Jun 28, 2017Hatua Project: Leading the Digital Governance Agenda in TanzaniaBy Basil Malaki In context, ‘Hatua’ is a Swahili word meaning, ‘taking steps, taking initiative; the word could also mean, ‘taking action’. Hatua Project is driven by a vision to actively engage citizens to take responsibility from the government in identifying key governance challenges and innovating reasonable and viable governance…Open Data3 min readOpen Data3 min read
Jun 26, 2017CIPESA: Youth in the Civic and Social Tech Arena in TanzaniaBy Ashnah Kalemera | Sandra Kitenge, a student of Mbezi High School, is determined to bridge the gender gap in technology in Tanzania. Having benefited from the Apps and Girls programme that empowers girls with computer literacy and coding-for-change skills, she sought avenues through which she could contribute to amplifying…Open Data5 min readOpen Data5 min read
Mar 19, 2017Unemployment and the Internet: Creating Jobs vs Seeking JobsBy Basil Malaki — If you are registered to any one of the mainstream social media platforms such as Facebook, Snap-chat and Instagram, distinguishing employees from employers based on the content they post on social media is not so strenuous. Most employees post ´cute´ pictures by the beach, at multi — star hotels, the…Social Media3 min readSocial Media3 min read
Mar 18, 2017Unemployment and the Internet: Automation of Jobs vs Skilled JobsUnemployment is possibly the worst state of adulthood. On the other hand, most employed people will certainly argue that employment is not the best alternative to achieving one´s life goals, finding satisfaction and happiness in life, however, you are better off employed at a job that sucks; it’s much more…Africa3 min readAfrica3 min read
Dec 12, 2016MREJESHO WA MKUTANAO WA MAENDELEO YA MTAAMTAA WA UWANJA WA TAIFA, KATA YA MGURANI: TAREHE 9 DEC, 2016 Imeandikwa na Jamal Magabilo Mtaa wa uwanja wa Taifa ni mtaa kati ya mitaa inayopatikana kata ya Miburani wilayani Temeke., mtaa huu uliwai kupata tuzo mwaka jana kupitia shindano la usafi wa mitaa ambapo uliibuka mshindi wa kwanza…Governance4 min readGovernance4 min read
Nov 29, 2016Hatua Project Hiring: Public Relations LeadEntry level job Public Relations Lead VACANCY We are looking for a smart, tech savvy, highly creative PR practitioner who is up with the very latest devices and gets a buzz out of working on the most cutting edge, innovative technology to work with a team of like minded, forward…Public Relations2 min readPublic Relations2 min read
Nov 7, 2016Smart City Dar: The Residence of PeaceWritten by Basil Malaki Dar es Salaam, a city once referred to as ‘the residence of peace’ has lived upto the pomp and glamor of its identity since independence to date. …Open Data6 min readOpen Data6 min read
Oct 19, 2016Tech 4 Governance Stakeholder Meeting; Education and Health Made with CodeWritten by Basil Malaki ‘Can the government use crowdsourcing of information to obtain data for a better understanding of how medical products are consumed to better control medical supplies shortage in Tanzania?’, …Open Data5 min readOpen Data5 min read
Oct 1, 2016My Thoughts on Civic Tech and Citizen EngagementWritten by Vanessa Kisowile I would like to begin by answering this particular question, “Is civic tech in anyway a solution?” I think civic tech has the potential of being a solution but there are a number of factors that accelerate civic tech’s impact in the society. Knowing that civic…Civictech4 min readCivictech4 min read
Sep 28, 2016Hatua Project — Feedback & Follow Up: Strategic Grassroot Citizen EngagementReflection by Basil Malaki & Jacqueline Dismas In order for Hatua Project to realize its 2016/2017 goals, we’ve had to integrate different development visions to our strategic implementation plan to align with some national and international goals such as: The Five Year Development Plan (FYDP) — Tanzania, the Millennium Development…Government4 min readGovernment4 min read
