Resources 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.

Toolkits and Guides for Practitioners

The Digital Peacebuilder’s Guide (2022)

A Social Media Analysis Toolkit for Mediators and Peacebuilders (2021)

Participatory Video and Strategic Communications for Peacebuilding (2019) (EN) (AR)

Reports, Articles, and Research

• Exploring Online Discourse in Kenya (2022), in April, May and June
• Mapping of Legal Framework and Responses by Actors to Address Harmful Content Online in Kenya (2022)
• External Evaluation for Peace Innovators Program (2022)
• Impulsionar a Tecnologia para a Construção da Paz na região da CEDEAO (PT) (2022)
• Susciter L’Utilisation de la Technologie Pour la Consolidation de la Paix Dans L’Espace CEDEA (FR) (2022)
• Leveraging Technology for Peacebuilding in the ECOWAS Region (EN) (2022)
• Understanding Digital Conflict Drivers, by Helena Puig Larrauri and Maude Morrison, in the book Fundamental Challenges to Global Peace and Security (2022)
• How do we combat polarization online? (2020)
• The role of technology in shifting the relationship between companies and communities in conflict settings (2020)
• Digital analysis: peacemaking potential and promise (2020)
• The Commons Evaluation Report (2019)
• Analyzing Refugee-Host Community Narratives on Social Media in Lebanon (2019)
• Innovative Peacebuilding in Syria — second report (2018)
• The Commons Evaluation Report (2017)
• Innovative Peacebuilding in Syria — first report (EN) (2016)
• Innovative Peacebuilding in Syria — first report (AR) (2016)
• ICTs & EU civilian peacebuilding: Reflections on good practices, opportunities and challenges (2016)
• New Technologies: The Future of Alternative Infrastructures for Peace (2015)
• Building on Open Data and Information Technologies: The Future of Resources, Narratives and Collective Intelligence for Development (2014)
• Nigeria Special Report: Early Warning & Early Response in Plateau State (2014)
• New Technology and the Prevention of Violence and Conflict (2013)
• Technology for Peacebuilding (2013)