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SUMMARY:Session 1A: Election Reflection: Are we achieving anything? Democracy and Elections: Lessons from the election mega/super year
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: 29 October 2024 \nTime: 11:30 – 13:00 \nFormat: Workshop \nVenue: Accelerator Ground Floor (North)\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nHost: amandla.mobi \nFacilitator: Koketso Moeti \nSpeakers\n\nProf. Admire Mare\, University of Johannesburg (UJ)\n\nWanjiru Nguhi\, Fumbua Network\n\n\nHabib Sheidu\, AdvoKC\, AUCTF\n\n\nSession Overview\nIn the session “Election Reflection? Are We Making Any Progress?” We will dive deep into the often intricate and opaque world of electoral processes\, examining what lies beneath the surface of democratic governance and electoral reforms in the context of the African civic tech ecosystem. This session is designed to provide an introspective look at the evolution of democratic practices\, the role of technology in shaping elections\, including electoral campaigns and struggles for democratisation and civic agency. Responding to the question: #underthehood of Democracy & Governance: Are we making any progress?  \n 
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/session-1a-election-reflection-are-we-achieving-anything-democracy-and-elections-lessons-from-the-election-mega-super-year/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day1,uth-Day1
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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SUMMARY:Morning Break
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URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/morning-break-2/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day1,uth-Day1
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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SUMMARY:CTIF24 Opening Plenary: Understanding the intersection between tech\, community and the self
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: 29 October 2024 \nTime: 09:00 – 11:00am \nFormat: Plenary \nVenue: iClub\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nHost: Mqondisi Mavundla\, Programme Coordinator\, Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) \nSpeakers\nOpening Address: Mark Harris\, CEO\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nKeynote Address: Prof. Lynne Morris\, Deputy Vice Chancellor\, Wits University \nPanel Speaker: Angela Minayo\, Article 19 Eastern Africa \nPanel Speaker: Hamid Khayar Oumar Defallah\, Chad Innovation Hub \nPanel Speaker: Yvonne Eweka\, Cc-Hub \nInteractive Activity: Ubuntu Lab Institute (Mutsa Samuel and Thabani Mlilo) \nSession Overview\nThe Opening Plenary for the Civic Tech Innovation Forum will set the stage for CTIF24 with a dynamic exploration of the year’s theme: #UnderTheHood. This session will delve into the layers beneath the surface of technology\, community\, and personal engagement within the civic tech ecosystem. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and inspire participants to consider the deeper implications and opportunities present in the field of civic technology. \nSession Objectives\n1. Illuminate the Theme: \n\nIntroduce the #UnderTheHood theme and its multi-layered focus on technology\, community\, and self. Explain how this theme will guide the discussions and activities throughout the conference.\nSet the context for the conference by outlining the major questions and areas of exploration\, including the technology “black box\,” community resources and creativity\, and personal capabilities within the civic tech ecosystem.\n\n2. Showcase Innovations and Insights \n\nPresent key innovations\, tools\, and techniques that are driving change in the civic tech sector. Highlight examples from Africa and around the world that illustrate how technology is being harnessed for positive impact.\nShare insights on how these innovations are reshaping civic engagement and empowering communities\n\n3. Inspire Reflection and Engagement: \n\nEncourage participants to reflect on their own roles within the civic tech ecosystem. What hidden talents\, skills\, and passions can they bring to the table? How can they leverage their unique capabilities to contribute to positive change?\nFacilitate an interactive discussion on the collective capacity of the ecosystem. What are the strengths and resources within our communities\, and how can they be better utilized?\n\n4. Set the Stage for Collaboration: \n\nFoster a sense of collective purpose and collaboration among attendees. Highlight opportunities for networking\, knowledge sharing\, and collaboration that will be available throughout the conference.\nProvide an overview of the conference agenda\, including key sessions\, workshops\, and discussions that will further explore the #UnderTheHood theme.
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/opening-plenary/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day1,uth-Day1
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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SUMMARY:Registration & Media Briefing/Breakfast
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URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/registration-media-briefing-breakfast/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day1,uth-Day1
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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