The unfortunate truth about elections in many African nations is that—when they happen—they’re often corrupted or rigged. But technology is starting to change that. In Nigeria, a new system has been set in place that is removing much of the paperwork out of elections in order to … [Read more...] about New technology is making it way harder to rig elections in Nigeria
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Anti-corruption stance of Nigeria’s president-elect causes regional ripple effect
Corruption has long been regarded as a crime against development, and rightly so. Sub-Saharan African nations are overly represented among the worst affected. In Nigeria, rich oil reserves and prolonged armed conflicts have made the country a hotbed for corruption. This week’s … [Read more...] about Anti-corruption stance of Nigeria’s president-elect causes regional ripple effect
Uganda to use new data app to prevent corruption in public works
Nowhere is corruption as endemic as in public works, according to Transparency International. One major enabler is the absence of accurate, reliable data. M-App, an app developed by two students from the New School in New York, aims to change that. It recently won joint first … [Read more...] about Uganda to use new data app to prevent corruption in public works