June 13, 2024
In Nigeria, Budeshi, the open-contracting civic tech tool, has emerged as a pivotal platform that facilitates transparency and accountability in public procurement.
Data derived from Freedom of Information requests is published on the Budeshi platform to allow thorough procurement monitoring exercises across various Nigerian states. Journalists have been trained and communities empowered to independently investigate and report on discrepancies in contract execution.
Methods include advocacy campaigns directed at implementing agencies and government bodies, addressing issues such as substandard implementation, and data paucity within communities, ultimately leading to better policy decision-making and improved service delivery.
The results have been profound, with heightened civic participation, as evidenced by communities taking proactive steps to address deficiencies in service delivery.