IMS (Denmark), JamiiAfrica (Tanzania), and Splice Media (Singapore) are jointly implementing the Good Commons initiative, originally developed with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and indirect contributions from SIDA, Norad, and the European Commission, in collaboration with communities around the world.
Good Commons supports global communities that are redefining how technology serves the public interest. Unlike Big Tech and Big AI models driven by user surveillance and profit, these communities are building safe, participatory digital spaces grounded in journalistic values, public trust, and civic collaboration.
On November 13, 2025, during the Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity held in Copenhagen, Good Commons convened alternative digital platforms from Colombia, Denmark, India, Moldova, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom under the theme “Common Ground.” The gathering aimed to foster collective learning and strengthen the resilience of these initiatives.
At the Conference, Good Commons announced its commitment to raise EUR 1.5 million. The funds will support communities developing or expanding their own digital platforms, provide training, technical assistance, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and facilitate the establishment of a recurring Common Ground Festival, where community builders, public-interest technologists, community media, researchers, designers, and funders can exchange knowledge and collaborate. A dedicated portion of the funds will specifically support initiatives led by women and non-binary founders, addressing long-standing gender imbalances within the technology and media sectors.
Speaking at the event, JamiiAfrica Executive Director, Maxence Melo, stated “In Tanzania, we chose not to follow Big Tech’s ‘one-solution-fits-all’ approach. Instead, we built and scaled JamiiForums, a local platform that empowers citizens to make informed decisions. Now, we aim to help other communities do the same.”
As one of the founding organizations behind Good Commons, this initiative aligns closely with JamiiAfrica’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which aspires to foster a more informed citizenry, responsive governance, and greater public participation in national development agendas. These include political engagement, good governance, livelihoods, and the digital economy. Ultimately, our aim is not only to empower citizens, partners, and the media but also to contribute to building a resilient democracy that drives development and social progress.
