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.
Many organizations have genuine intentions in either investing or developing civic tech ideas but may be miles behind in understanding the core reason for one
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When the printing press was invented more than 500 years ago, it was certainly done so with good intentions. However, one of the unintended side effects of that innovation, we know from retrospect, was its use to incite people. Wars, mainly religious wars, were the result.
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Open Call for Virtual Performers at CTIF22 Now Open CTIF and Jamfest have an emergent tradition of celebrating African innovation alongside the recognition and enjoyment of the
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After an exceptionally difficult few years for humanity, this annual report is published as circumstances improve, and we hope mark a turning point in the trajectory of COVID-19. The pandemic intensely compounded already difficult conditions for many Africans, both directly and indirectly. CTIN was not untouched, but we are still here and even more convinced of the need to empower local innovators and tech activists to support their communities through these complex times.
Our Year in Review – Annual Report: 2021 – 2022 Read More »
In this episode, we talk about an initiative aimed at boosting civic participation in issues of democratic governance on the African continent. Justin Arenstein spoke to us about the recently launched Charter Project Africa initiative. We talk about how the Civic Tech landscape in Africa and some initiatives doing great work on the continent.
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We want to hear from you! Take Our Survey Today The Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) wants to better understand its community. As we continue to review
Participate in CTIN’s survey and help us understand how to best serve the community! Read More »
For our upcoming Civic Tech Innovation Forum, we have chosen the theme #DIYAfrica to illustrate the power of taking things into your own hands. For the African
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In conversation with Sylvia Munai, junior project manager at Sauti East Africa, an organisation based in Kenya that provides women-led businesses with market-related information to help them
#DIYAFRICA: Empowering women traders in East Africa Read More »
In conversation with Ibrahima Mbacke, co-founder and manager at LiIFI LED, an organisation that offers access to lighting, high-speed internet and educational content using a LED light
#DIYAFRICA: Using light to connect Africa Read More »