Project

World Bank Civic Tech How-to-Note

Enhancing citizen engagement in World Bank projects with a CivicTech "How-to" guide, through practical insights and examples.

Date Published
24 May 2022
Expected Start Date
24 May 2022
Expected End Date
30 Jun 2022
Project Type
Research
Project Status
Completed

The primary goal of this project is to create a comprehensive "How-to" note on CivicTech that facilitates citizen engagement through technology. This publication aims to provide practical, actionable insights and a deep understanding of CivicTech applications to support World Bank Group projects and government initiatives, enhancing transparency, enabling public feedback, and fostering collaboration.

Activities

  • Leverage the knowledge and experience of GovTech staff within the World Bank Group and experts from UNU-EGOV to compile the most effective practices and insights on CivicTech.

  • Develop the content of the How-to note, ensuring it includes practical examples and case studies that illustrate successful CivicTech implementations.

  • Conduct consultations with stakeholders to gather additional insights and validate the content of the How-to note, ensuring it meets the needs of project managers and government officials.

  • Review and finalize the How-to note based on feedback received.

Outputs

How-to-Note Guide on CivicTech, designed to be a practical guide for implementing citizen engagement technologies in government operations and World Bank Group projects.

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