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Chequeado: A fact-checking movement
For individuals to engage in civic action, vote in a way that aligns with their values, or even make decisions that affect their daily lives, they need to be well informed. While information has never been more readily available,...
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The ODI secures $2.5m from Omidyar Network to help deliver its mission...
Omidyar Network's Governance & Citizen Engagement Initiative has renewed its support to the Open Data Institute with a $2.5 million grant. Funding will allow the ODI to build on and advance expertise in its current programs...
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A new social contract for digital democracy
Over the last couple of years, we have been focused on studying how political culture is polarised and democracy is weakened by the structure and externalities of the digital media marketplace.
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Steady capital now available for Indian civic tech startups as Omidyar...
Omidyar Network and Village Capital invite entrepreneurs to solve tough civic and social challenges in infrastructure, education, health, sanitation, governance, and administration through the recently launched Civic Tech...
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Privacy International: The right to privacy
Used responsibly, data has the potential to empower citizens and develop communities around the world. It also presents complex challenges regarding the way it is collected and handled.
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ITS Rio: Technology for good
Policy-making in Brazil has historically suffered from a lack of public engagement. As a result, many public policies reflect a narrow view of issues as defined by powerful stakeholders.
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Infrastructure, waste management and traffic control require maximum civic...
A survey by Omidyar Network has highlighted an urgent need for innovation in civic technology – technology that enables citizens to engage with the government and/or each other in order to drive participation in public...
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Data & Society: AI accountability
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to automate decisions which significantly impact our lives is accelerating. These data-centric tools are now being employed by public and private entities for everything from the tailoring...
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What is next for the media eco-system in Kenya?
It is no secret that the media industry in Kenya is going through challenging times. While in the past, Kenya’s media has frequently been cited as the strongest in East Africa, thanks to constitutional protections...
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Code for America: Civic hacking for a 21st century government
What would it take for government services to be as effective and efficient as the best consumer services you use today?
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Nossas: Giving Brazilians a voice
In Brazil, most public services are delivered by local governments. More than ever, they are directly responsible for addressing the pressing needs of the public – from employment to education, transportation to healthcare.
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Using mobile action to power change
Amandla! Awethu! This popular South African rallying cry was a powerful symbolic act against oppression during the fight against the apartheid regime - a demand that the people govern themselves. Meaning “Power!...
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