//podcast en-us Tracking civic engagement technology worldwide Technology for Transparency Network Mapping and evaluating technology projects that promote transparency, accountability, & civic engagement around the world Mapping and evaluating technology projects that promote transparency, accountability, & civic engagement around the world David Sasaki outreach@globalvoicesonline.org Technology, Transparency, Accountability, Governance, Politics, World, Global http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/votebd Aparna Ray Vote BD tracks and disseminates information about politicians and electoral candidates in Bangladesh. Vote BD tracks and disseminates information about politicians and electoral candidates in Bangladesh. no Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:54:05 +0100 Executive branch, Legislative branch, Elections, Collect data, Connect and engage http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/jagoree Aparna Ray Jagoree aims to enable the youth of Dhaka, Bangladesh to engage in the political process through informed analysis, advocacy and activism. Jagoree aims to enable the youth of Dhaka, Bangladesh to engage in the political process through informed analysis, advocacy and activism. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/interview_with_jagoree.mp3 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:41:14 +0100 768.731 Municipal, Executive branch, Judicial branch, Legislative branch, Political parties, Media, Government services, Elections, Budgets, Visualize, Connect and engage http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/cgnet-swara Aparna Ray CGNet Swara gives voice to the tribal population of Chattisgarh, India by helping them report local issues using landline or mobile phones. CGNet Swara gives voice to the tribal population of Chattisgarh, India by helping them report local issues using landline or mobile phones. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/cgnet_swara.mp3 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:10:42 +0100 732.97 Sub-national, Media, Government services, Collect data, Mobile, Google SMS http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/praja Namita Singh Praja collects input on which civic issues are most pressing and encourages citizens to help develop solutions to these issues. Praja collects input on which civic issues are most pressing and encourages citizens to help develop solutions to these issues. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/praja-interview.mp3 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:09:24 +0100 478.015 Municipal, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Visualize, Connect and engage, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/association-democratic-reforms Aparna Ray ADR India works to monitor national elections through country-wide SMS and helpline campaigns and an informational website. ADR India works to monitor national elections through country-wide SMS and helpline campaigns and an informational website. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/adrpodcast_final.mp3 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:48:25 +0100 629.002 National, Legislative branch, Elections, Collect data, Connect and engage, Mobile http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/accountability-initiative Namita Singh Accountability Initiative researches and creates innovative tools to promote transparency and accountability in India's public services. Accountability Initiative researches and creates innovative tools to promote transparency and accountability in India's public services. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/ai-interview.mp3 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:53:21 +0100 573.388 National, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Budgets, Visualize, Connect and engage, Traditional http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/investigation-earthquake-student-casualties Carrie Yang Ai Weiwei defied the Chinese government by investigating into the exact identities of the Sichuan Earthquake student casualties. Ai Weiwei defied the Chinese government by investigating into the exact identities of the Sichuan Earthquake student casualties. no Thu, 06 May 2010 06:08:12 +0100 Municipal, Executive branch, Government services, Connect and engage, Traditional, Fanfou, Sina, Twitter http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/free-more-news Carrie Yang Formoren is a twitter-based media source that tries to bring news to its readers the moment it happens. Formoren is a twitter-based media source that tries to bring news to its readers the moment it happens. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_with_Freemoren.mp3 Tue, 04 May 2010 09:41:14 +0100 1162.55 National, Media, Connect and engage, Twitter http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/ijanaagraha Namita Singh An online 'touch-point', between citizens and government, for information, empowerment and accountability. An online 'touch-point', between citizens and government, for information, empowerment and accountability. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_-_Velu_Shankar.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:31:23 +0100 596.062 Municipal, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Collect data, Visualize, Connect and engage http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/fair-play-alliance Jakub Górnicki Creating tools and advocacy campaigns for ethical, transparent, professional public administration in Slovakia. Creating tools and advocacy campaigns for ethical, transparent, professional public administration in Slovakia. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_with_Zuzana_Wienk.mp3 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:26:07 +0100 1677.89 National, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Elections, Budgets, Visualize, Connect and engage, Traditional http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/women-uganda-network Rebekah Heacock The Women of Uganda Network focuses on information sharing and networking, technical support, and using ICT to advocate for gender issues. The Women of Uganda Network focuses on information sharing and networking, technical support, and using ICT to advocate for gender issues. