practitioners who build the knowledge, skills, and practices needed for human-centered digital service delivery.

Through responsive programming and opportunities to showcase government work, the DGN empowers governments to design and deliver digital government services that are accessible, effective, and equitable—grounded in real needs and focused on expanding economic opportunity.

The DGN is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, and vendor neutral initiative of the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University, which brings deep expertise in practitioner-driven research and hands-on technical assistance.

Get Involved

Join the Digital Government Network! By subscribing to the DGN, you’ll become part of a national community of digital government leaders and receive updates on events, research, and engagement opportunities, including our monthly newsletter. You’ll also gain access to the DGN Slack community and opportunities to connect with peers across government.

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Communities of Practice

Digital Government Network Communities of Practice (CoPs) at the Beeck Center bring together people with shared goals to solve real challenges, exchange best practices, and strengthen digital government work. These communities drive better government services and support the people leading change. Our current CoPs include:

Interest Areas

The Digital Government Network offers additional opportunities to engage on select topics. These spaces are for practitioners who want to learn, share, and collaborate on these topics. They allow you to connect with peers, exchange resources, and stay informed about relevant discussions and opportunities. Members may join a Google Group for the topic(s) they select. Government practitioners will also be sent an invitation to join a closed Slack space. All members will receive guidance on our communications norms and the different ways to engage.

Digital Government Hub

The Digital Government Hub is a dynamic, open-source library for anyone using design, data, and technology to improve government services. As the information center for the Digital Government Network, it showcases a rich collection of resources and real-world examples of digital transformation, as well as Beeck Center research.

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the Digital Government Network and ways to stay connected? Please email us at digitalgovernmentnetwork@georgetown.edu.

Project Reports & Resources

Implementing Benefits Eligibility + Enrollment Systems: State Responses to H.R. 1

Throughout summer 2025, our team at the Digital Benefits Network at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University conducted interviews with leaders from seven states. These states operate, or are building, integrated eligibility and enrollment (IEE) systems for core public benefit programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and child care.

Oct. 21, 2025

State Chief Data Officer Survey

To better understand the current state of data leadership in the U.S., the Beeck Center’s State Chief Data Officer Network partnered with the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) to conduct research exploring the role of state chief data officers (CDO), with the purpose of documenting the role’s ongoing evolution, including its responsibilities, authority, accomplishments, and challenges.

Oct. 1, 2025

Digital Benefits Ecosystem Directory + Map

The Digital Benefits Ecosystem Directory + Map is a new tool for practitioners to easily find organizations—of all types—which are transforming delivery of public benefits and services.

Jul. 8, 2025