Tag: civictech
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Can a Website Make Government Better? The CivicTech Push in the Philippines
Can a Website Make Government Better? In an era of growing public demand for accountability, a group of tech enthusiasts in the Philippines has turned a bold idea into a nationwide conversation. Bettergov.ph, a volunteer-driven project, launched with the audacious aim of offering a “better” version of the country’s gov.ph portal. The endeavor is not…
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Can a Website Make Government Better? A Look at Bettergov.ph and Civic Tech in the Philippines
Introduction: A Bold Idea from the Civic Tech community What happens when a group of developers and volunteers decides to rebuild one of the country’s most essential digital interfaces? In the Philippines, the project Bettergov.ph emerged from a mix of frustration with aging government portals and a desire for more transparent, citizen-friendly governance. A fundraiser…