Analyzing and Understanding the Increasing (Real) Centralization of the Internet
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PATIO: Platform and Testbed for Improved Observability of African Networks
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An International Internet for Local Needs
Explore research on rebalancing power between local actors and global Internet players—examining strategies for equitable governance, sustainable access, and community‑driven digital futures.
Online Mental Health and the Future of Therapeutic Labor
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Internet Quality Barometer
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Internet Poverty Index (IPI): Methodology, Additional Granularity, Interactive Data Platform & Annual Rankings
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Incentivized network and localized services growth with mutual credit-based community vouchers
Explore research on mutual credit‑based community vouchers—assessing how decentralized systems can incentivize commons stewardship, local digital content creation, and resilient local markets.
The Cost of Excluding Women: The Digital Gender Gap & Economic Prospects
Explore research on the digital gender gap—analyzing whether countries with greater inequality face economic consequences, and estimating the impact of women’s inclusion online.
Costs of Exclusion: Gendered Experiences of Meaningful Connectivity through a Global Pandemic
Explore research on the digital gender gap during COVID‑19—analyzing economic consequences, government actions, and policies to advance affordable, meaningful connectivity for women and men.
International Internet Inequality Index
Explore research on the International Internet Inequality Index—analyzing demographic, economic, and geographic factors shaping future global internet usage and access.