OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. The maps are created using data from portable GPS devices, aerial photography, other free sources or simply from local knowledge. Both rendered images and the vector graphics are available for download under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.

ALTSEAN-Burma (Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma) supports human rights and democracy in Burma.

Uchaguzi

Uchaguzi

Location: Kenya
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Uchaguzi (“decision” in Swahili) was developed to monitor Kenya's 2010 constitutional referendum.

Praja

Praja

Location: India
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Praja collects input on which civic issues are most pressing and encourages citizens to help develop solutions to these issues.

Amatora mu mahoro

Amatora mu mahoro

Location: Burundi
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Amatora mu Mahoro (“Peaceful Elections”) is an Ushahidi-based project created to monitor Burundi’s 2010 elections.

Budget Tracking Tool

Budget Tracking Tool

Location: Kenya
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The Budget Tracking Tool helps the Kenyan public monitor and track money allocated for development in the national budget.

Map Kibera

Map Kibera

Location: Kenya
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Map Kibera is a collaborative attempt to create a public digital map of Kibera, one of Africa's largest slums.