Towards a taxonomy of civic technology

| MSNY Staff

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What is civic technology?

It’s a question we’re asked often. As Microsoft’s team behind Technology and Civic Engagement, there’s no one “real” answer. We take care of a broad spectrum of civic issues — from education to employment to government and more — and we want to make sure that the term “civic tech” becomes part of the public lexicon.

This week, Matt Stempeck, Director of Civic Technology, is in Barcelona at TICTeC to help spread the word of civic tech and explain what it is exactly that we do. With peers from around the globe, this team is tackling issues with civic tech, defining it, and putting it to good use.

Read more about civic tech — and Matt’s work in Barcelona — at Microsoft on the Issues.

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