What’s hidden under the hood of our communities, self and technology? How do we ensure that tech solutions in governance resonate with local needs? Are we civic-tech-driven, or simply tech-driven? 

At this year’s Civic Tech Innovation Forum, civil society organisations from across Africa came together to reflect on how technology, community and self interplay in driving impact in Africa. 

For us, civic tech must first identify and respond to people’s fundamental needs — from governance to economic challenges — before focusing on digital solutions. Civic tech should be a response to genuine community concerns, not merely a pursuit of innovation for innovation’s sake. There is an urgent need for deeper alignment between technology-driven solutions and the fundamental needs of African communities.

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