Civic technology companies

Civic technology companies are platforms, products, and services that facilitate civic engagement. Civic technology encompasses any type of technology that enables greater participation in government affairs, or "assists government in delivering citizen services and strengthening ties with the public". The phrase can essentially be used to describe any company that is concerned with improving the quality, access, and efficiency of government services within the political system through technological means. Although similar, Civic Technology is different from Government Technology. Civic technology seeks to connect citizens with each other or with their government. Government Technology primarily seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of governments' internal operations. Although the term can be used differently, Government Technology can also be classified as a subcategory within civic technology due to the indirect benefits citizens gain from government efficiency.