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Advancing citizen-based monitoringIntroduction to tech for accountability
September 2016Adi Eyal
Photo Credit: Tom Stoddart
We use technology and data to help people make informed decisions that
drive social change.
Photo Credit: Darryn van der Walt
http://capetownbudgetproject.org.za/
Action
InformationTell me what I need to know
ContextHelp me understand the data
How can I use this information?
http://cbm.code4sa.org/
Citizen-based monitoring using mobile technology
Vodafone 858
Android 2.23G, GPS, 2MP Camera, FM RadioCosts just over $100*
* price in 2011
“… It very quickly became a must-use website for me. I work in a mixed-income neighbourhood and being able to
figure out what works for my patients' budgets is extremely helpful – there is no point in prescribing
medicine that the patient cannot afford to buy” - Family Doctor
Accountability CookbookYouth in my community need safe spaces. What should I do?1. Contact my ward councillor?2. Make a submission to the municipal budget?3. Attend sub-council meetings?
- What are the processes that exist for me to improve service delivery?
- What are my rights?- What information is available?- Are there other organisations working in this space?
● There are many great open source technology tools out there to use
● Technology facilitates - it doesn’t solve problems. Helps with scaling
● ● Citizen technology should be a partnership - not a
supplier relationship
● Data and stories go hand-in-hand, cannot have one without the other
● Thoughts around the accountability cookbook
Take home message
Contact usEmail: [email protected]: @code4saWeb: http://www.code4sa.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/code4sa/