Participatory democracy: PROMAD launches 2026-2030 organisational strategy for Africa

PROMAD Infotech Foundation has announced the official launch of its 2026–2030 Organisational Strategy, which is a “bold five-year roadmap to scale evidence-based civic technology solutions that deepen citizen participation, strengthen accountability, accelerate digital futures  and sustainable development.”

A press statement released recently by its Founder and Executive Director, Daisi Omokungbe, indicated that PROMAD “reaffirms its mission to empower state and non-state actors through data-driven strategies, AI-powered and safety tools, and deliberative processes that make governance more responsive, transparent, and inclusive.”

According to the statement, the organisation also renewed its vision to become Africa’s leading civic tech, data, and innovation organisation by 2030, strengthening participatory democracy.

“To build on proven platforms such as FollowTheProjects and Isunawa AI (Our Budget), the 2026–2030 Strategy centres on institutionalising participatory budgeting and sub-national public project-tracking in at least 10 to 15 states.

“These AI-enabled tools enable citizens to assess community needs, monitor budget implementation in real time, track project status (completed, delayed, or abandoned), and generate actionable insights that inform responsive public spending,” the statement read in part.

It stated the core pillars of the strategy include “strengthening digital governance, expanding digital platforms and interactive dashboards for citizen engagement in budgeting, elections oversight, and policy processes at national and sub-national levels.”

They also include “strengthening capacity of youth, women, persons with disabilities, civil society organisations, and sub-national officials through training, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing on social accountability, digital skills, AI & data literacy, policy advocacy, entrepreneurship and organisational development.”

Omokungbe also said, “These efforts directly support local, state, national and other regional and international development agenda such as the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to strong institutions, reduced inequalities, and partnerships for the goals, while contributing to more effective service delivery and public resource management in critical sectors.”

He said the 2026–2030 Strategy was designed for co-creation and scaled impact, adding that “PROMAD invites donor organisations, bilateral and multilateral development partners, philanthropic foundations, government ministries, departments and agencies, state and local governments, civil society networks, and private-sector innovators to join us as partners and funders.”

“Together, we can expand the reach of civic technology solutions, institutionalise participatory practices across more States and local governments, build the next generation of civic leaders, and generate rigorous evidence of what works in advancing accountable governance and sustainable development. Investments in this strategy will multiply impact by leveraging AI, data analytics, and community mobilisation to transform how public resources are planned, allocated, and monitored,” he added.