The use of algorithms in public administration can make our public affairs more convenient, accurate and faster, but it is important to be aware of the limitations of these technologies. Report 2.0

K-Monitor aimed to make Parliamentary data more accessible.

• Government transparency

PwO is a technical consultancy that specializes in 0->1 product development and technology enablement in complex stakeholder environments, frequently touching government or the built environment, and often related to innovation and/or user experience-first initiatives.

• Build something
• Govtech vendors
• Building in the private sector

Our global editorial team of almost 50 journalists and about 300 freelancers covers the world’s under-reported stories at the heart of aid, development, women’s and LGBT+ rights, human trafficking, property rights, climate change and social innovation. We make our stories available free of charge to hundreds of smaller media outlets and non-government organisations around the world.

• Media
• Journalism
• Story-based campaigns

CIGI builds bridges from knowledge to power by conducting world-leading research and analysis to offer innovative policy solutions for the digital era.

• Govtech
• Emerging tech
• Research and policy centers

A critical review of the accuracy of countries' submissions to the OECD's AI Policy Observatory site, tracking national government AI programs

• reports

• Govtech
• Artificial Intelligence
• Government AI strategies

The European Democracy Hub acts as a hub for expertise on European democracy support, bringing together analysts and policymakers. 

• Participatory democracy
• Foundation initiatives

The Chanzo Initiative exists at the interface between advocacy and journalism. It is founded to uplift the voices of the underreported, vulnerable, and marginalized communities in Tanzania with the goal to make Tanzania the best place to live for everyone regardless of class, creed, sexual orientation and nationality.

• Media
• Journalism
• Engagement journalism

This report provides an overview of how various EMAs work, a review of popular EMAs and their notable features (LINE, Signal, Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp, and WeChat), and examples of how EMAs have been used for political manipulation

• reports

• Media
• Fight disinformation
• Messaging

Promoting research & capacity building on digital rights in Africa

• Ethical tech and responsible tech
• Research and policy centers
• Cybersecurity

The Civic AI Handbook is for digital leads of civic organisations who want to develop generative AI strategies for their organisations / departments / teams.

• guides

• Artificial Intelligence
• Generative AI

Solving technological problems in the legislative process for House of Representatives Members, Committees, and staff.

• Govtech
• Parliamentary and Legislative Tech
• Internal government tech capacity

POPVOX Foundation works to inform and empower people and make government work better for everyone.

• Govtech
• Engagement tech
• Bureaucracy tech

In the project “reframe[Tech] – Algorithms for the Common Good”, we are committed to ensuring that efforts to develop and use algorithms and artificial intelligence are more closely aligned with the common good.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Ethical tech and responsible tech
• Algorithmic transparency

Foxglove is a non-profit that fights to make tech fair for everyone.

• Adjacent Fields
• Ethical tech and responsible tech

Our mission is to radically improve policy making through design, innovation and people-centred approaches.

• Govtech
• Innovation teams and labs
• Co-design

We empower changemakers with the knowledge, skills and resources to hold power to account.

• Media
• Funders & donors
• Artistic interventions

The project produces information on new forms of digital power and enables people to make a difference in matters that are important to them.

• Participatory democracy
• Public Private Partnerships

The Panoptykon Foundation arose from the belief that negative social phenomenon should not be ignored, along with the belief that – thanks to knowledge, commitment, and determination – we can change the world around us and make sure that surveillance is curtailed.

• Adjacent Fields
• Digital security and privacy
• Digital rights

MAPLE makes it easy for anyone to view and submit testimony to the Massachusetts Legislature about the bills that will shape our future.

• Participatory democracy
• Parliamentary and Legislative Tech
• Communicating with the government

A pilot program that connected a cohort of volunteer experts with City staff to answer questions and make recommendations using best practices in user research. Seattle By Design is a partnership between U.S Digital Response (USDR) and Seattle Innovation & Performance.

• cities

• Govtech
• Design
• Co-design

Today, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is releasing guidance detailing new steps that Federal agencies should take to make it easier for interested members of the public to voice their views in the regulatory process.

• Participatory democracy
• Communicating with the government
• Regulation

We are Bingwa Civic Tech Lab, a youth-led initiative based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting technically the community and civil society organisations through co-creative and collaborative processes to implement digital solutions informing decision makers and different stakeholders to improve social services

• trainings
• Gender Equality

• Hubs

The Digital Services team works to make city services more accessible and inclusive for Chicago residents. It’s our mission to listen, amplify, and design with the community to build better technology experiences for everyone.

• cities

• Govtech
• Design

An open source Policy Toolkit for cities to develop digital policies that put citizens at the center, tackle Sustainable Development Goals and make Governments more open, transparent, and collaborative.

