Hi, I'm Tom
I’m a researcher, project manager, journalist and facilitator.
My work focuses on transparency and accountability, particularly related to climate, forests, and human rights. I have a long-standing interest in how civil society organisations can use technology and data effectively and responsibly.
Over the last ten years, I’ve worked in more than 27 countries, and interviewed people from over 300 organisations. Here are some projects I’ve worked on:
Technology for monitoring rainforests and rights for forest peoples: A primer
Lead researcher - The Engine Room Continue reading Technology for monitoring rainforests and rights for forest peoples: A primer
Technology for Legal Empowerment: A Global Review
Lead researcher - Open Society Justice Initiative Continue reading Technology for Legal Empowerment: A Global Review
Choosing technology in Kenyan and South African transparency and accountability initiatives
Project lead - University of the Witwatersrand, Pawa254 and Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Continue reading Choosing technology in Kenyan and South African transparency and accountability initiatives
Humanitarian Futures for Messaging Apps
Lead researcher - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Continue reading Humanitarian Futures for Messaging Apps
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