"A type of technology that enables citizen engagement or makes government more accessible, effective, and efficient for the economic and social good of society. This specific type of technology helps to connect people to resources, ideas, and other people needed to improve their societies or communities."

Source: Data-Pop Alliance (2015). Beyond Data Literacy: Reinventing Community Engagement and Empowerment in the Age of Data.” Data-Pop Alliance White Paper Series. Data-Pop Alliance (Harvard Humanitarian
Initiative, MIT Media Lab and Overseas Development Institute) and Internews. September 2015.

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