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#FrontierTech can be used to make democratic participation more inclusive, but poorer, rural communities often lack access to digital connectivity.So how can tech be used to ensure that *all* citizens have a voice?
Here are three solutions. What have we missed?
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![#FrontierTech can be used to make democratic participation more inclusive, but poorer, rural communities often lack access to digital connectivity.So how can tech be used to ensure that *all* citizens have a voice?Here are three solutions. What have we missed?[1/4]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek19NMfXYAAKm-G.png "#FrontierTech can be used to make democratic participation more inclusive, but poorer, rural communities often lack access to digital connectivity.So how can tech be used to ensure that *all* citizens have a voice?Here are three solutions. What have we missed?[1/4]")
Provide internet access with drones
Some drones can stay airborne for up to 3 months at a time.
Drones can be paired with antennas to provide internet to the unconnected communities they fly above.https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33728704
#drones #techforgood
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Extend internet access with a mesh network
A localised intranet network can be accessed via bluetooth on a laptop or smartphone.The WiFi network is expanded on other users' routers.
Information can be transferred without mobile data.https://medium.com/frontier-technologies-hub/case-study-a-wireless-mesh-network-for-market-traders-in-mozambique-abe2df86d85c
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Provide phones
Send phones to connected areas with low handset ownership. 
SMS opens a two-way channel. Citizens can make requests & government can respond.
Data can inform actionable reports for governments, which can be made available to the public and media.[4/4]
![Provide phonesSend phones to connected areas with low handset ownership. SMS opens a two-way channel. Citizens can make requests & government can respond.Data can inform actionable reports for governments, which can be made available to the public and media.[4/4]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek2Al8wXYAA8oXz.jpg "Provide phonesSend phones to connected areas with low handset ownership. SMS opens a two-way channel. Citizens can make requests & government can respond.Data can inform actionable reports for governments, which can be made available to the public and media.[4/4]")
We’ve been connecting with orgs working on tech-enabled solutions for issues around democratic participation, civil engagement and governance in development
They all have brilliant stories to share
@moWoza
@citizenlabco
@CitizensFNDN
@thomfound
@Saferworld
@qluesmartcity
They all have brilliant stories to share
@moWoza
@citizenlabco
@CitizensFNDN
@thomfound
@Saferworld
@qluesmartcity
