Innovation as we know it is “learning through trial.” We want to prioritize innovation in our own work by taking on new approaches to test, learn, and improve, and we hope to encourage others in the transparency community to do the same. For these reasons, we are planning to launch the Innovation Fund, offering between…
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This year Rwanda celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence from Belgium and 18 years of peace since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Part of the celebration was the International Conference on Governance and Democracy: An African Perspective, held in Kigali from June 28 – 30. Participants from around the world, including Singapore, the U.S., Caribbean…
DetailsA lack of transparency and a lot of corruption surrounding Guinea-Bissau’s 2012 election have led to instability. The small state on the West Coast of Africa, also identified as a portal for the transnational drug trade, recently headed news stories about a military coup and instigating factors that accelerated the take-over. To understand the trajectory…
DetailsLooking for a cheap place to put your startup or small non-profit? Do you love chalkboard painted walls? Then do we have a space for you. Global Integrity is moving out of its home at 1029 Vermont Avenue and into the fantastic new OpenGov Hub. Our current office is on the sub-lease market at a…
DetailsIn a recent blog post on the Guardian, renowned independent Yemeni journalist Walid Al-Saqaf argues for why Yemen should make a push for open government data. Here at Global Integrity, we've had the pleasure of working with Walid off and on for several years; he's been one of the few independent, professional journalists willing to…
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