The Effect of Social Media Platforms on Neglected Countries and Diaspora Communities: An Investigation into the Eritrean Case

4 January 2024

RESEARCH QUESTION  The research aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the manner in which social media platforms are used by Eritreans in the country and diaspora communities, including an analysis of the role of social media platforms in the Tigray conflict. The main research question is: What is the impact of social media platforms…

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Exploring the Opportunities for Internet Usage in Fostering Transparency and Accountability Within Government Agencies in Uganda.

4 January 2024
Project team members

RESEARCH QUESTION  The research questions are: What are the opportunities for the Internet in service delivery? What are the capacity gaps hindering the utilization of the Internet by government agencies in the effort to improve transparency and accountability in service delivery? The research takes place in Uganda.   WHY IS THIS RESEARCH IMPORTANT?  Despite having Internet…

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Designing & Defining a Digital World in Children’s Best Interests

4 January 2024
Project beneficiaries participating in an activity

RESEARCH QUESTION  In the context of the new tech regulations being passed around the world demanding that digital products and services are built and work in ways that promote “children’s best interests”; the research objective is to explore and define what “children’s best interests” means and how this relates to what children want and trust.…

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