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.
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
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)
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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Exploring Online Polarizing Content: LGBTQ+ Rights in Kenya
04/28/2023
This report is part of a broader initiative to analyze online discourse and specifically monitor harmful content e.g., hate speech...
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02/15/2023
Introducing Digital Media Arts for an inclusive Public Sphere (DMAPS) Digital Media Arts for an inclusive Public Sphere (DMAPS) is...
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Mapping of Legal Framework and Responses by Actors to Address Harmful Content Online in Kenya
09/24/2022
Over the last 15 years, the Kenyan government has responded to hate speech and misinformation on social media through new...
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Understanding Digital Conflict Drivers
09/22/2022
Written by Helena Puig Larrauri and Maude Morrison in the book Fundamental Challenges to Global Peace and Security. This chapter...
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Kenya – Elections Monitoring Social Media Listening Report (June 2022)
07/08/2022
This report is part of a broader initiative to analyze online discourse and specifically monitor hate speech in Kenya in...
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Kenya – Elections Monitoring Social Media Listening Report (May 2022)
06/09/2022
This report is part of a broader initiative to analyze online discourse and specifically monitor hate speech in Kenya in...
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Kenya – Elections Monitoring Social Media Listening (April 2022)
05/13/2022
This report is part of a broader initiative to analyze online discourse and specifically monitor hate speech in Kenya in...
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Uchaguzi Bila Balaa: Social Media Listening Analysis Kenya (2022)
02/12/2022
From July 15 to September 15, 2022, Search and Build Up partnered to conduct social media listening of key Facebook...
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External Evaluation for Peace Innovators Program (2022)
02/10/2022
In 2021, Build Up appointed Ta Corrales from Smith Assembly to conduct an external evaluation for its Peace Innovators Program....
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Leveraging Technology for Peacebuilding in the ECOWAS Region (2022)
10/15/2021
The results below provide an overview of technology use by peacebuilders in their interventions. While not exhaustive, the set of...
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The Commons Evaluation Reports
09/20/2019
What is The Commons? The Commons project was a response to the challenging political and social climate in the United States....
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Innovative Peacebuilding in Syria
10/26/2018
Introduction The research presented in this report identifies changes and continuities in the peacetech landscape in Syria, and presents pressing...
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ICTs & EU civilian peacebuilding: Reflections on good practices, opportunities and challenges
09/15/2016
This report was writted by Jennifer Gaskell, London School of Economics and Political Science and Build Up. It was produced...
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