presentation colombia election_monitoring
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Developing an Ushahidi map for election monitoring in Colombia
Presidential elections May 30, 2010
Origins of Ushahidi
Ushahidi inspired platforms in the world
Crowdsourced disaster management
Election monitoring in Mexico, 2009
Monitoring the 2010 elections in Colombia
http://moviles.securesites.net/ushahidi/ http://denuncia.nuestrasele
cciones.org/
How to send an report?
1) Sending an email
2) Using tweet#eleccionesCO or#votebien2010
3) Submitting an online report
4) Movistar cell phone users: sending a text message to 5550
Real-time information mapping
Online collaboration demystified:
• Importance of physical networks
• Easy exit system
• Leadership and hierarchy
• The critical mass
• Panacea for social and political (digital) activism?
Traditional media & centralized institutions vs
public participation
• Work mentalities and networks
• Verification process: filtering, accreditation, and credibility
Verification process
Anonymity, security- and solidarity building
• Protection mechanism and
risks
• Closed versus open platforms
• Benefiting from media hype
Evaluation, shortcomings and future challenges
• Talent pool and solidarity
• Social and digital inclusiveness (>focus on shortcodes)
• Follow-up mechanisms: National Election Commission and Frontline SMS
Conclusion