Digitizing Community Building and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Communities : A Case of #Let’sTalkUganda in Northern Uganda
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
Journal / Publication | Social Media and Society |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 16 Jun 2020 |
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Abstract
This research examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs; social media) as a tool that fosters
community building and reconciliation in post-conflict regions, in particular Northern Uganda. Using Twitter data collected
over 27months (12 June 2016–9 September 2018), we found that information technology (IT) increased social actors’
(Justice and Reconciliation Project [JRP]-Uganda) advocacy for transitional justice in post-conflict communities. Interview
findings evidenced the effectiveness of using social media (SM) to connect post-conflict communities to share and discuss
reconciliatory ideas. This study connotes that well-thought-out SM use by social actors to share information used in resolving
conflict results in socio-political stability and harmonious coexistence.
community building and reconciliation in post-conflict regions, in particular Northern Uganda. Using Twitter data collected
over 27months (12 June 2016–9 September 2018), we found that information technology (IT) increased social actors’
(Justice and Reconciliation Project [JRP]-Uganda) advocacy for transitional justice in post-conflict communities. Interview
findings evidenced the effectiveness of using social media (SM) to connect post-conflict communities to share and discuss
reconciliatory ideas. This study connotes that well-thought-out SM use by social actors to share information used in resolving
conflict results in socio-political stability and harmonious coexistence.
Research Area(s)
- ICTs, reconciliation and community building, post-conflict societies, LRA and Northern Uganda
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Digitizing Community Building and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Communities : A Case of #Let’sTalkUganda in Northern Uganda. / Kasadha, Juma.
In: Social Media and Society, Vol. 6, No. 2, 16.06.2020, p. 1-13.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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