Research and Publications

We conduct research and provide policy recommendations on using technology to build peace and how to address emergent challenges to peace in the digital age. Some of our research is aimed at expanding knowledge in the field of digital peacebuilding, conducted in partnership with academic institutions. Some of our research is focused on providing resources and policy recommendations to practitioners, based on our direct experience of implementing programs. We also publish more informal reflections on our work, methods and areas of research interest on our blog.

DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 November 2024 and 30 November 2024)

DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 November 2024 and 30 November 2024)

12/14/2024

This snapshot is intended to offer an overview of inter-religious issues present in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, identifying emerging narratives, key...

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DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 October 2024 and 31 October 2024)

DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 October 2024 and 31 October 2024)

11/12/2024

This report is intended to offer an overview of inter-religious issues present in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, identifying emerging narratives, key...

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Understanding to intervene: The codesign of text classifiers with peace practitioners (2024)

Understanding to intervene: The codesign of text classifiers with peace practitioners (2024)

11/12/2024

This publication was written by Julie Hawke, Helena Puig Larrauri, Andrew Sutjahjo and Benjamin Cerigo. Originating from a unique partnership...

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DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 September 2024 and 30 September 2024)

DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 September 2024 and 30 September 2024)

10/11/2024

This snapshot is intended to offer an overview of inter-religious issues present in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, identifying emerging narratives, key...

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DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 June 2024 – 25 August 2024)

DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 June 2024 – 25 August 2024)

09/14/2024

This snapshot is intended to offer an overview of inter-religious issues present in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, identifying emerging narratives, key...

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DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 May 2023 and 30 April 2024)

DIGITAL PULSE: Key Actors and Narratives in Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Dialogue (Social Media Analysis Report | 01 May 2023 and 30 April 2024)

05/15/2024

This snapshot is intended to offer an overview of inter-religious issues present in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, identifying emerging narratives, key...

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Mediating with and on technology (2024)

Mediating with and on technology (2024)

02/07/2024

Authored by Helena Puig Larrauri as part of the Accord by Conciliation Resources. A volume on innovations in mediation would...

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Like, Comment, Discriminate: Racist Discourse on Dutch Instagram

Like, Comment, Discriminate: Racist Discourse on Dutch Instagram

01/31/2024

Why this report? This social media analysis reveals the specific types of Instagram accounts and themes associated with the use...

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Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)

Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)

01/30/2024

This conflict snapshot report offers insight into both offline and online conflict trends in Sudan from December 1, 2023 to...

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Digital inclusion in peacemaking: Practice, promise and perils (2024)

Digital inclusion in peacemaking: Practice, promise and perils (2024)

01/19/2024

Authored by Julie Hawke as part of the Accord by Conciliation Resources. Technology holds particular promise as a means to...

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Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (November 2023)

Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (November 2023)

10/15/2023

This round of the conflict snapshot series offers insight into both offline and online conflict trends in Sudan throughout November....

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Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (September 2023)

Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (September 2023)

10/15/2023

This round of the conflict snapshot series offers insight into both offline and online conflict trends in Sudan throughout September...

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Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (August 2023)

Snapshot reports on online and offline conflict trends in Sudan (August 2023)

09/15/2023

This conflict snapshot report offers insight into both offline and online conflict trends in Sudan throughout August. It encompasses instances...

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Societal Divides as a Taxable Negative Externality of Digital Platforms

Societal Divides as a Taxable Negative Externality of Digital Platforms

08/23/2023

This paper was written by Helena Puig of Build Up. It is part of a collaboration under Ashoka’s Tech &...

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Sealing the cracks: An intersectional feminist perspective on digital peacebuilding

Sealing the cracks: An intersectional feminist perspective on digital peacebuilding

08/10/2023

This paper was written by Krystel Tabet, Mira El Mawla, Claudia Meier, Helena Puig Larrauri and Rita Costa Cots of...

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The Algorithmic Management of Polarization and Violence on Social Media (2023)

The Algorithmic Management of Polarization and Violence on Social Media (2023)

07/20/2023

This paper was written Jonathan Stray, Ravi Iyer & Helena Puig Larrauri, Knight Institute. Social media platforms are involved in...

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