Civic tech in Africa: people and technology dynamising our democracies Benin – Kenya – Senegal – Tunisia
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The study explores the role of digital tools in enhancing democracy across Africa, focusing on four countries: Benin, Kenya, Senegal, and Tunisia. It examines how civic tech initiatives, such as Ushahidi, PesaCheck, and Al Bawsala, have used technology to promote transparency, civic engagement, and the monitoring of public actions. The study highlights the impact of these tools in improving access to information, engaging communities, and supporting democratic processes, while also addressing challenges like misinformation. It aims to inspire further development of civic tech to strengthen African democracies.
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