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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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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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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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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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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At Maono Space, we have always been committed to creating a vibrant and supportive community for changemakers. We understand the unique challenges faced by community-based mobilisers and organisers, many of whom work tirelessly in isolation, striving to bring about positive change without access to the resources they need. That’s why Maono was developed—to offer a…
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For the first time in a decade, the world has witnessed a significant decline in social progress. The Social Progress Index highlights that last year, 61 countries saw a decline, 77 stagnated, and only 32 made real progress, with the UK falling into the second tier for the first time. With 4 out of 5…
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In today’s data-driven world, We are generating data at an unprecedented rate. Data can reveal trends and patterns, highlight areas needing investment, and monitor the effectiveness of policy interventions. By leveraging data, governments can make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for citizens, promoting more accountable and responsible governance. Should we harmonise data in…
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One of the main goals of our active citizenship work is making sure that data is widely accessed and used not just by governments but by citizens. We cannot achieve true data democracy when citizens are not involved in an active way in the data life cycle. We need to move away from only seeing…
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For far too long, women in remote areas have struggled to be seen and heard. At the Open Institute, we’re committed to the ideal of leaving no one behind, especially those most marginalised. We have taken the view that achieving the sustainable development goals is best done at the local level – in all villages. …
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📅 Dates: November 25 & 26, 2024
📍 Location: Nairobi, kenya
Unlock the future of data governance with industry leaders, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities!
