Civic Technology
Total 10 Posts
Impact of digital technologies on the civic space
As the recent Uganda elections example affirms, digital technologies are not going anywhere, and unless we act now, they will continue to be used by repressive governments and other actors to not only maintain the status quo but also erode the gains being made by people to challenge this.
GovChat introduces a virtual wallet for their civic technology platform
South African civic technology platform, GovChat, has launched a virtual wallet which will enable citizens to donate money to their chosen causes with ease and no fees.
Afrikan countries need to rethink e-government platforms
Afrikan countries' adoption of e-government platforms hasn't served the majority of their citizens.
The West's unconscious bias against tech in Afrika
The West has an unconscious bias against technology in Afrika.
South African civic technology platform expands to Ghana
South African civic technology platform, GovChat, will officially be launched in Ghana in partnership with the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan during December 2018.
How WhatsApp empowers women in Nigeria
With technology, Nigerian women are able to become agents of their own change.
How civic technology can help governments engage with citizens
Eldrid Jordaan, founder and CEO of GovChat, talks about the tough journey of building the civic technology platform and how it can help governments.