The RAP ambassadors’ local knowledge has proven to expand CTIN’s knowledge of initiatives across all the regions of the continent and in turn create a wider network of African civic tech initiatives
The Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) and Jamlab Africa are calling on all African art directors, illustrators, 3D designers, animators, motion designers, and graphic designers to participate in this year’s design competition. You are invited to create the brand identity for the CTIF and Jamfest 2023 conference.
Growing and sustaining civic tech initiatives is an arduous task that presents multiple challenges. Financing and funding civic technology activities take up a significant portion of most …
How To Grow & Sustain African Civic Tech Initiatives Read More »
Civic tech is growing strongly, albeit unevenly, across the southern Africa region with a strong focus on democracy and governance. Abstract This paper examines the emerging roles …
Civic Tech in Southern Africa: Alternative Democracy and Governance Futures? Read More »
The Civic Tech Evidence Map is a joint collaborative project by Civic Tech Innovation Network and the South Africa Centre for Evidence. The aim of the Evidence …
The State of Civic Tech Research in Africa: An Evidence Map Read More »
The Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN), in partnership with the South Africa Centre for Evidence (SACE) invites you to join us as we launch the Civic Tech in Africa Evidence Map, where we will present key findings of the Evidence Map.
Do you want to understand the evolution of civic tech trends and opportunities in the context of socio-economic challenges, governance, and social activism? Apply for the course offered by the Wits School of Governance focusing on Civic Tech Innovation happening from the 27th to the 21st of March 2023
Understanding New Funding Directions and Priorities and Implications for African Civic Tech Innovators
This session invited those in the African civic tech space to share their regional perspectives and experiences and explore key trends, challenges and opportunities.
This session showcased open source tools created by civic tech organisations in Africa. The session drew on both insights of and experiences gained while working on civic tech solutions in this context.
