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TFG — Tech for Good Balkans

About the platform

A regional platform for responsible, practical technology.

Initiated by ICT Hub, the platform builds on more than a decade of experience connecting technology, innovation and implementation capacity across the Balkans.

Definition

What is Tech for Good?

Tech for Good is the intentional use of technology and innovation to address social, economic and environmental challenges and create measurable benefits for people and communities.

It is not technology for its own sake. It starts with a real need and applies technology only where it can help.

Region

Why the Balkans?

Across the Balkan region, strong technology communities, committed civil society organizations and active international partners often work in parallel rather than together.

The platform connects them around shared challenges, so that expertise, funding and implementation capacity meet where they are most needed.

Approach

Our approach

Challenge → Collaboration → Technology → Implementation → Measurable Impact.

We work with the people affected to define problems, bring in the right partners, test solutions in real conditions and measure what changes.

Principles

Responsible Technology Principles

  1. 01

    Start with a real human need.

  2. 02

    Design with the people affected.

  3. 03

    Build for inclusion and accessibility.

  4. 04

    Protect rights, privacy and safety.

  5. 05

    Use evidence, not assumptions.

  6. 06

    Measure outcomes, not only activities.

  7. 07

    Build solutions that can remain useful after funding ends.

Governance

How the platform is governed

Tech for Good Balkans is initiated and operated by ICT Hub. An independent Advisory Board, drawn from technology, business, civil society, academia, philanthropy and international development, advises on priority challenges, protects the public-interest mission and reviews annual progress and impact.

The platform is open to partners across the region. ICT Hub does not claim ownership of initiatives led by its partners.

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