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Revolutionizing Civic Engagement: The Story of Islah.city in Morocco

Revolutionizing Civic Engagement: The Story of Islah.city in Morocco

By Abdellatif Belmkadem | January 23, 2024

In Casablanca, Islah.city has taken root as a transformative initiative, reshaping how citizens engage with their local government. It is not just a tool for reporting issues; it is a catalyst for change and an embodiment of the power of civic participation. This platform, which leverages the FixMyStreet open-source platform originally developed by MySociety in the UK, transcends traditional barriers to civic participation to seamlessly connect citizens with their local government.

Social Media Monitoring for Democracy (Part I): Getting Comfortable with the Concepts

Social Media Monitoring for Democracy (Part I): Getting Comfortable with the Concepts

By Cat Ramsey | April 10, 2023

Social media monitoring is an essential tactic for many pro-democracy initiatives. In order to find out what is being said on social media and by whom, find coordinated information campaigns, and identify and respond to online threats in a timely manner, democratic actors need tools and methods to get data from social media platforms and analyze it.