Free Press Unlimited – which supports press freedom worldwide – is expanding its knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. This will help them develop suggestions for regulating AI technology and provide partners with relevant expertise. They hope this will strengthen access to reliable information.
Expertise center SPOON believes that everyone has the right to request information from the government through a Freedom of Information request (Woo request). They reinforce this right through policy advocacy, legal procedures, knowledge sharing, and smart tools.
The momentum is there, with the new Open Government Act and dissatisfaction with its practical implementation.
Artificial Intelligence is both an opportunity and a threat in the media industry. In 2024, investigative journalists at InvestiCo will experiment with setting up an AI workflow in four investigative projects. Code needs to be written, and collected data will be analyzed with specific expertise. This project is supported by the Goeie Grutten Foundation.
Steward-ownership puts the mission of companies at the centre. For entrepreneurs who want to make social impact, this model offers a sustainable alternative. With the continued support of the Goeie Grutten Foundation, We Are Stewards will have the space to continue to grow, strengthen its mission and give a strong impetus to the steward-ownership movement in the Netherlands.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences has developed a digital tool that allows political office holders to gain insight into the formal and informal networks of politicians and administrators, to identify potential risks of undermining and integrity issues: the Saxion Resilience Scan.
The tool is now being further developed so that it can also be used by other target groups besides local administrators.
Globally, press freedom is under pressure. As a leading platform for photojournalism, World Press Photo is developing a strategy in this project to contribute more directly to the protection of press freedom, particularly for photojournalists in high-risk countries.
CollectieveKracht is the knowledge platform that helps citizen collectives overcome obstacles together. It is independent, free, and accessible to all citizen collectives. The platform was developed by scientists based on knowledge from collectives in all sectors, governments, and other stakeholders. Through the platform, they can communicate and ask questions across sectors, thereby meeting the growing demand for reliable information and the search for sustainable cooperation between all parties.
Bits of Freedom wants to give citizens and politicians more insight into both the issues surrounding AI and Internet platforms (including Facebook and Youtube) and possible solutions. The “Digitally dichterbij” project does this by means of 8 explainer videos, made for both citizens and policy maker.
Natuur & Milieu is using our donation to develop an integrated future scenario for 2030 for the entire Dutch mobility system. In which the following is answered: what could our mobility system look like in 2030, how do we get there and what effect will this have on CO2 emissions from mobility, the use of various energy carriers, changes in energy demand and the effect on spatial planning?
The Energy Validation Lab is a test program for 6 young startups each year from all over the Netherlands who contribute to the energy transition with an innovative prototype. They are guided in setting up a test case for the prototype. The practical test is conducted at a festival, where the entrepreneur is helped with the production and logistical organization.