We are in the business of driving social change through policy innovation.
Unlike other tech solutions for citizen engagement, Civonus goes far beyond simply taking the pulse of the public. The power of our platform lies in its carefully designed policy-making process with best practices integrated into every step.
The Best Practices
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Our Vision
Our vision is to empower leaders to build the best world for future generations by making the best policy decisions today.
Our Mission
To realize our vision, we are committed to building the best digital governance process and continuously evolving to meet the needs of our 21st century global village.
Our Values
Respect
We value every voice in the policy-making process and respect differences of opinion. We create spaces for courteous and kind dialogue and foster a culture where all perspectives are heard and considered. We believe that true progress is achieved through mutual respect and understanding.
Transparency
We are committed to being open and clear about our actions and decisions. By being proactive in our communications and honest about our limitations, we strive to build trust and foster a culture of openness. Transparency is at the core of our mission to make policy-making processes more accessible and accountable and we believe in walking the walk.
Innovation
We embrace curiosity and open-mindedness so we can discover new and novel ways of doing things in every facet of our business. Our commitment to continuous improvement in governance drives us to take smart risks. We are willing to fail so that we can learn and move forward. Innovation is a cornerstone of our approach to building the best world.
Good Governance
We are dedicated to integrity, fairness, and accountability in all our actions. We believe deeply in the tenets of good governance and apply them rigorously in our operations and interactions. Our commitment ensures that we lead by example and set a standard for others to follow.
Courage
We take action because it is the right thing to do, even when it is the hard thing to do. We leave our egos at the door to learn and do better for all that we serve. Our mission is to help our clients make brave decisions that will change the world, embodying the heroic spirit that drives us forward.
Excellence
We are committed to the highest standards of quality in everything we do. By seeking out the best research and actively soliciting client feedback to guide our platform development, we strive to deliver an exceptional experience from start to finish. We are equally obsessed with providing unparalleled customer service. Excellence is embedded in our DNA, permeating every aspect of our business.
Our Beginnings
Founded by Robert Hughes, a retired CAO with 30+ of experience in public service, Civonus represents the culmination of over two decades of thinking, research and development.
The result is a curated policy-making process designed for 21st-century citizen engagement.
The Civonus platform is rooted in best practices that ensure the most sustainable, equitable, and evidence-based policy-making process.
Its design engages citizens, fosters cooperation among governments, and empowers leaders to make the best-informed policy decisions for their communities, society, and the planet.
Since our official launch as a company in 2022, we have been connecting with leaders from every level of government and public institutions, such as universities and colleges, to demonstrate the incredible power of our policy-making platform.
Our Founder
Our founder, Robert Hughes, is a professional engineer and former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with over 30+ years of experience in public sector management . He brings a breadth and depth of experience in executive leadership, public sector management, critical thinking, emergency planning, policy-making, strategic planning, and collaborative practices to the table.
During his long tenure as CAO for the Town of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Robert was deeply committed to implementing leading practices in the municipality’s policy-making process.
His passion for citizen engagement, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and open government served as guiding pillars of his work as Stratford’s CAO.
In 2021, Robert retired from public service to focus on building Civonus and helping leaders in the public sector harness the power of public policy for the greater good.