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_with_WOUGNET.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:13:21 +0100 268.095 National, Legislative branch, Civil society organizations, Government services, Connect and engage, DGroups, Facebook, Skype, Twitter http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/kohovoliteu David Sasaki Koho Volit provides Czech and Slovakian voters with a short quiz to match their own voting preferences with those of candidates. Koho Volit provides Czech and Slovakian voters with a short quiz to match their own voting preferences with those of candidates. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/KohoVolit.mp3 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:35:07 +0100 338.103 National, Legislative branch, Political parties, Elections, Visualize, Connect and engage http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/proacceso BennettGordon ProAcceso is dedicated to ensuring the right to access information for all Venezuelans. ProAcceso is dedicated to ensuring the right to access information for all Venezuelans. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Pro-Accesso-FINAL.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:14:13 +0100 595.958 National, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Caracas, civic engagement, Corruption, Freedom of Information, Transparency, Transparency International, Venezuela http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/budget-tracking-tool Rebekah Heacock The Budget Tracking Tool helps the Kenyan public monitor and track money allocated for development in the national budget. The Budget Tracking Tool helps the Kenyan public monitor and track money allocated for development in the national budget. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_with_the_Budget_Tracking_Tool.mp3 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:54:12 +0100 479.504 National, Legislative branch, Government services, Budgets, Visualize, Mobile, FrontlineSMS, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/sudan-vote-monitor Rebekah Heacock The Sudan Vote Monitor helped citizens monitor the country's general elections in April 2010. The Sudan Vote Monitor helped citizens monitor the country's general elections in April 2010. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Intervew_with_Sudan_Vote_Monitor.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:40:57 +0100 550.949 National, Executive branch, Elections, Collect data, Visualize, Mobile, Skype, Ushahidi http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/inmediahk Carrie Yang Inmediahk has influenced many major political issues in HK by providing independently-investigated information. Inmediahk has influenced many major political issues in HK by providing independently-investigated information. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_recording.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:36:36 +0100 1274.04 National, Media, Connect and engage, Traditional, Drupal, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, china, citizen journalism, free speech, human right, Internet, politics, public sphere, social movement http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/centre-monitoring-election-violence Namita Singh An election watchdog group that monitors violence and voting irregularities to ensure an informed electorate. An election watchdog group that monitors violence and voting irregularities to ensure an informed electorate. no Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:46:16 +0100 National, Executive branch, Elections, Collect data, Visualize, Connect and engage, Facebook, Google Maps, Twitter, WordPress http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/kiirti Namita Singh Kiirti is a one-stop citizen reporting and petitioning platform for India addressing civic and governance issues. Kiirti is a one-stop citizen reporting and petitioning platform for India addressing civic and governance issues. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview-Selvam_Velmurugan-Kiirti_0.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:05 +0100 561.293 National, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Collect data, Visualize, Connect and engage, Mobile, FrontlineSMS, Ushahidi http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/cidade-democr%25C3%25A1tica Manuella Maia Ribeiro Cidade Democrática is a software platform that enables Brazilians to document and discuss municipal problems and solutions. Cidade Democrática is a software platform that enables Brazilians to document and discuss municipal problems and solutions. no Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:49:00 +0100 Municipal, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Collect data, Visualize, Connect and engage, Twitter http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/our-budget David Sasaki Our Budget transforms the Tel Aviv municipal budget from a PDF to a spreadsheet format with visualizations. Our Budget transforms the Tel Aviv municipal budget from a PDF to a spreadsheet format with visualizations. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Tel_Aviv_Our_Budget.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:32:07 +0100 678.975 Municipal, Executive branch, Budgets, Visualize, Many Eyes, Microsoft Excel, WordPress http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/african-elections-project Victor Kaonga An online information portal covering and monitoring elections in ten African countries and in three languages. An online information portal covering and monitoring elections in ten African countries and in three languages. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/African_Elections_Project.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:33:03 +0100 523.207 International, Media, Elections, Collect data, Visualize, Connect and engage, Mobile, FrontlineSMS http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/guatemala-visible Renata Avila Representatives from more than 41 organizations put the spotlight on the selection process of key public office nominees. Representatives from more than 41 organizations put the spotlight on the selection process of key public office nominees. no Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:29:36 +0100 National, Executive branch, Judicial branch, Government services, Connect and engage, Traditional, Facebook, Joomla, Twitter, Ustream, Guatemala, Impunity, independence, Judge, judiciary, Justice, NGO, participation, Prosecutor, transition, Transparency, Treasury http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/penang-watch Sopheap Chak Penang Watch is an online complaint channel run by a citizens group with the aim of monitoring and improving local democracy. Penang Watch is an online complaint channel run by a citizens group with the aim of monitoring and improving local democracy. