June 11, 2025
Learn from real-world case studies involving Brazilian journalists, showing how the act of connecting disparate datasets has enabled patterns of corruption, environmental violations, and misuse of public resources to be uncovered.
The core examples highlight cases where civic technology facilitated investigations that resulted in tangible changes, such as exposing systemic environmental infractions by major corporations or identifying links between government contracts and sanctioned entities. These investigations prompted public discourse, increased government oversight, and fostered greater accountability.
Data and evidence underscore the impact, including metrics such as the number of investigative reports generated, policy shifts influenced by published findings, and feedback from civil society and governmental bodies. Such approaches can be replicated in other regions, especially where access to information is constrained, to strengthen democratic processes.
By focusing on outcomes and lessons learned, this session aims to provide civic tech practitioners, researchers, and policymakers with actionable insights on using technology to defend democratic values and promote transparency, demonstrating how pro-democracy tech can achieve real-world change.