1. Developing an Ushahidi map for election monitoring in Colombia Presidential elections May 30, 2010

2. Origins of Ushahidi

3. Ushahidi inspired platforms in the world

4. Crowdsourced disaster management

5. Election monitoring in Mexico, 2009

6. Monitoring the 2010 elections in Colombia

7. http://moviles.securesites.net/ushahidi/ http://denuncia.nuestraselecciones.org/

8. How to send an report? Sending an email Using tweet#eleccionesCOor #votebien2010 Submitting an online report Movistar cell phone users: sending a text message to 5550

9. Real-time information mapping

10. Online collaboration demystified: Importance of physical networks Easy exit system Leadership and hierarchy The critical mass Panacea for social and political (digital) activism?

11. Traditional media & centralized institutions vspublic participation Work mentalities and networks Verification process: filtering, accreditation, and credibility

12. Verification process

13. Anonymity, security- and solidarity building Protection mechanism and risks Closed versus open platforms Benefiting from media hype

14. Evaluation, shortcomings and future challenges Talent pool and solidarity Social and digital inclusiveness (>focus on shortcodes) Follow-up mechanisms: National Election Commission and Frontline SMS

15. Conclusion