DGA earns ISO innovation management certification

Riyadh, Oct 21 (SPA/APP): The Digital Government Authority (DGA) has obtained the ISO 56001:2024 innovation management system certification, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and recognized by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
The certification recognizes the DGA’s fulfillment of all the requirements of the international standard for establishing and developing an innovation management system. This achievement reflects the authority’s commitment to applying global best practices and fostering a culture of innovation as a core pillar of sustainable digital transformation.
The ISO 56001:2024 standard provides an advanced framework for building an integrated innovation management ecosystem within government entities. The standard guides organizations in setting directions and policies, implementing governance and monitoring mechanisms, engaging stakeholders, and running awareness and change management programs to sustain a culture of innovation.
The DGA’s institutional innovation system includes a governance framework for innovation activities, programs for generating, assessing, and adopting ideas, and awareness initiatives to engage its employees. These efforts help enhance operational efficiency, improve services, and transform ideas into tangible projects that positively impact institutional and national performance.
Obtaining this certification reaffirms the DGA’s commitment to embedding innovation as a core operational approach, supporting continuous improvement and excellence to achieve meaningful organizational and national outcomes.