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Hack4Democracy
Effective Governance Through Innovation
The Hack4Democracy initiative brings together top civic-tech innovators, activists, and organizations across West Africa to create solutions that promote democratic participation, human rights, and good governance. Over the course of the hackathon, participants will work collaboratively to design prototypes and tools that help citizens engage with democratic processes and hold governments accountable.
CivicTech Map
West Africa CivicTech Innovation Showcase
Discover the growing landscape of Civic Technology in West Africa. Our interactive map showcases key players, innovative solutions, and thriving civic-tech hubs dedicated to improving democratic processes and governance. Click on each region to learn more about the organizations driving change and the technologies they are developing.
Partners & Exhibitors
Publications
AI-Driven Misinformation, Psychological Vulnerability, and Democratic Resilience in West African Civic Ecosystems
Practices of Artificial Intelligence Use in Public Universities in South-West Nigeria
Playing politics: A scoping review of African civic game initiatives for engagement and policy participation
Language inequality in artificial intelligence: Nigerian languages, AI underrepresentation, and digital inclusion
Institutional Trust, Data Governance, and the Sustainability of AI-Enabled Civic Technology Systems in Nigeria
Domestic violence and women's employment in Nigeria: evidence from the 2023/2024 NDHS
Civictech Network
News & Updates
Stay up to date with all the latest developments, announcements, and exciting updates from the West Africa Civic-Tech Summit.
The Solution Is in the Room Next Door: The Case for a Connected West African CivicTech Ecosystem
The challenges may look different, languages may vary, but the tools can be shared. In Accra, Ghana, a university student…
Strengthening CSOs Capacity and Resilience in Mali
Mali has faced a prolonged political transition since the military coups of 2020 and 2021. Insecurity remains a major challenge,…
Navigating Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape: A Journey from 1999 to 2027
My direct experience with Nigeria’s elections began in 1999. As a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Katsina…