Common civic tech needs across global contexts
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In a year-long series of pro bono clinics, the Civic Tech Field Guide team met with democracy activists working in countries whose democracies are under active threat.
The surprising finding from the consultations was the shared overlap in what these groups reported they needed.
From cybersecurity resources, to self-hosted messaging tech, to warm relationships at big tech platforms, their needs are as specific as they are shared.
Learn about the identified commonalities and resources that begin to address these needs, and what more we, as a field, might be able to do to help.
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Common civic tech needs across global contexts
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In a year-long series of pro bono clinics, the Civic Tech Field Guide team met with democracy activists working in countries whose democracies are under active threat.
The surprising finding from the consultations was the shared overlap in what these groups reported they needed.
From cybersecurity resources, to self-hosted messaging tech, to warm relationships at big tech platforms, their needs are as specific as they are shared.
Learn about the identified commonalities and resources that begin to address these needs, and what more we, as a field, might be able to do to help.
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The critical role of civic technology and cybersecurity in sustaining Russian anti-war civil society in exile
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Learn from Denis Yagodin (Teplitsa) about the strategies and cybersecurity practices of Russian anti-war civil society in exile, including the use of social media, chatbots, and encrypted communication to safely mobilise, share information, and support democratic values. There is a crucial role for cybersecurity in protecting these activities from state surveillance and interference — and upholding democracy.
TICTeC 2024 keynote address: Joining the dots on civic tech and anti-corruption
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At TICTeC 2024 María Baron from Directorio Legislativo shared insights drawn from a rich career working from different angles to support and defend democracy across Latin America and globally. She shared insights into Directorio Legislativo’s digital anti-corruption solution, and approach to consensus building across polarised stakeholders, the latest milestone in their work to strengthen democracies across Latin America and beyond.
Challenges of implementing civic tech projects in adverse environments
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Hear from Courteney Mukoyi (Justice Code Foundation) on the challenges of implementing civic technology in Zimbabwe. Difficulties include poor internet infrastructure, competing platforms for users’ attention — and a hostile dictatorship that will clamp down on anything perceived as anti-government.
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Democracy under threat – how does civic tech have to shift to adapt to the problems of the current era?
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Louise Crow (mySociety),
Enrique Bravo-Escobar (National Endowment for Democracy NED), Helena Puig Larrauri (Build Up), Vakau J.S. (Access Now), Claire Foulquier-Gazagnes (Google) and
María Baron (Directorio Legislativo)
discuss the urgency of the democratic crisis, and how civic technology might need to evolve to enable true democratic governance.
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