The OGP Generation project aims to strengthen young people’s civic engagement through digital technology and political dialogue for more open, transparent and inclusive governance in Benin. The project advocates for greater consideration of citizen voices in the implementation of Open Government Partnership commitments. Activities Expected results Training […] read more
The Connect4Rights project advocates for stronger digital rights in Chad by building a civic platform that enables dialogue between citizens and elected officials. Through forums, digital campaigns, and inclusive tools, the project empowers citizens to voice concerns, promote transparency, and shape policies that protect their digital freedoms. […] read more
The WYDE Civic Engagement project complements its activities at global and regional levels with ad-hoc country-level support. The overall aim of the Quick-Impact Actions (QIAS) is to provide urgent and strategic support to local actors working on youth political inclusion and participation, always upon request of the […] read more
Senegal ABSTRACT Social Change Factory (SCF) is a civic leadership, social innovation and research center based in Senegal, with offices in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Gambia, and Niger. In partnership with Save the Children under the PROSCIDE program (Sida CSO 2022–2026), SCF launched “Audience Publique”, a participatory advocacy initiative […] read more
This report on the Cost of Politics in South Africa, based on research conducted in 2025, examines the financial and emotional toll of contesting elections in a maturing democracy navigating political transition. With 27.8 million registered voters and a newly formed Government of National Unity following the […] read more
Running for political office in Nigeria has become an increasingly expensive endeavour, often out of reach for the majority of citizens, especially women, young people, and those without elite backing. This report on the Cost of Politics in Nigeria, conducted in 2016 and updated in 2025, sheds […] read more
Ethiopia ABSTRACT The “Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy: Empowering Youth for Peacebuilding in DD Administration project” was launched by Synergie for Community Development (SCD), with funding from USAID, to address the growing challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, particularly among the youth in the Dire Dawa […] read more
Guinea ABSTRACT GuinĂ©eCheck is an independent citizen initiative whose purpose is to combat misinformation, hate speech and manipulation of information in the Republic of Guinea. GuinĂ©eCheck was created by the Association Villageois 2.0 in September 2020. GuinĂ©eCheck is an independent citizen media outlet dedicated to providing verified […] read more
Nigeria ABSTRACT The YouthGovTracka initiative was launched in July 2023 by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) to bridge the gap between Nigerian state governors and the youth population, promoting transparency and accountability in governance. BBYDI, a nonpartisan and youth-led organization founded in 2014, focuses on […] read more