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Reflecting on a Year of Impact and Progress: 2024 Highlights

As 2024 comes to a close, we find ourselves looking back on an extraordinary year filled with milestones and meaningful moments. Amid the festive buzz and year-end preparations, we’re taking a moment to celebrate, reflect, and appreciate the incredible journey we’ve had. It has been a journey of partnerships, innovation, and transformation, all fueled by…

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Accelerating Progress Toward 2030: A Call for Action

The Annual Multistakeholder Conference on SDGs Implementation provided a pivotal moment for reflection as the 2030 deadline looms. Centred on the theme “Solutions to Leapfrog SDG Implementation in the Last Stretch to 2030,” the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders—government representatives, civil society, grassroots organisations, and private sector leaders—to address a critical question:…

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Lessons: Transforming Subnational Data Systems

What it takes to Transform Governance Through Data Systems in our experience. Statistical systems—whether from government agencies or non-state actors—form the backbone of a democratic society’s information ecosystem. These systems generate the essential data that shapes economic policies, demographic strategies, and decisions on social and environmental issues. Reliable and accessible data is not merely a…

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The New Sabasi Suite is here!

We’re thrilled to introduce Sabasi Suite! A powerful evolution in data collection, built with Africa’s diverse needs at its core. Whether you’re a researcher, a policymaker, a non-profit, or a business, Sabasi Suite helps you gather data efficiently. It also enables you to analyse it effectively and share impactful insights seamlessly. We designed Sabasi Suite…

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Local Climate Action and Awareness – COP29

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting the urgent need for action on climate change in both urban and rural areas. Urban regions often dominate these discussions due to their high population density, industries, and infrastructure, which intensify climate impacts. However, rural areas face distinct challenges that also demand…

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Emerging Issues in Civic Tech: Reflections from CTIF 2024

The Civic Tech Innovation Forum 2024 opened up fresh perspectives on the interplay between technology, data, and governance across Africa. Themed “Under The Hood”, it caused civil society players to reflect on the relationship between self, community and tech while looking under the hood, underneath the surface of our work, our communities and the technology…

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Building Communities that Drive Lasting Impact

We’ve all heard the saying that “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.” At our Maono Space we believe that every person – every changemaker – holds authentic strengths and experiences that have the potential to enrich the entire community. And when these different strengths and…

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Open institute, Maono Space
How Citizens are Discovering Their Crucial Role in Improving Service Delivery in Kilifi County

Across Kenya, citizens are taking ownership of their role in shaping service delivery at the local level, driving impactful change in their counties. In Kilifi County, changemakers are playing a central part in improving livelihoods, education, and environmental conservation, proving that collective action and community engagement are essential for lasting progress. This youth-led movement is…

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5th National Action Plan 2023-2027
National Action Plan V: A Bold Leap Toward Transparency and Citizen-Driven Change

Kenya has embarked on a transformative journey by launching the 5th National Action Plan (NAP V) under the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This is not just another policy initiative—it is a bold leap into a future where governance is transparent, inclusive, and powered by the people’s voices. The sheer ambition of this plan makes it…

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