Advancing Digital Reform and Accountability in Government
We use civic technology, data, research and policy engagement to advance Africa's transition to accountable, responsive and citizen-centred governance, beginning with Nigeria.
Our Focus Areas
Two priorities. One ambition: Better governance for Africa, beginning with Nigeria.
Digital Governance & Public Sector Reform
Using technology, data and research to improve how governments work and deliver services.
Using technology, data and research to improve how governments work and deliver services.
Public Accountability & Citizen Participation
Equipping citizens to participate in governance and hold public institutions accountable.
Equipping citizens to participate in governance and hold public institutions accountable.
Citizens Watch
A digital accountability platform that tracks government promises and projects, providing progress updates and enabling citizens to hold leaders accountable.
Nigeria Digital Governance Index (NDGI)
A first-of-its-kind initiative assessing and benchmarking digital governance across Nigeria's 36 states, examining digital public services, information dissemination, and citizen engagement.
A living tool for reform, not just a report.
Updates and Analysis
The New Authoritarian Playbook: When Elections Cement Power, Not Change
The year 2025 was a defining one for electoral politics in Africa. National elections were held across the continent and instead of the elections serving as instruments of popular will and change, most of these elections revealed a…
The Year the Baobabs Fell: Saying Goodbye to African Giants in 2025
History isn’t just a collection of dusty dates or boring speeches; it’s the story of people. It’s about the strong voices that roared for freedom, the quiet strategists who built nations, and sometimes, the tragic mysteries that leave us…
Inside Cameroon’s Refinery: Desperation, Systemic Failure, and an Unprecedented Election
Cameroon’s $5.4 billion refinery project sparks debate over debt, governance, and the 2025 elections. A Billion-Dollar Promise Amid a Mounting Debt Few weeks ago, the Cameroonian government announced a bold plan- the construction of a $5.4…