Omidyar Networks Awards $2.275 Million for Government Transparency

“Omidyar Network is proud to support the important work of these innovative organizations. Each in their own way utilizes technology to promote transparency, accountability and trust,” said Stephen King, senior director, investments at Omidyar Network. “In addition to Global Voices’ and mySociety’s technology platforms, we are particularly supportive of all three grantees' focus and program applicability in sub-Saharan Africa, an Omidyar Network geographic focus area.” King made the announcement and offered his remarks at the Guardian Activate Summit in London.