Openness of the executive branch of power in Western Balkan for 2020

With the support of USAID’s Civic Engagement Project and the National Endowment for Democracy, the Metamorphosis Foundation, in collaboration with partners from the Regional Network of NGOs – Accountability, Technology and Institutional Openness of South East Europe (ACTION SEE), prepared an evaluation of the state of good governance of the assemblies and executive branches of […]

Openness of the executive branch of power of RNM for 2020

With the support of USAID’s Civic Engagement Project and the National Endowment for Democracy, the Metamorphosis Foundation, in collaboration with partners from the Regional Network of NGOs – Accountability, Technology and Institutional Openness of South East Europe (ACTION SEE), prepared an evaluation of the state of good governance of the assemblies and executive branches of […]

Openness of municipalities in the Republic of North Macedonia

The Metamorphosis Foundation for Internet and Society, within the USAID’s Civic Engagement Project, assessed the state of good governance in 17 units of local self-government in the Republic of North Macedonia for 2020. The infographic shows the results of a survey based on the Openness Index. The 2020 survey of the Openness Index showed a […]

Openness Index of the Local Self-Government

The Metamorphosis Foundation for Internet and Society, within the USAID’s Civic Engagement Project, assessed the state of good governance in 17 units of local self-government in the Republic of North Macedonia for 2020. The assessment is the result of a survey based on the Openness Index. The visualization shows the performance of local government in […]

Visualization – Cybersecurity awareness and why technology isn’t enough

The combination of being familiar with the possible online threats and actions to protect your data from those threats is what cybersecurity awareness is about. There can never be too much talk about this topic, as cybersecurity awareness is on a low level here in the Western Balkans. Citizens are not aware enough about the […]

Assessment of Good Governance in North Macedonia and the region through the Openness Index – Parliament and the Executive Government

With the support of USAID’s Civic Engagement Project and the National Endowment for Democracy, Metamorphosis Foundation in cooperation with the partners from the regional network of CSOs Accountability, Technology and Institutional Openness Network in South East Europe (ACTION SEE), has prepared an assessment of the state of good governance of the parliaments and the executive […]

Visualization – Digital Identity

Digital identity is a person’s identity in the digital space. It represents our unique validated identification, and most frequently, we get that validation through our government ID systems. However, being present online while providing only your name and email address doesn’t count as having a digital identity, so we prepared a brief overview of what […]

Visualization – E-Governance Interoperability

One of the official definitions of e-Governance interoperability says that it is “the ability of different systems from various stakeholders of e-Governance to work together, by communicating, interpreting and exchanging the information in a meaningful way.” Learn more about its relevance and main goals on the infographic below. This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, […]

Visualization – Data protection and data privacy – know the difference

One of the most frightening things on the internet is called the ”data breach”. When an unauthorized person gains access to your data, the consequences can be either benign or damaging. Familiarize yourself with the terms ”data protection” and ”data privacy. This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Serbian and Montenegrin. This visualization is […]

Visualization – What does it mean to be digitally literate

Digital literacy is connected to media literacy, and it allows us to locate, access, and use certain information accurately. Being able to use technology to achieve the best possible results requires a set of skills, and digital literacy is no exception. Here are a few key things you should know about it: This visualization is […]

Visualization – Stay safe on the internet – the basic do’s and don’ts

The Internet has become a part of our daily lives, and while it has many advantages, it can also be dangerous if we are not cautious enough. Others can misuse the information we share online, so we have to consider learning good practices to protect our data. This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, […]

Visualization – e-services in the Western Balkan, and why they matter

We can define government eServices as automated services that are easier to use for the citizens. They represent an effective solution when it comes to good governance, and they increase government transparency. By simplifying the procedures and ensuring openness, the citizens’ engagement also improves, which further leads to a higher trust rate in the institutions. […]