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Apps: The Afro Revolution

Adam Bychawski | The Guardian | August 25, 2012

Five mobile apps that are putting key information into the hands of ordinary Africans Read More »

Celebrating Generation Open – Open Data Institute Awards Network Thinkers Who Are Changing The World

On Thursday, July 9, the Open Data Institute (ODI) celebrated its second annual Open Data Awards, at Bloomberg London, celebrating a generation of network thinkers who are changing the world with open data. Awarded by ODI Co-founders, Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Sir Nigel Shadbolt, 300 delegates convened to recognise today’s open data champions creating real world impact. From Kenya, Uruguay and Indonesia, to Brussels, Italy, and Ukraine, the ODI received over 500 nominations commending unsung heroes working with open data worldwide. Read More »

How Open Data Is Transforming Democracy In Africa – And The Challenges It Faces

Tefo Mohapi | The Next Web | June 15, 2013

Kenya is at the forefront of the open data movement in Africa thanks to initiatives such as crowdsourcing software Ushahidi and government tracker Uchaguzi. Read More »

Indigo Grantees In The UK’s Observer Newspaper

Matt O'Reilly | Indigo Trust | August 28, 2012

It was great to read this weekend’s Observer newspaper’s special section on the new Africa. It was an attempt to shift coverage of Africa from war, famine and dictators to the innovation and good news stories that abound on the continent. Read More »

“What Indigo Has Learned”… Transparency And Accountability

Richard Crellin | Indigo Trust | June 24, 2013

Over the past couple of years Indigo has developed a sizeable portfolio of partner organisations and funded projects that attempt to increase accountability and transparency in Africa by utilising ICT. We have found this to be hard work indeed! Measuring impact and selecting projects that will challenge those in power in a constructive yet meaningful way is difficult. As we have reviewed our work however it has become obvious to us that there are some areas in which our money can make a real difference. Read More »