• guides
• cities

• Playbooks and design principles

Vetted methods, key principles, inspiring stories and experts from around the world

• Participatory democracy
• Playbooks and design principles
• Collective intelligence

A commitment to make digital technologies work for, not against, democracy and human rights. It underlines the joint responsibility of governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, and technology companies to develop and use digital technologies to the benefit of democracy and human rights.

• Adjacent Fields
• Ethical tech and responsible tech
• Digital security and privacy

Finnish government tools to make it easy for government offices to assess and improve upon their digital service delivery

• Govtech
• Evaluate impact
• Digital transformation

Powerfully simple open access tools for a just and kind information age.

• Adjacent Fields
• Open knowledge
• Open science

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

• guides

• Advocacy tech
• Learn about civic tech
• Organize campaigns

.ORG Impact Awards (OIAs) recognizes and rewards those who have achieved meaningful success, often overcoming difficult challenges with few resources. These people and organizations work tirelessly – together –  in pursuit of their missions – not for recognition or financial gain, but to simply make the world a better place.

• Nonprofit tech
• Awards and prizes

ConsiliumBots uses technology and data to help people make important decisions by turning complex and underutilized information into virtual assistance and personalized recommendations across education, housing, and other areas of government programs. Research has shown that providing relevant information at the right time can make a significant difference in students' trajectory by reducing school dropouts and introducing education options with better job prospects. They have so far created 36 digital solutions to address information asymmetries, supporting 3.9 million parents, students, and teachers from over 7 countries in the region. Some of these digital solutions have now been adopted as national public policies.

• Access social benefits
• Behavioral economics programs

The Brussels Urban Summit (BUS) brings together three international city conferences: the 14th Metropolis World Congress, the Eurocities Annual Conference and the sixth OECD Champion Mayors Summit for Inclusive Growth Initiative. It gathers over 300 cities worldwide and more than 1000 politicians, experts and representatives of civil society to exchange ideas and set the priorities for sustainable, affordable, and liveable cities going forward.

• cities

• Meet the others
• Conferences

Diagnosing perceived and actual risks impeding responsible AI acquisition in government

• reports

• Govtech
• Artificial Intelligence
• Procurement

Ukrainian digital government app

• apps

• Govtech
• Digital transformation
• Biometrics

The Global Media Registry is a non-profit social enterprise that supports transparency, accountability and pluralism in our shared digital information space. We are a solution hub for newsrooms, regulators and policy makers, and for all stakeholders that engage with the media industry.

• Media
• Media and social media analysis

We identify political changemakers in Europe and provide them with financial resources, strategic advice, practical support and a community of practice to advance their mission of reimagining politics.

• Get funding
• Funders & donors

The report is based on a survey of 7,500+ civil society organizations (CSOs) from 136 countries who answered questions about the barriers that they, and the communities they serve, face when it comes to digital equity.

• reports
• Reduced inequalities

• Adjacent Fields
• Connectivity

A report for lawmakers, governments and policymakers at national and European level, 2023

• reports

• Engagement tech
• Participatory democracy
• Fieldwide resources

We help changemakers use video to create more impact by enhancing their knowledge, strategies, technology, networks, and storytelling skills.

• Media
• Narrative tech
• Story tech

A new, independent global science organization committed to providing actionable scientific knowledge about threats to the world’s information environment

• Media
• Fight disinformation
• Research and policy centers

Georgetown has partnered with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to invest $30 million in a nonpartisan institute that helps policymakers and tech industry leaders address pressing issues related to technology, policy and ethics and make informed decisions on how technology is used to shape, produce and share information across platforms.

• Research and policy centers
• Academia
• Tech or Digital Policy

Use this design system to make government services consistent with GOV.UK. Learn from the research and experience of other service teams and avoid repeating work that’s already been done.

• Govtech
• Playbooks and design principles
• Design

The interactive story game aims to inspire young people to stand for what they believe is right and become active in civil society and non-governmental organizations.

• Games and gamification
• Media literacy

A housing platform that simplifies, centralizes, and makes it easy for people to search and apply for affordable housing.

• housing

• Govtech
• Access social benefits

PartyParty is a source for in-depth reporting on political changemakers, political parties and political trends across Europe.

• Advocacy tech
• Organize campaigns
• News and blogs

What would you like to do for your community? We want to help make it happen.

• Engagement tech
• Participatory democracy
• Social impact design firms

IDinsight is a mission-driven global advisory, data analytics, and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact.

• Data science for social good
• Evaluate impact

We equip progressive leaders and movements with innovative digital solutions to make social change possible

• partisan

• Advocacy tech
• Organize campaigns
• Campaign organizations

FPF brings together industry, academics, civil society, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore the challenges posed by emerging technologies and develop privacy protections, ethical norms, and workable best practices in these areas and more.

• Adjacent Fields
• Ethical tech and responsible tech
• Digital security and privacy