People. Tech. Participation.

Building
Future-Ready
Digital Citizens

Empowering Underserved Communities Through Civic Participation and Digital Literacy.

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A window into
the public conversation.

Explore sentiment around government priorities, with filters for topic, time and social platform. See the proposed experience in action with clearly labelled sample data.

OUR FOCUS

Technology works better
when people come first.

We connect digital inclusion with civic participation, helping communities engage with technology and the decisions that shape public life.

PARTICIPATION

Civic technology

Technology can make civic participation more accessible. We focus on how digital tools connect people with public information, strengthen community involvement, and support informed engagement with the decisions affecting them.

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RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION

AI governance

As artificial intelligence shapes everyday life, communities need a voice in its development and use. Our focus is responsible AI governance, public understanding, and participation in decisions about emerging technologies.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Government transparency

Public information should be understandable and accessible. We champion transparency so citizens can better understand government decisions, ask informed questions, and participate meaningfully in the issues that affect their communities.

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Digital literacy & inclusion

The digital future
must include
everyone.

Access is a starting point. Confidence, knowledge and practical skills help people turn that access into meaningful participation.

  • Build digital confidence

    Navigate online spaces and use digital tools with greater understanding.

  • Strengthen civic participation

    Connect everyday skills with the issues that matter in your community.

  • Reach underserved communities

    Keep inclusion at the centre of how learning opportunities are designed.

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People using computers in a learning environment
Skills to participate. Confidence to contribute.

Small steps. Meaningful change.

Citizens trained in digital literacy
180+
FOI requests facilitated
11
Civic tech collaborations
7+
Participants at the AI for Good Governance workshop at American Space, Abuja

AI for good
governance.

On 28 October 2026, ElevateOne joined professionals and technology enthusiasts at American Space, Abuja, to explore how AI can strengthen Nigeria’s public service.

With insights from Dipo Ige and Umar Adam Ibrahim, PhD, the workshop explored practical ways to improve workflows, support informed decisions and make public service delivery more effective.

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The civic tech ecosystem

Progress is a
shared effort.

Discover organisations working to make public life more transparent, accountable and inclusive. Our Civic Tech Hub brings this work into view.

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01

Discover the people
behind the work.

Find civic organisations and understand the issues they focus on.

02

Find common ground.

Explore shared interests in accountability, transparency and digital inclusion.

03

Start a conversation.

Bring your perspective, experience or organisation into the wider civic community.

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RESEARCH & RESOURCES

Knowledge that moves
the conversation forward.

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Selected reading from the resources curated on ElevateOne.

DEMOCRACY & TECHNOLOGY

Digitalisation and Democracy

Explore the relationship between digital change and democratic life.

CIVIC TECHNOLOGY

Emerging Challenges in Civic Tech

Perspectives on a changing civic technology ecosystem.

PARTICIPATION & GOVERNANCE

Elections in Africa

Reading on elections, civic participation and emerging technologies.

Our partners

BENDISMEA
AI Collective
Go-Global Remote Network
American Spaces
Freedom 250

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Help shape a more
inclusive digital future.

There is a place for your skills, ideas and commitment.

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Bring your time and skills to work that supports informed, active communities.

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Explore how we can work together on civic technology, AI governance and inclusion.