The Ghanaian government is funneling data to TransGov, a startup and online platform where citizens can monitor and comment on the progress of civic works projects. To ensure its data is available to low-income people, TransGov provides information on government-funded infrastructure projects via its website, app, voice response technology and text message, or in person. Through its partnership with government, the startup is connecting communities with data on projects most relevant to them, and driving political engagement across the country.

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