GovEx's mission is to help governments use data to make informed, effective decisions and improve people's quality of life. We do this by: -Providing technical assistance -Connecting academic knowledge to practical government experience -Building governments' capacity to use data for decision making and policy development -Facilitating partnerships between governments for idea sharing and coordination -Helping government leaders think strategically about using data -Developing tools and resources to educate government leaders on the value and use of data -Offering formal, in-depth training through structured curricula, certificate programs, and university courses GovEx is part of Johns Hopkins University’s 21st Century Cities Initiative and a proud partner in What Works Cities. Launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies in April 2015, What Works Cities is a national initiative designed to help 100 mid-sized American cities enhance their use of data and evidence to improve services, inform local decision making, and engage residents.