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Using Technology to Build a More Accountable Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Darko Brkan is mobilizing Eastern Europe. "), have risen as leaders in grassroots organizing and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). and the ways in which he is using technology to increase governmental accountability in the Balkans. was the pre-election campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006.

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Fighting for Civic Transparency with Technology in the Western Balkans

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Through technology! Through technology, data, and resource-sharing, Community Boost_r seeks to empower Balkan citizens to voice their opinions, demand solutions to everyday problems, and stay informed on accountability and transparency issues. This online reporting system is both a website and mobile app.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

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As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! All that and Ginny Mies's pick for the mobile app of the month. If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2014

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It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! The reason why The Fog is emerging is because of the amount of data overwhelming our 3G and 4G mobile networks. The First Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofit Technology Projects. The concept of the Nonprofit Exchange is that any U.S.

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

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I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. promotional ad in Forbes that turns the magazine in to a free T-Mobile WiFi hotspot for 15 days. This is technology for good news from India. Strange News. Yes that's right. Accessibility.

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The Future of Fundraising, Part Two

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The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. Social media adoption continues to grow and technology becomes more accessible. Harnessing Technology to Create Good. Harness Technology and Social Media to Raise Money. TechSoup hosted its first ever Nonprofits Live.

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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

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In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is a global-wide community of hackers and social leaders with the common goal of building open technology for a better world.