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New Tech, New Rules
by Brett Davidson with contributions from Di Luong, IRIS
2026
Available in English
This report explores how civil society organisations are adapting to the challenges and opportunities of AI and algorithm‑driven platforms. Drawing on insights from ten organisations across the Global Majority, it highlights how practitioners are navigating increasingly complex digital environments to sustain civic engagement and resist authoritarian dynamics. The findings point to three key approaches: co‑opting technology and popular culture for resistance, countering surveillance and disinformation, and innovating through new forms of storytelling and organising.
No Unga Tax – Connecting taxes for the rich and poor
by The Rules
2019
Available in English
One way wealth is extracted from the global south is through the network of tax havens, which, by allowing the rich to hide their wealth, pushes the tax burden onto those with the least ability to pay. The case study documents how The Rules intervened to draw attention to how the City of London was extending its influence in East Africa by trying to make Kenya a tax haven for the region, and the Kenyan government’s supporting role in taxing basic goods, like maize (or Unga, in Swahili) instead of the hoarded wealth of the elite.
Safeguarding Civic Space: Harnessing Narrative Change to Restore Public Trust in CSOs
by International Centre for Policy Advocacy
2024
Available in English
In an era of shrinking civic space, civil society organisations (CSOs) find themselves under immense pressure, contending with a barrage of legal measures and narrative attacks aimed at undermining and vilifying them. Against this backdrop of democratic backsliding, the guide serves as a proactive resource, to move past commenting on the erosion of democracy to empowering actors to defend and promote civic rights effectively.
Crafted from first-hand experience and extensive research, the guide offers 10 practical lessons for proactive narrative change. Drawing from successful campaigns around the globe, including in-depth insights from a locally-led CSO coalition in Kazakhstan and efforts to counter 'foreign agents' laws in Kenya and Kyrgyzstan, these lessons provide actionable strategies to restore trust in CSOs with sceptical middle audiences.
Telling the story of civil society – A toolkit
by Telling the story of civil society.
2025
Available in English, Spanish
This resource provides a structured, three-step approach – Message, Audience, Story – to develop strategic and values-driven communication. It includes practical worksheets, case studies, and guidance on reaching key audiences while fostering positive narratives. By implementing these techniques, civil society organisations can enhance their public image, mobilise support, and safeguard civic space.
The toolkit also offers insights on collaboration, allowing organisations to amplify their impact collectively. Ultimately, it empowers civic actors to take control of their stories and shape public discourse in a way that strengthens civil society.
The Culture Hack Method
Available in English
The curriculum is a self-directed learning journey to share the Culture Hack Labs approach, methodology and tools.
The Culture Hack Methodology distills 10 years of research and development by groups of radical thinkers, movement leaders, poets, hackers and artists.
This seven-module educational tool supports narrative practitioners in understanding the ontological shift (a shift in the fundamental ways we perceive, relate to, and engage with the world) needed to disrupt the core assumptions of capitalist modernity and equips them with the tools to transform the critical narrative landscapes of our time.
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