The GovMaker Podcast Dreaming about a Ministry of Unbounded Affairs in Canada with Marlieke Kieboom
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Nov 20, 2024 
Marlieke Kieboom, an anthropologist and design chapter director in British Columbia's Ministry of Citizen Services, shares her insights on public service transformation. She introduces the innovative concept of the 'Ministry of Unbounded Affairs' to break traditional departmental barriers. The discussion highlights the importance of collaboration and knowledge co-production in addressing societal challenges. Additionally, Marlieke explores 'rewilding' governance, emphasizing community engagement and the need for relational practices to enhance democratic processes.
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Marlieke's Journey to Public Service
- Marlieke Kieboom shared her journey from the Netherlands to Canada, highlighting her transition from academia to public service.
- Her experience spans ethnographic research, social innovation, and systemic design across continents.
Concept of Ministry of Unbounded Affairs
- The Ministry of Unbounded Affairs imagines solving public challenges without departmental limits.
- Marlieke's blog series sparked collective exploration and dialogue on systemic design in government.
Rewilding Government to Address Complexity
- "Rewilding government" means making systems more relational and less compartmentalized.
- Collaboration across ministries can better address complex societal challenges like the opioid crisis.
