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 with it a range of challenges and ethical considerations.

In today’s interconnected world, effective organization and network engagement are crucial for the success of any organization. Managing relationships, contacts, events, and other stakeholders requires a robust and comprehensive solution. This is where CiviCRM comes into play. Civi, a contact relationship management platform, has the ability to store, track, and segment large volumes of contact data and use it to take actions such as sending messages through SMS and email, creating surveys and forms, and even managing events.

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.

Editor's Note: This post was co-authored with Caitlyn Ramsey.

Editor's Note: This post was authored by Alan Finlay.

Digital organizing is a key component of any successful political campaign. It involves using technology to mobilize supporters, raise funds, communicate messages, and get out the vote. It can also be a powerful tool for governing. Digital tools enable members of parliament to manage constituent correspondence or even manage interactions with citizens. However, not all digital organizing tools are created equal. Some are tailored to specific contexts, while others are better suited to business or sales applications.

Editor’s Note: Things change quickly in the world of secure messaging, so some recommendations may be out of date at the time of your reading.

On Tuesday, the authentication platform Okta reported that its servers had been breached, potentially imperiling thousands of customers.

I’m delighted that the NDI DemTech team has hit another major milestone with a fresh iteration of the Democracy Toolkit, DemTools. For anyone reading this blog, it’s probably self-evident that we live in an increasingly digital world, and for an expanding majority of humans everywhere on Earth being able to engage online is a requirement to make best use of their abilities and maximise their impact.