Crowdsourcing Political Ideology
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Crowdsourcing Political Ideology

The article explores the concept of crowdsourcing in politics, particularly in Africa, with a focus on the Kenyan platform Ushahidi and its role in disseminating information during the 2007 elections. The author emphasizes the growing influence of technology, social media, and crowdsourcing in African politics, citing examples like the use of Twitter by South African and Western Cape premier Helen Zille. The article introduces Agang, a South African political platform led by Mamphela Ramphele, which uses crowdsourcing to gather ideas from ordinary citizens on improving governance. Agang leverages its website, Facebook page, and Twitter to involve citizens in shaping the future political landscape. The author concludes by highlighting the increasing impact of technology on various aspects of life in Africa

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