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Using Technology to Build a More Accountable Bosnia and Herzegovina

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"), have risen as leaders in grassroots organizing and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). " It was this feeling of disempowerment that brought together several concerned citizens, including Darko, to voice their disapproval in a local online forum. was the pre-election campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006.

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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

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The Digital Public Library of America held a hackathon to test the prototype DPLA platform and build apps for it. Serbia) in partnership with TechSoup Global and Zasto ne (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The challenges invite social activists and techies to create web-based tools to tackle local issues. Library Hackathons.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

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This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Digital Wallets. Strange News. Accessibility.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

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We are testing it out at hackathons this month in San Francisco and also in Sarajevo in Bosnia. Back in my May Nonprofit Technology News edition, I covered the emerging field of digital wallets. It’s still not as good a deal as your trusty local library. Hacker Helper is currently in beta. Sending Money By Email.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2014

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Up to now our digital selves have been pretty indelible on the Internet. Team Confufish Royale from Australia developed an app called Foodbank Local that allows businesses to easily donate excess food. He doesn’t run an organization; He's the digital media manager at Pathways to Education in Toronto.

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Nonprofit Technology News for April 2013

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This month the news is about ultramobile devices, NPTech innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, online fundraising trends, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the environmental mobile app of the month in honor or Earth Day 2013. Digital Wallets.

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