Technology for Democracy: Harnessing Tools to Strengthen Unity & Social Movements
Thursday, December 5, 2024
9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET
Slides for Sembrando Sentido
Slides for Center for Open Data Enterprise
How can technology help us defend democracy and support communities facing growing equity challenges? As we process the electoral results and their implications for frontline communities, the need for greater transparency, equitable investment, and community-driven oversight has never been clearer. This webinar will explore how tech tools, when tailored to the unique needs of communities, can drive transformative change—bridging gaps in information that can help communities protect their rights, influence governance, and advance social justice.
This webinar featured leaders like Sembrando Sentido, our local transparency partner in Puerto Rico, who use community-based technology to monitor public funds, track the impact of over $60 billion in federal reconstruction funds, and support advocacy efforts to ensure that public investments promote social progress. We also highlighted the collaborative efforts between local groups and national leaders like the Center for Open Data Enterprise and their efforts to close gaps in racial equity and climate adaptation through open data.
Featured Speakers:
- Christina Engel, Chief Executive Officer, Magic Cabinet
- Deepak Lamba-Nieves, Infrastructure Justice and Puerto Rico - Strategies Director, PolicyLink
- Issel Masses, Executive Director, Sembrando Sentido
- Joel Gurin, President, Center for Open Data Enterprise
- Cristina Miranda, Executive Director, La Liga de Ciudades