In many innovation settings, ideas are generated over time and managers face a decision about if and how to provide in-process feedback to the idea generators a

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Research Action Design (RAD) uses codesign, community-led research, and development of technology and media to build the power of grassroots social movements.

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With support from the NetGain Partnership, researchers J. Nathan Matias and Sarah Gilbert from CAT Lab and Jo Lukito from the Center for Media Engagement at University of Texas Austin produced two reports that detail the challenges faced by independent researchers who conduct platform research, and provide recommendations for how to overcome them.

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Inclusive User Experience Research, Design, and Testing

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The Community Approach to Research Partnerships (CARP) aims to collaboratively establish academic and community partners...

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Data Science for Social Good Fellowship is a University of Chicago summer program for aspiring data scientists to work on data mining, machine learning, big data, and data science projects with social impact

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Browse resources, connect with other leaders and see practical examples of smart cities approaches that can help your community thrive.

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Helping makers and doers work together to upgrade our city

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Giving Balkans is a first-of-its-kind database on philanthropy in the Western Balkans.

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The CrowdLaw Catalog is a growing repository of 100 CrowdLaw cases from around the world.

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In the spirit of Wikipatterns, this is a collection of patterns and anti-patterns for describing common practices that may help or hinder the conception or design of your civic technology.

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The Government We Need is a podcast exploring the government of the future and how it can best serve everyone.

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With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments.

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If you have an interest in data and putting it into action for social good please join us at Data for Good - Calgary.Data For Good is a collective of volunteer do-gooders, who want to use their powers

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Brings together thinkers and doers in the fields of transportation & technology

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In 2011, government leaders and civil society advocates came together to create a unique partnership—one that combines these powerful forces to promote accountable, responsive and inclusive governance.

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It is time for a new league of heroes to take charge.

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We exist to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive. Wellcome is an independent global charitable foundation.

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This latest edition of the World e-Parliament Report follows up on previous findings and identifies major steps forward in how parliaments are using information and communication technologies (ICT) to engage with citizens.

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The Citizen Lab Summer Institute (CLSI) provides a unique opportunity to meet a diverse group of researchers, practitioners, and advocates and develop new and exciting research that addresses pressing questions for the Internet.

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MetroLab Network is a group of 35 city-university partnerships focused on bringing data, analytics, and innovation to city government.

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The Social-Digital Innovation Initiative is committed to creating a world where social solutions use technologies meaningfully, are impact driven, sustainable and benefit and belong to those who create them.

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Hispanic Heritage Fun Fact: a huge chunk of America used to be Mexico, whose influence and contribution to the well-being of the U.S. can be felt everywhere. Which has the most impact?

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For A Greater Miami

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Center for an Urban Future is a catalyst for smart and sustainable policies that reduce inequality, increase economic mobility, and grow the economy in NYC.

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Share and reuse Interoperability solutions for public administrations, businesses and citizens

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Start using your career to make a difference in one of the world's leading tech for good companies fighting climate change, improving healthcare, reducing inequalities and many other impact areas.

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The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is a collaboration of world-class universities who provide education, tools and research to help catalyse social change for a better world.

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We believe a world that respects our right to be isn’t some far-off destination. It’s something we’re building every day. This is your call to power, to build a world free of harassment. How do you want to get started?

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The Citizens and Technology (CAT) Lab at Cornell University works with online communities to study the effects of technology on the public interest

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Put technology at the service of the general interest

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We are seeking social entrepreneurs who have bold ideas to solve some of the most pressing global challenges and are willing to translate their passion and beliefs into a tangible model to empower social change

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It is to analyze what is wrong with democracy and spark conversations about how to fix it.

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Tech volunteers and activists.

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RNW Media supports local media and impact organizations to master persuasive storytelling techniques and creative formats to create strong narratives on the world’s most pressing issues.

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Protect the Vote is a national coalition of nonpartisan organizations focused on making sure everyone can vote. They have great volunteer opportunities across the country.

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Citizens' Initiative Review processes bring randomly selected and representative panels of voters together to fairly and thoroughly evaluate ballot measures and give voters information they can trust.

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Democracy needs an upgrade

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Focusing on the foundations of the Open City across the public, private, and social sectors

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The Lab uses scientific insights and methods to test and improve policies and provide timely, relevant, and high-quality analysis to inform the District's most important decisions.

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Volunteer & Serve for Community Project

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@llegolahoraCR de votar por las soluciones que revolucionarán Costa Rica

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La Comunidad de Tecnología Cívica en América Latina

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• Ethical tech and responsible tech

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The MuckRock Slack channel is a free, collaborative discussion forum to discuss both the federal Freedom of Information Act as well as state public records laws.

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