Datafication and Democracy Fund awards new round of Global South projects on infrastructure, inclusion, and democratic accountability

The Datafication and Democracy Fund Committee, composed of Data Privacy Brasil, Paradigm Initiative, and Aapti Institute, has awarded funding for short-term research and advocacy projects aimed at addressing how datafication is reshaping democratic life in the Global South. This initiative supports organizations that tackle pressing challenges related to digital public infrastructure, inclusion, and democratic accountability.

Selected projects will explore various themes, including the governance of digital public infrastructure, community-led data governance, and the democratic implications of electoral technologies. By focusing on these critical areas, the Fund aims to strengthen public scrutiny and promote transparency in data governance across different regions.

Open to organizations based in the Global South that are engaged in research and advocacy related to datafication and democratic accountability.

Deadline: Ongoing