Opinion by Eco Matser, co-authored by Merit Hindriks Digitalization is transforming the energy sector in both developed and developing economies. Every year, new tools and processes are altering energy providers’ business models and creating completely new ones. This changes how energy providers interact with their customers and allows new players to enter the energy market. […]
There is an understanding in Africa, that among other things the road to sustainable institutions needs a transformation of public contracting from elite businesses to citizens’ businesses. Political willingness is crucial to facilitate this transformation. Looking at the future of Africa institutions, citizens’ participation is the key ingredient to sustainable government structures in Africa. This has to be complemented with vibrant and resilient civil society organizations and media that will create bridges where there is lack of political will and capacity of citizens is built where to demand disclosure.
Brewing equality in the coffee sector The world of coffee is “murky”. For a consumer, grabbing their favorite latte or mocha each morning is part of an integral routine in their everyday lives. Most believe they can’t function without a ‘cuppa’, and for many it’s the perfect fuel they need ahead of a presentation at […]
Dear Reader, It gives me great pleasure to present to you our 2018 annual report. This report is a representation of our work in East Africa, particularly in advancing a just and fair society. For almost five decades in East Africa, we have partnered with visionaries, individuals and frontrunners to inspire social change. Together, our […]
Artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, researchers and thought leaders from all over Africa have been invited to attend. The second edition of African Crossroads will be held in Mombasa, Kenya from 20 to 23 November 2019. Themed “Sense The City”, the event cuts across scientific, artistic, technological and entrepreneurial lines and will be held at different […]
The local government of South Cotabato, a province in the south of the Philippines, only completed 4.1 per cent of the development projects – most of them related to infrastructure – under the Local Development Fund in 2017. To improve this relationship and to promote good governance, the ECCP set up the Integrity Circle platform, a nation-wide initiative that brings together local government, civil society, and business representatives. They discuss ways to improve governance and integrity in government services through what they call Integrity Mechanisms.
Devi Widyawati is a mother of a nine-year-old student in Semarang who stepped up to fight illegal levy practice at her son’s school. Despite lacking of support from other parents, she did not lose hope. With the help from PATTIRO Semarang, she managed to stop the practice. Because of this, the head of the Parent Association of the school involved in the illegal levy also stepped down from his position
In the last five years, there was only one person that has submitted an information request concerning mining license in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Jamhur, a citizen who lives in Sekotong, West Lombok Regency said it was not easy to get the information. Although he did not obtain all of the information he requested, he inspired other citizens to also submit information requests to the public bodies in the province.
Hivos is excited to announce the release of the Digital First Aid Kit, a free resource produced by RaReNet and CiviCERT to help digital security trainers, rapid responders and tech-savvy activists better protect themselves and the communities they support against the most common types of digital emergencies. The kit can also be used by human […]
Watch the video about the history and work of Hivos in Latin America, told in six minutes. A colorful, diverse and combative story.
Little Reed Farmhouse, a company supported by Hivos’ ARC program, was highlighted during a donor field visit. A perfect moment for Elissa Cortas, owner of Little Reed, to present her company and introduce the women cooks that have come to play such an important role in the community. The ARC (Addressing Root Causes) program is […]
Hivos southern Africa held a two-day Regional Makers Summit Critical Content Creation training workshop on 11 and 12 September 2019 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The summit, themed, Past Meeting the Future: Forms, Themes, Mediums of Free Expression in 21st Southern Africa” brought together creative and critical content makers from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe to discuss key […]