Founded in 2013, the Institut de gouvernance numérique (IGN) aims to promote more informed, participatory, and strategic decision-making within organizations by encouraging open and collaborative governance practices supported by digital tools. IGN positions itself as a key reference in the development and implementation of innovative, value-creating governance approaches based on evidence. Its work is guided by core values of stakeholder participation, inter-organizational collaboration, and transparency in information access. This commitment to inclusion and transparency reflects its dedication to data ethics and to a more democratic model of digital governance, where decisions gain legitimacy through consultation and fact-based analysis.
IGN provides strategic guidance, training, and applied research services to support organizations through digital transformation. Its multidisciplinary team advises leaders on project management, funding, process optimization, administrative streamlining, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder engagement. It designs collaborative frameworks that promote best practice sharing and change management, and offers training in open governance, change management, and sustainable digital transformation. The Institute also acts as a mandatary for the Quebec government in administering public financial support for digital transition. These initiatives allow IGN to directly support businesses in adopting innovative technologies and methods, by financing digital diagnostics, project planning, and tailored expert assistance. This intermediary role places IGN as a modernization catalyst, structuring ambitious projects while remaining attuned to the specific needs of communities and industries.
This strategic role is especially evident in the construction sector, where IGN leads structural transformation projects. In an industry facing productivity and modernization challenges, the Institute proposes solutions that foster improved data flow and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. It promotes a cultural shift grounded in transparency, participation, and shared accountability. IGN supports the adoption of collaborative tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), which enables all project actors to work from a unified digital model. This method reduces disputes, facilitates asset management, and enhances project quality. In collaboration with professional associations and government partners, IGN drives sustainable and human-centered transformation in construction, where trust and accountability serve as performance levers.
More broadly, IGN plays a role in shaping digital practices and ethical data governance across Quebec. It contributes to strategic discussions, publishes policy briefs, submits recommendations, and advises public leaders on digital transformation strategies. The Institute advocates for more responsible data governance and greater citizen empowerment in the use of digital technologies. Through its actions, IGN helps develop norms and practices that serve the public good, keeping humans at the center of the digital ecosystem.
