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#203: A government of the people, by the people?
Hello Venturer,
Another weekend is upon us. For some of you, it means spending time indoors. For others, it means, "we outside”. Last week, I tried the whole outside thing. I decided to splurge a little and eat out. It wasn't too bad - delicious dinner, great conversation. Everything was alright until the bill arrived. Somehow, I had forgotten to factor in VAT. But it got me thinking, where exactly does all this tax money go? On my way home, I kept wondering which of the half-baked public projects I passed, had come from my pocket.
This week's conversation is all about that very question. Nigeria recently launched its Citizens' Delivery Tracker App. The application supposedly allows citizens to track priority programs, policies, and projects initiated by the federal government on their devices. Citizens can view the deliverables and key performance indicators for all ministries and give their assessments. This puts the power directly in our hands, allowing us to see exactly how the government is spending resources and delivering on its promises.
It is a big step towards transparency. But there is more to the story. This week, we discuss the concerns surrounding the app’s launch and how functionality can undermine its potential impact. Can this app truly empower citizens, or is it a hollow promise? Feel free to let us know your thoughts.
Suotunimi Orufa
Writer, Ventures Africa
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