Institution
Public Goods

OpenCivics

Region
OpenCivics
Worldwide
Targeted SDGs
10. Reduced inequality
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
17. Partnerships for the goals
Description
A network and framework designed to support civic innovators, organizers, and patrons, working together to build a vital, resilient, and participatory civilization.
Impact
OpenCivics cultivates a global network of civic innovators and organizers dedicated to building participatory systems for a vital, resilient, and regenerative civilization. Through initiatives like the Localism Fund, it supports locally governed programs that strengthen democratic participation and collective responsibility. By developing tools and frameworks such as TrustGraph and the Open Civic Innovation Framework, OpenCivics empowers collective intelligence, interoperability, and cooperation across networks driving civic renewal.
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