Connected Development Initiative

Connected Development Initiative (CODE), a Nigerian nonprofit founded in 2012, is empowering marginalized communities to demand goods and services by creating platforms for dialogue and building citizens' capacity to hold their government accountable through its Follow The Money (FTM) initiative. This award to CODE supports On Nigeria grantees to attend the 21st International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Vilnius, Lithuania, from June 18-21, 2024, which provides the opportunity to share experiences and learn new strategies for tackling corruption and promoting accountability from peers.

Connected Development Initiative (CODE), a Nigerian nonprofit founded in 2012, is empowering marginalized communities to demand goods and services by creating platforms for dialogue and informed debates and building citizens' capacity on mechanisms to hold their government accountable through its Follow The Money (FTM) initiative. The FTM initiative has spread to several countries across Africa, Pakistan, and Haiti. With this final award, CODE builds on the gains of the two previous awards, deepening and institutionalizing accountability systems and processes and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of government institutions and community participation. CODE also works with the disability community to demand accountability in implementing the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act. CODE is establishing a community of practice comprising state and non-state players, including an online radio program to sustain contact among its various stakeholders. The award is expected to enhance the participation of marginalized voices, build community accountability practices, and contribute to a reduction in corruption. The project is expected to contribute to On Nigeria's goal of reducing corruption and enhancing accountability.

Formed in 2012, Connected Development Initiative (CODE) is a Nigerian nonprofit with the mission to empower marginalized communities with information to demand effective use of resources and accountability. With this award, Connected Development coordinates co-members of the Joinbodi cohort to plan for and participate in the 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Estonia. Participation strengthens knowledge sharing, networking, and strategies for enabling open government and community partnership that foster accountability to deliver essential service to citizens.

Connected Development Initiative (CODE), a Nigerian not-for-profit founded in 2012, is empowering marginalized communities to demand goods and services by creating platforms for dialogue and building citizens' capacity to hold their government accountable through its Follow The Money (FTM) initiative. The FTM initiative has spread to several countries across Africa, as well as Pakistan and Haiti. With this new award, CODE works in Kaduna State, where it has built a robust movement of FTM community leaders. It strengthens diverse local voices and their capacity for identifying and prioritizing constituency projects in their communities. CODE also collaborates with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on tracking constituency projects. CODE advocates for Open Government Partnership principles at the state level and complements other grantees by amplifying media and journalism reports. This project is implemented in coordination with other Foundation grantees, particularly those that are also focusing on constituency projects and open government. The award is expected to enhance the participation of marginalized voices, build community accountability practices, and contribute to a reduction in corruption.

Formed in 2012, Connected Development Initiative (CODE) is a Nigerian nonprofit with the mission to empower marginalized communities with information to demand effective use of resources and accountability. The award supports three Connected Development Staffers to attend the 2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Festival of Action (GFoA) Conference and Awards. At the conference, CODE presents its work on using technology to track education resources, and shares policy lessons and outcomes in community mobilization. The expected outcome is an improved understanding of how new media and technology can be used to advance governance and accountability.