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The Code for All story: Learnings from around the world
Sheba Najmi: @snajmi Julia Kloiber: @j_kloiber Code for All: @CodeforAll
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How (not) to launch a civic tech program – 8 learnings
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Practice what you preach.Be willing to experiment and iterate. Adapt your concepts over time.
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Understand local socio-economic context of tech community
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Get the community on board as early as possible. Draft the concept of the program together with the community.
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Test hypothesis with a community engagement event (a Minimum Viable Prototype)
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Get traction with govt by partnering with organizations that are already working with govt.
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Collaboration is key! Partner with local organizations and the press.
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Manage expectations!Don’t try to convert hackathon projects into Startups.
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Storytelling! Tell the story around the app/tool. Mention hurdles, challenges, motivations of the team …
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1. Practice what you preach2. Understand the local context3. Get the community on board4. Test hypotheses5. Partner with orgs that work with govt6. Collaborate with local orgs & press7. Manage expectations:
hackathon project ≠ startup8. Tell your stories!
How (not) to launch a civic tech program
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