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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

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Space, 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…

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Hello, 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…

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Summit of the Future 2024

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Amara at the Summit

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…

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Phishing: 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…

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Navigating Digital Rights and Civic Space in Africa: FIFAfrica 2024

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DemTech with local MPs

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…

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CyberSim 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…

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Divergent 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…

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Choosing 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…

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TICTeC: The People Crafting the Tech Infrastructure of Democracy

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Panel discussion at the TICTeC Conference with six individuals seated on stage, a large screen behind them displaying a live Twitter feed and Slido.com interaction. The conference banner reads ‘The Impacts of Civic Technology Conference’ and a QR code is visible on the screen for audience engagement.
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Abdellatif Belmkadem (left) and Maurice Sayinzoga (second-from-left) participate in a panel discussion about how civic technology can help to create feedback loops between citizens and government to improve service delivery.

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