Research
My research asks how technology can fit real knowledge, communication and institutional systems, particularly in African and resource-constrained contexts.
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How can information systems grow from the knowledge, priorities and communication practices of the people who will use them? This work connects participatory inquiry with maintainable technical choices.
Related work: TIBaLLi · RadioNet / Tibaŋsim
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Voice and language resources can make information more reachable when text, literacy or conventional Internet access create barriers. Dagbani-focused work provides a concrete setting for this research.
Related work: Mr. Meteo · Tibaŋsim · Dagbani dataset
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The Plug-In Principle asks researchers to understand existing knowledge and systems before introducing an intervention, then iteratively fit and improve technology with communities.
Related work: PhD research · ICT4D Plug-In Principle
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Digital systems distribute opportunity and risk. This work examines AI and digitalisation through questions of access, agency, culture and human values.
Related work: Bridging the Digital Divide · DIGHUM
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Practical tools for assessment and learning need transparent workflows, human judgement and an understanding of institutional context.
Related work: One Grader · teaching practice
Research approach
An accessible guide to designing with community knowledge, communication practices and available infrastructure.
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