The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Mobile technology has revolutionized how we communicate with one another, but is also transforming the world in the areas of culture, education, banking and personal finances and politics. How is mobile technology being used to engage voters, raise money, deliver candidate messages, and help reporters cover campaigns domestically and globally? What is mobile technology’s impact on different populations, ethnic groups and communities? Which countries are best leveraging mobile innovations to enable democracy and empower citizens?

with

Dr. Franklin Oduro
Head of Research and Programs and Deputy Director,
Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)

Richard Klein
Senior Advisor, Elections and Political Processes, NDI

Chris Doten
Program Manager, Information and Communication Technology, NDI

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