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Bridge Into an Uncensored Internet
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Elections and other political events can be a time in less transparent environments when there is increased internet monitoring and censorship. With notable elections coming up in the next few…
Read MoreTech-ifying Development: Perspectives on Opportunities and Problems
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We have been reading a new report from Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy …
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Plugging in from Pyongyang
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UPDATE: According to Koryo Tours, the only group that is currently sanctioned to bring foreigners into North Korea, "…
Read MoreSmart SMS Parsing for Better Election Observation
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Kenya's election is over and was largely peaceful, even as there are ongoing court challenges. We @NDITech assisted the Kenyan civil society organization, …
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The Tweeting MPs: New Social Media Guidelines for Parliaments
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The Inter-Parliamentary Union has released a new guide for members of parliament on how to use social media. It…
Read MoreThe Cost of Openness
Myanmar used to have one of the highest costs for SIM cards in the world. However, after the 2011 election and subsequent efforts to open up Burma to the international community, prices for SIM…
Read MoreNDI at Right to Information Conference at Stanford University
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NDI is presenting a number of papers at a Stanford University conference entitled: …
Read MoreTunisian Idol: Web Debates Version
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I recently wrapped up a whirlwind week in Tunis including initial planning for the upcoming election monitoring effort with our partner Mourakiboun and data managment meetings with the ruling and…
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