Kivu Research Institute

AI & Information Integrity

Studying digital information systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and media literacy across the region.

Research Team

Rebecca KavuoRebecca KavuoDirector of Digital IntegrityM.Sc. in Telecom Networks. Leads automated-activity analysis and regional information infrastructure audits.

Active Research Projects

ResearchPublishedDigital Sovereignty

Digital Sovereignty: Restructuring Mobile Money Protocols for Conflict Resiliency

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ResearchPublishedThe Architecture of Influence

The Architecture of Influence: Information Networks in the Great Lakes Region

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Publications in This Program

Technology & SocietySeptember 2024

Digital Sovereignty: Restructuring Mobile Money Protocols for Conflict Resiliency

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Flagship StudyAugust 2024

The Architecture of Influence: Information Networks in the Great Lakes Region

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