After two online editions, the 2024 Eastern Partnership Civic Tech Hackathon was held in Chisinau on 26-28 January 2024. This event brought together over 60 participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine – civil society activists, developers, designers, and IT experts, who formed 15 teams to develop civic tech solutions that address societal challenges and contribute to transparency, accountability, and improved public services in the Eastern Partnership countries.
This project will focus on empowering rural communities in Moldova by promoting local tourism and contributing to the economic development and revival of Moldovan villages. The Village Travel Bot is a custom Telegram bot that will help users plan and explore rural Moldova, offering educational insights, cultural experiences, and interactive challenges for a unique and immersive travel adventure. The bot will be piloted in five villages in 2024, with the potential for further development and customization for other countries in the region.