Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL) announced its support for the digital platform “Ojo Cívico”, a technological tool aimed at facilitating citizens’ access to relevant data on public officials, thus strengthening the culture of transparency and democratic participation.
During a press conference, the president of the Board of Directors of INDOTEL, Guido Gómez Mazara, highlighted that this initiative represents a significant advance in institutional strengthening. “With Civic Eye we take a firm step towards a more participatory democracy. Citizens have the right to know how their representatives act, and this platform allows that access in a clear, useful and reliable way,” he expressed.
Gómez Mazara explained that, although public information is legally available, it is often dispersed, complex, or not very accessible to the average citizen.
“Esta brecha limita la rendición de cuentas. Con esta propuesta tecnológica, el acceso se vuelve más eficiente y democrático”,
puntualizó.
Ojo Cívico, created by Jeralvi Mendoza Manzanillo, organizes public data into detailed profiles that allow consulting the patrimonial evolution of officials, their attendance at Congress, legislative initiatives, and presence in the media.
One of the most innovative elements of the platform is the use of artificial intelligence, which identifies and flags with “red flags” the news that may involve ethical alerts or questionable conduct by officials.
“Diseñamos Ojo Cívico pensando en cualquier ciudadano, sin necesidad de conocimientos técnicos o jurídicos. Solo se necesita el deseo de entender mejor cómo funcionan nuestras instituciones y quiénes las dirigen”,
afirmó Mendoza Manzanillo.
In addition to access to public data, the platform offers educational and multimedia content on the role of public servants, the functioning of Congress, and citizen rights, with the aim of empowering especially young people and sectors traditionally excluded from the political debate.
Those interested can learn more about this initiative through the website www.ojocivico.com or on social media such as @ojocivico_rd on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, where informative capsules and platform updates are published.
The creation of Ojo Cívico emerged within the framework of INDOTEL’s R&D Lab program, which seeks to promote the development of innovative technological projects. Mendoza Manzanillo obtained second place in the competition, which allowed him to present his idea directly to Guido Gómez Mazara, initiating this institutional support.
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