Why Data and Technology

Data and the ability to act upon data are critical to the development of a country. Any planning, allocation and implementation requires data to effectively run/iterate programs, draw investments and adequately measure progress towards socio-economic goals.

A majority of countries in Africa lack this information at all levels required for data-driven decision making due to a lack of data use culture as well as inadequate funding, resources and analytical capacity, with basic data building blocks such as birth, death, growth etc. missing.

By thinking of government as a business, citizens as customers and data as business intelligence, we have the potential to re-design how governments and citizens interact with one another and how informational flows. As access to basic technology mushrooms, there is no better time to re-invent ourselves.

How We Use Data

Engage

Development of digital tools to amplify two-way interaction between government and citizens

Empower

Focus on empowerment of citizens, particularly women, through civic education, inclusive participation and access to digital tools

Experiment

Promotion of data use culture within government decision making processes and iterative, user-centered research on government service design

What is Pollicy?

Pollicy is a technology consulting and development firm aimed at improving government service delivery through improved civic engagement and participation. Our mission is to digitally transform government service delivery for all citizens. We function at the intersection of data, technology and design.

Collaborate with Us

At Pollicy, we are looking to build a culture around data and technology. Join us in bringing together the best minds and ideas across the continents to create an ecosystem based on delivering what’s best for the citizen. To collaborate or contribute, please send us a message via the contact form below.

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Private Companies
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Our Work

What we’ve been up to lately.

Feminist Data

Exploring the Use of Data by Feminist Movements in Africa

Alternate Realities, Alternate Internets

Feminist Research for a Feminist Internet

VOTE:Women

Building Data Skills among Women Politicians

Wetaase

Anti-Trafficking Technology Platform

Choose Your Own Fake News

Interactive Fiction Game on Disinformation

Create Your Kampala

Data Artistry with Communities

Who Are We

Change We Strive For

We are a group of technologists, data scientists, creatives and academics looking to innovate government service delivery across Africa. We work with governments, civil society, NGOs and the private sector re-design services around citizen needs and demands. This is accomplished through strategic consulting, user-centered design, research and capacity development of key actors within governance. We believe in co-designing and co-creating better experiences.