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DemTech GIFt Guide 2024
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It’s gift giving season, and the DemTech team has been working all year to create the tools and resources for all the politicos in your life. Here are the highlights and our recommendations to help you give the …
Read MoreSpace, Satellites, and Democracy
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Satellite technology is undergoing rapid advancements, transforming remote communication and opening up new avenues for people around the world to engage more effectively in democratic processes. However, this evolution brings…
Read MoreHello, World!
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My name is Nahian Reza Sabriet, and I am joining NDI’s Democracy and Technology team as a Temporary Project Assistant (TPA).
My interest in the non-profit sector began through my grandmother’s…
Read MoreSummit of the Future 2024
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In September 2024, on the side of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the UN held the Summit of the Future, a two-day…
Read MorePhishing: An Evolving Threat
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You've probably heard of phishing before, maybe attended training on it, and likely received phishing messages yourself, but Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to refresh your knowledge and remind yourself that phishing…
Read MoreNavigating Digital Rights and Civic Space in Africa: FIFAfrica 2024
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As Africa undergoes a rapid digital transformation, the question of how to best safeguard digital rights while maintaining a free and open civic space has become increasingly urgent. Across the continent, stakeholders from all…
Read MoreCyberSim Ghana: DemTech Pilots Digital Security Learning Game for Election Observers
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Earlier this year, DemTech visited longtime NDI partners at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana) in Accra. Over three days, NDI worked with members of CDD Ghana’s elections, IT, and communications teams to help…
Read MoreDivergent Narratives and Geopolitical Complexities: Russian Propaganda in Belarus, Kosovo, and Tanzania
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Note: The blog was written by a member of the Info/Tegrity Network
Three different countries, three different economic and political situations, and three different cultures. However, they have something…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Contact Management System: From spreadsheets to CRMs
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Editor’s Note: If you like this blog, you’ll like How DemTech Supports Digital Organizing Around the…
Read MoreTICTeC: The People Crafting the Tech Infrastructure of Democracy
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