For the past decade, Uganda has witnessed tremendous growth in the ICT sector, with the expansion of ICT applications and services including information generation and dissemination, mobile money, and innovative mobile apps – particularly in the agriculture and health sectors.…
Over the past decade, Tanzania has seen a tremendous boom in connectivity and online participation that is beginning to transform the way that citizens across the region communicate, express themselves and establish communities. In a similar manner, the growth of…
How CSOs are Adapting and Protecting Online Spaces Introduction As digital technologies continue to advance at an exponential rate, cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a top priority around the world. In Zimbabwe, the digital security landscape for human rights defenders, has…
Frelimo, the ruling party in Mozambique, has dominated the political landscape since independence in 1975, in part, by weakening the democratic space and reducing the ability of CSOs to freely and actively pursue their political and civic goals. Despite all…
Technology and it’s use has over the years evolved into an almost inevitable tool in the work of civil society organisations (CSOs), human rights defenders and journalists. As GIF project’s digital security implementing consultant, I have witnessed maximum effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing…
CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) in Zambia with the help of the Zambian Cyber Security Initiative Foundation (ZCSIF) have adopted various practices to ensure a safe digital/online environment. Some of these practices include: Cybersecurity awareness campaigns: CSOs in Zambia have been…
