Civic Tech in Africa is a podcast by the Civic Tech Innovation Network. The podcast focuses on the profiling of civic tech initiatives, civic innovators, activists, researchers, social entrepreneurs and others working in the civic tech and other related fields in Africa.
Daniel Adugna & Siwe Ntombela on The African Union Civic Tech Fund and the Future of Innovation in Africa
In this episode of the Civic Tech in Africa podcast, Nathi Mcetywa discusses the African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF) with Daniel Adugna and Siwe Ntombela. They explore the fund's objectives, the importance of civic tech in promoting citizen engagement, and the alignment with Agenda 2063. The conversation highlights the achievements of the first cohort of grantees, the selection process for new projects, and the training provided to enhance their capacity. The episode concludes with a look at the diverse range of innovative projects being developed by grantees across the continent.
Takeaways
-The African Union Civic Tech Fund aims to drive citizen-led transformative action.
-Civic tech connects citizens with their governments and promotes transparency.
-Agenda 2063 serves as Africa's blueprint for development and integration.
-The first cohort of grantees achieved significant networking and collaboration.
-348 applications were received for the current round of funding.
-Training focuses on advocacy, leadership, and collaboration skills.
-Diverse projects include innovations in agriculture, education, and gender-based violence.
-Civic tech is growing beyond traditional governance issues.
-The fund emphasizes youth participation in civic tech initiatives.
16 Oct 2024
Transforming Nigeria's Education Sector Through Technology | Edith Augustine
In this episode of the Civic Tech in Africa podcast, we talk to Edith Augustine from the Restored Heart Foundation, discussing the Teacher Bank project aimed at addressing the teacher shortage in Nigeria. The conversation explores the challenges faced in the education sector, the importance of community engagement, and the role of technology in connecting teachers with schools. Edith shares insights on the foundation's mission, the impact of their initiatives, and their vision for the future of education in Nigeria.
Key Takeaways
-The Restored Heart Foundation focuses on youth-led initiatives.
-Over 20 million children in Nigeria are out of school.
-The government allocates only 7% of its budget to education.
-Quality education is essential for poverty alleviation.
-The Teacher Bank project connects teachers with underserved schools.
-Community engagement is vital for educational success.
-Technology can bridge gaps in the education sector.
-Advocacy is needed for teacher retention in rural areas.
-Success metrics include improved learning outcomes and enrollment.
-Scaling the project can address the national teacher shortage.
10 Oct 2024
Enhancing Citizen Engagement: The Future of Data Accessibility in Tunisia
In this episode of the Civic Tech in Africa podcast, host Nathi Mcetywa talks to Ahmed Zoghlami, CEO of Idarity, about their innovative project Akram. We explore the role of civic tech in enhancing citizen engagement with public institutions, the importance of stakeholder involvement in platform design, and the challenges of data accessibility in Tunisia. Ahmed shares insights on how Akram aims to bridge gaps between data producers and journalists, making information more accessible and actionable. The discussion also touches on the future vision for Akram as a knowledge hub for Africa and the support provided by the African Union Civic Tech Fund to scale their initiatives across the continent.
Key Takeaways:
-Idarity addresses the friction between citizens and public institutions.
-The Akram project connects data producers with journalists.
-Stakeholder engagement is crucial in designing effective platforms.
-Data accessibility is a significant challenge in Tunisia.
-Public institutions often struggle with data management and transparency.
-The Akram platform aims to humanize data through storytelling.
-Partnerships with public institutions enhance data availability.
-The vision for Akram includes scaling to other African countries.
-The Civic Tech Fund supports scaling initiatives across borders.
-Language diversity in Africa presents both challenges and opportunities.
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