About the University DPG Communities Category
This category brings together students from universities across Sierra Leone and beyond who are leading or participating in Digital Public Goods (DPG) meetups on their campuses.
Purpose
The University DPG Communities category is dedicated to showcasing and supporting campus-based initiatives around Digital Public Goods. These include student-led meetups, local project collaborations, design jams, content sprints, and open-source innovation—all aligned with the global DPG movement.
Whether you’re at FBC, IPAM, Limkokwing, Njala, or any other institution, this is your space to:
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Share what your university DPG community is working on
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Post-event recaps, photos, and upcoming meetup announcements.
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Brainstorm new DPG ideas for your local or national context.
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Ask questions and get support from other university-based contributors.
How Is This Different?
Unlike broader categories focused on specific sectors (e.g., health, education, open-source tooling), this category is location- and community-specific. It focuses on how DPGs are understood, built, and used within university ecosystems, by and for students.
What Belongs Here?
Typical posts and topics in this category may include:
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University-specific meetup planning and feedback
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Introductions of student organiser teams
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Local DPG project showcases
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Collaborative content development efforts
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Reflections from DPG hackathons, workshops, or talks
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Questions or challenges related to organising university DPG efforts
Should We Keep This?
Yes. The growth of the DPG movement depends on young innovators and creators. Universities are hubs of talent and energy, and this category provides a focused space to mobilise and showcase that work. As the number of participating institutions grows, we may eventually split this into subcategories (e.g., one per university) for easier navigation.