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Penang_Watch.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:08:41 +0100 361.665 Sub-national, Executive branch, Government services, Collect data, Visualize, Connect and engage, Drupal http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/kubatananet Victor Kaonga Kubatana.net aggregates and disseminates information from a network of over 200 organizations in Zimbabwe to encourage advocacy. Kubatana.net aggregates and disseminates information from a network of over 200 organizations in Zimbabwe to encourage advocacy. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Kubatana-net.mp3 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:36:32 +0100 654.785 National, Civil society organizations, Connect and engage, Freedom Fone, FrontlineSMS, WordPress, civil society, Zimbabwe http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/mumbai-votes Namita Singh Mumbai Votes tracks politicians and political parties, comparing their promises to performance in order to better inform voters. Mumbai Votes tracks politicians and political parties, comparing their promises to performance in order to better inform voters. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Mumbai_Votes.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:41:46 +0100 490.998 National, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Political parties, Elections, Visualize, Connect and engage, election, governance, india, Politicians, Voting http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/map-kibera Rebekah Heacock Map Kibera is a collaborative attempt to create a public digital map of Kibera, one of Africa's largest slums. Map Kibera is a collaborative attempt to create a public digital map of Kibera, one of Africa's largest slums. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/Interview_with_Map_Kibera_0.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:36:45 +0100 324.571 Municipal, Civil society organizations, Government services, Collect data, Visualize, Mobile, Traditional, CiviCRM, Facebook, Flickr, Flip Cameras, Google Docs, JOSM, MediaWiki, OpenLayers, OpenStreetMap, Twitter, Ushahidi, WordPress, YouTube http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/internetnecesario Renata Avila Two different platforms helped bridge protest against a tax on the internet from Twitter to Mexico's Congress. Two different platforms helped bridge protest against a tax on the internet from Twitter to Mexico's Congress. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/InternetNecesario.mp3 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:07:53 +0100 442.201 National, Legislative branch, Government services, Connect and engage, Traditional, Flickr, Twitter, WordPress, YouTube http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/adote-um-vereador Manuella Maia Ribeiro Adote um vereador encourages Brazilian citizens to blog about the work of their local elected officials in order to hold them accountable. Adote um vereador encourages Brazilian citizens to blog about the work of their local elected officials in order to hold them accountable. no http://blip.tv/file/get/Oso-CaseStudyAdoteUmVereador412.m4v Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:07:18 +0100 National, Executive branch, Government services, Connect and engage, Wikia http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/sithi Sopheap Chak Sithi is a Cambodian human rights portal that aims to crowdsource and curate reports of human rights violations. Sithi is a Cambodian human rights portal that aims to crowdsource and curate reports of human rights violations. no http://blip.tv/file/get/Oso-CaseStudySithiorg676.m4v Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:33:12 +0100 National, Executive branch, Donors, Visualize, Connect and engage, Google Maps, OpenEvSys http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/mzalendo David Sasaki Mzalendo tracks the performance of Kenya's Parliament by tracking votes, publishing records, and providing analysis and context. Mzalendo tracks the performance of Kenya's Parliament by tracking votes, publishing records, and providing analysis and context. no http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org/sites/default/files/01_Interview_with_Ory_Okolloh_of_Mzalendo.com_.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:43:57 +0100 590.132 National, Legislative branch, Government services, Visualize, Connect and engage, WordPress, Accountability, Comments, Kenya, Parliament http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/vota-inteligente David Sasaki Vota Inteligente aims to use technology provide Chilean citizens with more information about their elected officials. Vota Inteligente aims to use technology provide Chilean citizens with more information about their elected officials. no http://blip.tv/file/get/Risingvoices-InterviewWithFelipeHeusserOfVotaInteligente811.m4v Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:40 +0100 National, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Government services, Visualize, Facebook, FixMyStreet, Google Maps, Joomla, Twitter, Chile, Elections http://transparency.globalvoicesonline.org//project/ishki admin Ishki.com is a complaint brokerage which collects and organizes complaints from local citizens about the public and private sector. Ishki.com is a complaint brokerage which collects and organizes complaints from local citizens about the public and private sector. no http://blip.tv/file/get/Oso-CivicEngagementJordanIshkicom603.m4v Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:06:59 +0100 Municipal, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Private sector, Government services, Collect data, Traditional, Drupal, Yamli, Complaints, Corporate, Discussion, Government, Ideas, Public Works, Watchdog