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Open Invitation for Feedback on New Research

The World Bank wants to hear your views on seven new research papers, launched under the Open Development Technology Alliance, that explore the uses of technologies in improving transparency and participation. Read More »

Moldova Government e-Transformation

The Government of Moldova is undertaking a bold initiative to improve public sector governance and increase global competitiveness—through the use of new information technologies. Read More »

WaterHackathon

Lack of clean water and good sanitation is the world’s single largest cause of illnesses. The Global WaterHackathon is an innovative attempt to bring new ideas to pressing global challenges in water resource management. Read More »

Mapping Dar es Salaam

In Dar es Salaam, more than 70% of residents live in unplanned areas without roads, drainage and waste collection. To prioritize development needs, local university students have been geo-coding marginalized neighborhoods. Read More »