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Challenge Accepted: Driving Innovation through Competition
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There’s something about being presented with a challenge that inspires people to be innovative. Perhaps that’s why an organization like USAID launched its Grand Challenges for Development…
Read MoreDucking Censorship: There’s an app for that
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Internet and mobile technology have become a part of everyday life for most around the world. As smartphone access to the internet expands it’s no surprise then that the number of mobile apps on the market has also grown rapidly in recent years,…
Read MoreBeck gets real.
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After nearly 3 years of tech4dem-ness with the NDItech crew, I'm heading off to join the Open Technology Fund! It's been a fun ride here, where I've been able to nerd out on…
Read MoreCitizen Participation and Technology: A Look at the Social Media Landscape in Nigeria
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Since Nigeria's transition from military to civilian rule, NDI has worked closely with civic and political organizations to support the development of the country's newly formed democratic institutions. Although the quality of elections in…
Read MoreNDI Study: Participation & Technology
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We’ve recently released a study that examines the role digital technologies play in increasing citizen participation and fostering accountability in government through our programs. Along…
Read MoreJoin the team!
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Forced to choose between your love of politics, international development…
Read MoreWe're In a People Business, Not a Computer Business
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We recently wrapped up hiring for an intern and wow are there a lot of great candidates interested in technology for development. However, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend; I had a number of conversations with great people who were afraid they…
Read MoreNew NDITech Friends in the Northern Virginia Tech Community
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NDI has been reaching out to the tech community over the last few years to explore mutually beneficial ways to work together. You may recall our conference in Silicon Valley last year, billed…
Where Privacy Meets Big Data?
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The White House has released the findings of the Big Data and Privacy Working Group Review, a…
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