Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2024 Champion

Govdirectory


Description

Govdirectory is a crowdsourced and fact checked directory of official governmental online accounts and services. It is meant to be a resource for concerned citizens, activists, journalists and anyone who wants to get in contact with public organizations online. Through Govdirectory, the users can either contact the public organizations on social media or access some of their online services like citizens' initiatives.
Users can browse by country and filter the lists at will. Data can also be downloaded in bulk.

Project website

https://www.govdirectory.org


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development 2024
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Coverage
  • Africa
  • Asia and Pacific
  • Eastern Europe
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Western Europe and North America

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2023

End date

Not set


WSIS values promotion

Govdirectory supports WSIS goals by: Facilitating access to information and knowledge resources related to governmental online accounts and services, thereby promoting inclusiveness and digital literacy among citizens. Enhancing transparency, accountability, and participation in governance through the provision of a user-friendly platform for engaging with public organizations and accessing online services.


Entity name

Govdirectory

Entity country—type

Netherlands Civil Society

Entity website

https://www.govdirectory.org