#RiseUpSL: The Role of Social Media and Citizen Engagement in Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis
Originally Published In: Rao, A. (13 December 2018). #RiseUpSL: The role of social media and citizen engagement in Sri Lanka’s political crisis, ISAS Insights Executive Summary Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented constitutional and political crisis. The Supreme Court’s final verdict on the
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Taming The Misuse of Social Media: Lessons From The Indian Elections
Originally Published In: Rao, A. (July 2019). Taming the misuse of social media: Lessons from the Indian elections, ISAS Newsletter: South Asia, Vol. 27 (Jan-Jun 2019) Introduction Much has been said and written about the pivotal role played by social media during the recently-concluded Indian general
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Pandemic and the Role of Technology with Dr. Anuradha Rao
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic early this year, there has been an exponential increase in our dependence on technology. Governments are experimenting with social media to keep citizens informed and updated about the infection. Among other aspects, the pandemic has, globally, shaken the conventional
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Social Media and the Indian Elections: The Good, the Bad and (How to Rein In) the Ugly
Social media played a prominent role during the recent Indian general elections. Now, it is time for India’s policymakers to discuss actions and policies that will rein in its harmful effects. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (28 May 2019). Social media and the Indian elections: The good,
Continue ReadingSwacch Social Media: Cleaning Up Online Spaces During India’s General Elections
Political parties need to step up and join hands with other stakeholders to clean up social media spaces during the Indian general elections. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (15 April 2019). Swacch social media: Cleaning up online spaces during India’s general elections, ISAS Briefs, No. 650. Institute
Continue ReadingThe Role of Social Media and Citizen Engagement in Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis
Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented constitutional and political crisis. The Supreme Court’s final verdict on the legality of the move to dissolve Parliament, expected on 13 December, and how parties respond to it, will have deep implications for the country’s democratic future.
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Social Media and Critical Digital Literacy in India’s General Elections
With the Indian general elections two weeks away, critical digital literacy, particularly at the digital fringes, is a key tool to fight fake news and uphold election integrity in a social media-saturated environment. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (29 March 2019). Social media and critical digital
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