Los centros de pensamiento son «asociaciones de investigadores, de áreas diversas del saber, que, mediante la investigación, el debate académico, la producción de documentos y la relación con sectores y problemas estratégicos de la realidad nacional, definen e inciden, a partir de su trabajo en red, en la evaluación y formulación de políticas públicas».

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Landscape Scan of Digital Public Goods Use in Government

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An open library of numerous cataloged studies and resources about the platform

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The Parliamentary Resource Hub (PRHub) is an online knowledge platform that facilitates the sharing of high-quality information on African parliaments, and contributes to strengthening the capacities of parliamentary monitoring organizations (PMOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) through interactive learning to effectively promote parliamentary development in Africa.

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APMON is launching the “Civil Society- Public Finance Management (PFM) e-Course” for parliamentary monitoring organizations to strengthen their understanding and advocacy on parliaments’ role in PFM, debt transparency and accountability.

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Tune in to learn the latest on our work in Democracy, Transparency, Community and Climate.

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The Sunday Show is the weekly (and sometimes more often) podcast from Tech Policy Press.

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Join our newsletter on issues and ideas at the intersection of tech & democracy.

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We’ve put this guide together to point you to some of the brilliant resources available for UK activists.

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Insights about emerging technologies, digital democracy and public policy.

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Cooperative AI is an emerging research field focused on improving the cooperative intelligence of advanced AI for the benefit of all.

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Free online course at ITU Academy funded by the EU

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GovTech Glossary contains definitions of key terms, concepts, and acronyms commonly found in the GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) online survey.

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This publication aims to provide practical, actionable insights and a deep understanding of CivicTech applications to support World Bank Group projects and government initiatives, enhancing transparency, enabling public feedback, and fostering collaboration.

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東京大学内に設置された「デジタル空間社会連携研究機構」を中心に、市民や地域企業、行政、関連団体など多様なステークホルダーが関わり、地域やコミュニティのためのデータ・

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In this podcast, we (Hal and Saya) will explore civictech in Japan and across the world.

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by Micah Sifry

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An OECD global assessment of countries' implementation of its 2017 Recommendation on Open Government

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Civic Tech in Africa with Nathi Mcetywa is a podcast by the Civic Tech Innovation Network. The podcast focuses on the profiling of civic tech initiatives, civic innovators, activists, researchers, social entrepreneurs and others working in the civic tech and other related fields in Africa.

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We begin the series with a video that explains what civic tech is and it’s potential impact in African regions.

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Curated definitions of key terms relevant to collective intelligence, democracy and governance.

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The Future of Collaborative Technology and Democracy

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Hardcover book and online platform providing an overview of over 80 solutions from the European civic tech ecosystem

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The Community Tool Box is a free, online resource for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change.

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Online education platform: "Learn new ways of working at the intersection of innovation, business, and geopolitics, and discover the role you or your organization can play in a future where technology advances freedom."

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Podcast by CitizenLab

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By Aure Schrock. Out in September. The first detailed history of Code for America that examines how democratically designed government systems can collectively improve technology's impact on society.

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This course will provide you with skills to develop an applied understanding of how to use technological platforms to enhance the interface between government and citizens in the delivery of services.

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From the upheavals of recent national elections to the success of the #MyDressMyChoice feminist movement, digital platforms have already had a dramatic impact on political life in Kenya – one of the most electronically advanced countries in Africa.

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Highlighting modernization initiatives from legislatures around the world

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Online course offered through Georgetown University’s Initiative on Technology and Society, the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation and the McCourt School of Public Policy: a continuing education course to help participants rapidly grasp digital fundamentals in a way that is practical and relevant to their work.

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The National Civic League's Quarterly Journal, "One of the Nation’s Oldest and Most Respected Journals of Civic Affairs"

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As we move solidly into 2024, we have been considering how civic infrastructures, currently and in the future, will affect our experiences with technology, our experiences with services we take for granted, and how we relate to one another.

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During our four-week MOOC, you will learn about and explore the fascinating and ever-evolving world of technology and democracy, in particular the impact of artificial intelligence on freedom of expression in elections.

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‘Participate Practically’ is a 10-hour self-paced online course designed to help you plan, launch, administer and evaluate participation projects.

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Your weekly insight into GovTech collaboration and innovation in Europe and Asia

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The Commons Library includes 1000+ educational resources in a range of formats. Topics include campaign strategy, community organising, working effectively in groups, justice and diversity, creative activism, and much more.

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The OECD's 700+ case studies of citizen juries, councils, assemblies, and more

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This publication showcases how governments and civic tech communities around the world can work together to build digital services and projects.

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The Deliberative Democracy Digest publishes a roundup of recent developments in the theory and practice of deliberative democracy. It is the companion piece of the academic publication Journal of Deliberative Democracy (formerly Journal of Public Deliberation).

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Public Sector Network is a social learning platform that exists to help government around the globe break down silos, collaborate, and work together for better outcomes for citizens.

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The Public Interest Tech Webring is a collection of blogs dedicated to civic tech, public interest tech, government tech policy, and similar topics.

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Advocacy Assembly is a free e-learning platform featuring dozens of courses for human rights activists, campaigners and journalists.

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A collection of approachable but well-researched primers on emerging tech and potential benefits and risks

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• The Tech
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Développez votre engagement civique grâce aux outils numériques

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Ampliando Democracia, un podcast para los que el voto les sabe a poco.

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We create engaging courses and events on topics that matter

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Politische Bildung zu diskutieren und zu stärken sind die Ziele der zentralen Fachzeitschrift Journal für politische Bildung.

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Did you know hundreds of scientists have researched what makes activism effective?

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Technoloxia's podcast series that brings you an in-depth look into the digital landscape in North Africa. Latest debates at the intersection of technology, policy and Society.

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