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User-Centred Civic Technology with OpenUp | JD Bothma and Adrian Kearns

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In this episode, we speak to JD Bothma and Adrian Kearns about OpenUp’s approach in implementing civic tech projects and reflect on some challenges they have faced in implementing civic tech projects in rural South Africa. They also talk about the importance of implementing user-centred civic tech projects when attempting to resolve people’s real-life challenges.
4 Jun 2021 English South Africa Tech News · Technology

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