A show that takes the two dullest subjects in the world, government and technology, and makes them irresistibly relevant and undeniably fascinating. (Trust us!)

• podcasts

• The Tech
• The People
• Govtech

We partnered with the Ford Foundation to look at how civil society can strengthen their digital security, what and who is out there to support them, and how they can develop better digital security practices.

• research

• Adjacent Fields
• Digital security and privacy
• Cybersecurity

Toolkit for tracking advertisers on partisan news channels with sampling, data science, and open data.

• Media
• Civic data
• Advocacy tech

Balanced News from the Left, Center and Right

• The Tech
• Media
• Filter bubble poppers

A page that allows candidates and parties to present election campaign finance information.

• The Tech
• Advocacy tech
• Watchdogging and transparency

Pokket℠ connects justice agencies and human service providers with returning citizens to break the cycle.

• recidivism

• The Tech
• Engagement tech
• Adjacent Fields

Free open-source participatory democracy for cities and organizations

• Decidim

• The Tech
• Engagement tech
• Participatory democracy

New urban visions, the final event of the EU-funded DSI4EU project, will see the launch of our experimental index and ideas bank, a pioneering piece of work exploring how city ecosystems and governments can support and work with DSI, and of our new collection of positive visions for the future of DSI.

• The People
• Meet the others
• In-person meetings

A data collaborative company. Using open source tech & data trusts to enhance impact, inform decisions, & increase equity of opportunity.

• The Tech
• Civic data

Drawing on MIT’s legacy of media innovation and its deep commitment to open and accessible information, the MIT Open Documentary Lab brings storytellers, technologists, and scholars together to explore new documentary forms with a particular focus on collaborative, interactive, and immersive storytelling.

• The Tech
• Emerging tech
• Emerging Tech Report Projects

Empowering employers and employees to ensure fair wages

• labor
• Decent work and economic growth

• Data visualization

The premiere national event on building better places

• city
• Sustainable cities and communities

• In-person meetings
• Conferences

Get answers from EU Institutions

• Alaveteli

• The Tech
• Advocacy tech
• Participatory democracy

3d printed homes

• housing

• Adjacent Fields
• Tech for public challenges

OGRX is a platform for browsing and sharing research findings about new, innovative ways to solve public problems.

• The People
• Learn about civic tech
• Research and policy centers

Durban Answers is a city website where Durban citizens can information and services with a simple search. On the website you can find information about licencing issues, health information, public transport, universities, schools, libraries, metro fines etc.

Proof empowers governments to go paperless by streamlining approvals and improving data-driven decisions.

• The Tech
• Govtech
• Bureaucracy tech

The Hive Chicago Fund for Connected Learning (Fund) at The Chicago Community Trust is a funder collaborative that empowers educators to use connected learning principles, including the thoughtful integration of digital media and technology, to help engage youth in meaningful 21st Century learning experiences.

• The People
• Get funding
• Funders & donors

Paris Participatory Budget

• Participatory budgeting
• Participatory budgeting programs

Helping staff and volunteers make accurate referrals across the legal assistance sector in Victoria.

• The Tech
• Govtech
• Adjacent Fields

We train youth to produce high quality data about community assets that everyone can use to improve the human condition.

• youth

• Civic data
• Crowdsourcing
• Citizen science

An open data specification for building and land development permits

• The Tech
• Civic data
• Data schemas and standards

The Quartz Bot Studio builds narrative experiences for messaging and voice platforms.

• The Tech
• Media
• Artificial Intelligence

We are Digital Defense Fund, and we do digital security for the abortion access movement.

• guides
• trainings
• women's health

• Adjacent Fields
• Digital security and privacy
• SMS tools

BriteHeart's mission is to ENGAGE, CONNECT and EMPOWER citizens for positive change through ARTIVISM. #getcivic

• Artistic interventions
• Organize events

Color Of Change’s digital petition and training platform

• racial equity

• Advocacy tech
• Organize campaigns
• Petitions

An open source mapping platform for custom designed maps. Our APIs and SDKs are the building blocks to integrate location into any mobile or web app.

• Mapping platforms

De leukste buurt maak je samen, op een buurtplatform van gebiedonline.

• The Tech
• Engagement tech
• Online forums

A web and mobile app that helps people do more together.

• The Tech
• Advocacy tech
• Campaign tools

The Interface is a daily column about the intersection of social media and democracy.

• The People
• Learn about civic tech
• News and blogs

The Civic Innovation Challenge aims to leverage social science, data, and technology to address complex community challenges, enhance job growth and economic competitiveness, and address equity in our communities.

• The People
• Get funding
• Competitions

We help governments, organizations and companies understand and navigate the increasingly complex urban landscape, and work together to create a sustainable and executable vision for the future, fast.

• Social impact design firms

Uses a mix of cutting edge technologies including 3D modeling, data mining, machine learning, pattern analysis, and virtual reality, to conduct independent investigations into human rights abuses and police killings

• human rights

• The Tech
• Emerging tech
• Emerging Tech report orgs

The Civic Information API allows you to build applications that allow citizens and voters to know about their political representation and voting locations.

• Google

• Civic data
• Voting and elections
• Data schemas and standards

#CreateYourKLA is a civic project that uses data artistry to empower citizens to seek better public services in their communities.

• Civic data

Mouse over peste județe pentru informații detaliate.

• Watchdogging and transparency
• Mapping
• Civic maps

Wir stellen Gesetzestexte und Urteile für alle kostenlos und maschinenlesbar zur Verfügung.

• The Tech
• Govtech
• Civic data

The All-in-One Campaign Management Dashboard for Democrats and Progressives

• partisan

• The Tech
• Civic data
• Advocacy tech

My Country Talks matches political opposites for 1:1 conversations

• The Tech
• Filter bubble poppers

How Do You Like It So Far uses pop culture to take soundings of a society in transition, exploring intersections with civic imagination and engagement, and social and political change. Henry Jenkins and Colin Maclay are your guides on this adventure.

• podcasts

• The People
• Learn about civic tech
• Podcasts

The Center for Humane Technology is a world-class team of former tech insiders and CEOs who are advancing thoughtful solutions to change the culture, business incentives, design techniques, and organizational structures driving how technology hijacks our brains.

• Adjacent Fields
• Ethical tech and responsible tech

Connecting people & data for good

• The Tech
• Govtech
• Engagement tech

Great America PAC is committed to bringing people together

• apps

• Organize campaigns
• Official campaign apps

Governments around the world spend an estimated US$13 trillion through contracts every year. Yet, contracting information is often unavailable for public scrutiny.

• The Tech
• Civic data
• Data schemas and standards

A legislation commenting platform in Kenya

• The Tech
• Engagement tech
• Participatory democracy

Organising community involvement with road safety on a grand scale

• road safety
• speeding
• Vision Zero

• Crowdsourcing
• Pro bono and volunteer
• Help out

Unser Ziel: Politik vor Ort für Sie transparent machen.

The use of prizes and awards is a visible element of the Obama Administration’s efforts to promote innovation in government

• The People
• Get funding
• Awards and prizes

by the City of Denver

• The Tech
• Civic data
• Crowdsourcing

Non-profit organization specialized in helping other organizations through the implementation of innovative technological developments.

• The People
• Nonprofit tech
• Help out