Converging ICT Tools for Public Accountability & Democratic Engagement (July 2012 – June 2014; April 2016 – March 2018)

Objective:

This project aimed to enhance public accountability and foster democratic engagement in Uganda and Kenya by converging various ICT tools to create a more transparent and inclusive governance process. The project sought to empower citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and hold their leaders accountable through the use of innovative digital platforms.

Overview:

Supported by funding from SIDA (The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) through the ICT4Democracy Network for East Africa, this project focused on developing and deploying ICT tools that facilitate citizen engagement in public accountability processes. By leveraging digital technology, the project provided citizens with the means to report issues, engage in public discourse, and monitor government actions in real-time.

Key Activities:

• ICT Tool Development: Creating and integrating digital platforms that enable citizens to report public service issues and engage with government officials.
• Capacity Building: Training citizens and civil society organizations on the use of ICT tools for advocacy and democratic engagement.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Assessing the impact of ICT tools on public accountability and democratic participation, and refining the tools based on user feedback.

Impact:

The project significantly improved citizen participation in governance and enhanced public accountability in the targeted regions. By providing accessible and user-friendly ICT tools, the project enabled more citizens to engage in the democratic process, leading to increased transparency and accountability in government actions. The success of this project also laid the foundation for future initiatives focused on the intersection of technology and governance.