In Lima, where I live, the topic of public works (“obras” in Spanish…things like streets, parks, bridges) is extremely politically charged. That’s why this emerging initiative, led by Transparency International Peru, may have legs. We’re working with TI-Peru on their strategy and technology choices around the project - read more.
Over at Global Voices, I just posted on two new initiatives in Venezuela that I think are worth following.
How are advocacy initiatives in different parts of the world using technology to bring about more transparency and accountability in public service delivery?
The Transparency International People Engagement Programme recently awarded grants to country chapters with ideas for mobilizing more people in their countries around anti-corruption campaigns. The common thread among these new initiatives was a clear recognition of the potential that web and mobile-based technologies have to engage people. Each project faces a distinct set of challenges.
In this new post up at the engine room we showcase a great new initiative and talk a bit about our process of matching advocates to expertise.
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