IParticipate
The iParticipate project seeks to leverage the use of open government data to enable citizen participation and more accountable governance. CIPESA used open data available from government […]
Public input and engagement platforms
TRAC FM
TRAC FM transforms citizens from passive listeners to active participants by facilitating informed and interactive debate. Through live radio talk-shows and SMS polls we collect data that
Kijiji Yeetu: A Model of Change
Kijiji Yeetu is a Non-profit organization, registered through Kenya Government that has a unique ecosystem for activating our villages’ resources into viable opportunities that impact sustainable development
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Zlto
Civic tech projects can aim at changing citizen’s behaviours. Zlato from South Africa is a digital platform which rewards positive behaviour inside communities thanks to a digital
Twaweza
Twaweza works on enabling children to learn, citizens to exercise agency and governments to be more open and responsive in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. It has programs,
Turn
Turn helps social impact organisations have personal, guided conversations that improve lives at scale. Incubated within Praekelt.org, Turn was born out of the need to reduce the
U-Report
U-Report is a messaging tool that empowers young people around the world to engage with and speak out on issues that matter to them. It works by gathering
Shine Your Eye
Shine Your Eye is an SMS and web platform that facilitates engagement with National Assembly members and other elected officials. Shine your Eye is an initiative of Enough
SEMA
SEMA is an SMS chatbot that facilitates feedback about public institutions and public service delivery. Citizens can send text messages to a public institution after they’ve engaged
People’s Assembly
The People’s Assembly website aims to promote accountability and bridge the gap between ordinary people and their elected representatives. It seeks to promote a greater public voice