Open Data and Civic Tech

Boston’s Data-Driven Procurement Reforms Lift Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses to Record Heights

Public contracting can be a powerful engine for local economic growth and community inclusion, but in Boston, many small and diverse businesses historically missed out on vital opportunities. A landmark 2020 Disparity Study commissioned by the City revealed a stark…

Muslim • September 28, 2026

Beyond Open Data: How Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda Are Striving to Make Public Procurement Truly Accessible for Women and Marginalized Businesses

September 28, 2026

When the Ufahamu Women Group first entered the competitive arena of public contracting within Tanzania’s construction sector, the deck was…

Ukraine Integrates AI into DREAM Ecosystem to Streamline Wartime Reconstruction

September 27, 2026

Over the past three years, Ukraine has been quietly executing a massive institutional transformation: a comprehensive Public Investment Management (PIM)…

Milano Cortina 2026: How a Coalition of Italian Civic Groups Forged a Historic Path in Olympic Transparency

September 27, 2026

MILAN — One month after the excitement, international camera crews, and cheering crowds departed from the slopes and stadiums of…

UK Cabinet Office Unveils Major Search Upgrades to Find a Tender Service to Improve Public Procurement Transparency

September 26, 2026

By Gavin Hayman and Camila Salazar | July 30, 2026 The UK Cabinet Office has rolled out a significant and…

How Lithuania’s Public Procurement Reform is Transforming Marginalized Employment and Social Impact

September 24, 2026

In Lithuania, more than 4,000 public procuring entities command a massive financial footprint, steering nearly €10 billion every year through…

Tracking the Invisible Crisis: How Data and Open Contracting Are Reshaping India’s Battle Against Extreme Heat

September 22, 2026

As members of international climate teams gathered in Europe during London Climate Action Week, the continent was gripped by severe…

Bridging the Digital Divide: African Nations Convene in Lusaka to Accelerate Public Procurement Reforms

September 21, 2026

Nearly a decade ago, governments across the African continent embarked on a transformative journey to automate their public procurement systems,…

Bridging the Gap: How Open Procurement Reform is Opening Doors for Marginalized Businesses in East Africa

September 20, 2026

Public procurement represents one of the largest and most influential markets in any nation, serving as a critical financial lever…

How Ukraine is Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Its Massive Wartime Reconstruction Efforts