Apps for Transparency

By Samantha Levine-Neudel
May 26th, 2010

At Pioneer, we believe that only an informed citizen can hold government accountable. By giving individuals access to information in an innovative and user friendly way, we engage citizens and promote data-driven policies and accountability in government—a government that works for us all.

This year, we are releasing “Apps for Transparency”, a 2-part competition that brings citizens together to suggest ways to use data to increase transparency and accountability in government

During the first phase of the competition- the Ultimate Citizen Award- citizens who live or work in 14 Massachusetts cities collect ideas from their families, friends, and neighbors on how transparency and accountability issues in government could be solved through technology. The individual/team that captures the deepest and broadest insights possible will receive a $1,000 “Ultimate Citizen” award and public recognition.

Citizens submit their findings from May 15th to June 15th, 2010.

Click here to sign up!

The second phase — the “App-Palooza” — will take place during the summer of 2010, so stay tuned!