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An international organization with local issues
Written by Tom Fries
From the Botswana Gazette: “Public Services International supports civil servants’ strike” Read more
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Syria: Tracking protests with Ushahidi
Written by Tom Fries
The Technology for Transparency Network, an NGO, is tracking protests in Syria using Ushahidi, an open-source tool for tracking and mapping crowdsourced information. Read more
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ICBL Landmines Monitor
Written by Tom Fries
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines is one of the most successful examples of an international, “loose-affiliation” NGO. See how they continue their work through a decentralized model. Read more
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World Commission on Dams
Written by Tom Fries
The World Commission on Dams is one of the first examples of a broad-based, consensus-seeking project on a global issue. Read more
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Burma Rivers Network
Written by Tom Fries
The Burma Rivers Network is a great example of local, issue-focused advocacy. Read more
