Projects, platforms, and APIs for transparency, civic tech, and global governance.
A curated list of high-quality tools, platforms, datasets, and organizations promoting open governance, transparency, civic participation, and accountability in public institutions.
- Transparency & Accountability
- Civic Tech Platforms
- Global Governance & Open Data
- Government APIs
- Research & Advocacy
- Community & Networks
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- OpenCorporates – The largest open database of companies in the world.
- Follow the Money – Investigations and data on political and corporate influence.
- Transparency International – Global movement against corruption and for accountability.
- Open Contracting Partnership – Open data standards and tools for public procurement transparency.
- Decidim – Open-source participatory democracy platform.
- Consul Project – Free software for citizen participation.
- FixMyStreet – Report local problems like potholes and broken lights.
- OpenStates – Discover and track legislation across US states.
- World Bank Open Data – Free and open access to global development data.
- Open Data for Development (OD4D) – A global network promoting open data for sustainable development.
- UN Data – Access data compiled through the United Nations.
- OECD Data – Economic and social data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- USA.gov API – Access to U.S. government data and services.
- UK Government API Catalogue – Central directory of APIs for UK public services.
- EU Open Data Portal – API and datasets from EU institutions.
- Canada Open Government Portal – Government of Canada's open data and APIs.
- The GovLab – Research on how to use technology and data for better governance.
- Sunlight Foundation (archived) – Historical resources on government transparency and accountability.
- MySociety Research – Civic tech research to inform practice and policy.
- Civic Hall – Collaborative community for civic tech and social good.
- Code for All – International network of civic tech organizations.
- Open Government Partnership (OGP) – Coalition of governments and civil society for transparent, participatory, inclusive governance.
- Open Knowledge Foundation – Promotes openness in government, research, and culture.
- Civic Tech Field Guide – A crowdsourced collection of civic tech tools and projects.
- Awesome Civic Tech
- Awesome Open Data
- Awesome Political Science
- Awesome Human Rights
- Awesome Journalism
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