ESBC
Evidence-based Strategy & Benchmarking for digital government, smart cities, and public sector innovation in Europe.
What is ESBC?
ESBC is a lean, evidence-based framework and toolkit for designing, prioritising, and monitoring digital transformation initiatives in the public sector and cities.
It combines international benchmarks, real project experience, and practical tools to help decision-makers move from high-level strategy to concrete, implementable digital projects.
What ESBC provides
Digital maturity mapping
Assessment of current capabilities using international digital maturity and smart city indicators.
Portfolio design
Prioritisation of digital projects based on impact, feasibility, funding opportunities, and organisational readiness.
Monitoring & dashboards
Simple, transparent dashboards to track progress, KPIs, and the real impact of digital initiatives.
Mentoring & capacity building
Support for teams, municipalities, and organisations to build internal skills and sustain innovation.
ESBC methodology
- Diagnosis: Collect data, review existing services, and understand stakeholder needs.
- Mapping: Compare current status with European and international benchmarks.
- Design: Build a realistic roadmap of projects, quick wins, and structural reforms.
- Execution & mentoring: Support implementation, monitor progress, and adjust based on evidence.
Example use cases
Smart cities portfolios
Integrated view of smart city projects: mobility, environment, public spaces, digital services, and citizen engagement.
Digital government services
Hackathons & innovation programs
Frameworks for thematic hackathons, idea selection, and post-event follow-up to move prototypes into pilots.
Why work with ESBC?
- Bridges policy, technology, and real-world implementation in the public sector.
- Focuses on measurable impact – not just on launching new platforms.
- Adapts to different sizes and realities: from small municipalities to large national organisations.
- Builds local capacity so teams can sustain digital transformation beyond a single project.
Let’s talk
Curious how ESBC could support your city, organisation, or programme? Get in touch for a short, no-obligation conversation.
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