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Connecting geeks with governments

Presenter: Jennifer Pahlka
Published March 15, 2012
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Tags: Big Data, Cities, One Great Idea, VERGE


How Code for America recruits web development teams to build web applications that enable cities to connect with the public more effectively and move toward greater transparency.

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