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Empowering Women for Africa’s Transformation

Access to digital tools and the internet is crucial for women’s empowerment as it offers opportunities in education, financial inclusion, and business growth. However, many women globally and especially in Africa, still face barriers in having digital access, participating in politics and online safety. In a world where technology and governance shape economic and social …

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Accelerating Action for Women’s Digital and Political Inclusion in Africa

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8, and in 2025, our theme is focused on “Acceleration Action for Women’s Digital and Political Inclusion in Africa.” This theme underscores the urgent need to empower women across the continent in both digital realms and political spheres. As Africa strides towards a more equitable …

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Elections in Africa: A Case study of Namibia

2024 has been dubbed the year of Democracy with over 16 significant elections taking place across the continent. As countries across the continent work to strengthen their electoral processes and institutions, technology brings both opportunities and challenges. Recent elections in Namibia provide a lens to examine the intersection of democracy, diversity, and technology on the …

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Citizens’ Involvement in Grassroots Politics: A Panacea for Promoting Democratic Governance

In every democratic governance system, citizens must be active participants to ensure government plans and executions resonate the people’s hopes. This involvement can be best enhanced through participation in grassroots politics, which empowers citizens to take ownership of their governance – a core part of our GoVote program, empowering citizens and communities to become active …

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Drive Real Impact: Online Training for Community Organizers and Emerging Activists

Communities today are at the forefront of social change, advocating and narrating their own stories and challenges like never before. In a world where issues such as inequality, injustice, and climate change are growing in urgency, the role of communities in shaping societal outcomes has become increasingly vital. From grassroots movements to online campaigns, communities …

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DataFestAfrica2024: Exploiting Civic Tech Opportunities & Strengthening the Resilience of African Communities

On Friday, July 19th, 2024, at Aga Khan University in Nairobi, CcHUB’s Governance and Elections Unit (GoVote) hosted a workshop titled “Exploiting Civic Tech Opportunities & Strengthening the Resilience of African Communities at the #DataFestAfrica24 Event by Policy.  The session co-hosted by Ndeye Fatou Diouf Communications and Digital Content Manager at AfricTivistes, Senegal, examined case …

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Govote Impact Report 2022-2023

Govote a Civic Tech platform was launched in 2015 as an initiative of Co-Creation Hub to simplify election information, and using technology to enhance young people 18-40 participation and voting in elections in Nigeria.