Benjamin Charagu

Background

About Benjamin Charagu

I am a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience dedicated to harnessing technology and data to foster citizen empowerment and accountable governance in Africa. My core mission is to build bridges between communities and their governments, transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable development. As Director of Partnerships at The Open Institute, I drive this mission by forging strategic collaborations with government, civil society, and the private sector. A defining achievement was leading the development of the ()(https://openinstitute.africa/2023/12/06/championing-citizen-generated-data-in-kenya-knbs/) with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. This pioneering work integrates Citizen-Generated Data into official national reporting, ensuring development planning is both inclusive and evidence-based. My expertise encompasses: & : Building and managing high-impact agreements with county governments and international bodies to institutionalize data-driven decision-making: Designing and scaling platforms like Open County and the Kilifi Citizens Dashboard that make complex public data accessible and usable for social accountability: Overseeing organizational strategy, risk management, and program execution to ensure sustainable impact from grassroots initiatives to national policy. My background as a founder and CEO has instilled a pragmatic, results-driven approach to building and scaling social impact initiatives. I am passionate about mentoring teams, advocating for open governance, and connecting innovative solutions to persistent challenges in public service delivery. I am always open to connecting with fellow professionals and organizations dedicated to technology for social good and strengthening civic engagement.'.