Research
Our Work is Not Confined to Theory
Research, Projects & Publications
Research that transforms communities. ISITI leads innovative projects in ICT4D, rural innovation, and indigenous knowledge, turning ideas into practical solutions that uplift lives. Our work blends research, technology, and local collaboration to create sustainable impact across diverse communities.
ISITI's Niche Areas Map to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ISITI’s niche areas are strategically aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that every project contributes to meaningful, long-term impact. Through focus areas like Community Sustainability, ICT4D, Socio-Technical Innovation, and Indigenous Knowledge Management, ISITI strengthens rural communities, protects local knowledge, and drives innovation for a more inclusive and resilient future.
ISITI Research Groups
ISITI’s research groups span eight key domains—IT, Knowledge Management, Social & Cultural Studies, Telecommunication, Business & Marketing, Education, Energy, and Health—forming a multidisciplinary ecosystem that drives innovation for diverse communities. These groups work together to create practical digital solutions, strengthen community knowledge systems, enhance rural connectivity, support sustainable livelihoods, and improve learning, energy access, and community well-being.
We are a community of researchers working across technology, culture, business, education, health, and sustainability — united by one belief: knowledge should create real change.
Discover the people behind ISITI’s ideas, innovations, and stories.
Our Research Fellows
Publications
ISITI actively contributes to academic and applied knowledge through a wide range of publications. Our researchers publish in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, book chapters, technical reports, and community guidelines, covering themes such as ICT4D, indigenous knowledge, digital learning, and social innovation.
These publications reflect our commitment to advancing scholarship while supporting real-world problem solving. Many of our works also document experiences from community-based projects, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.
Where Research Meets Real-World Impact
ISITI’s research spans across diverse locations — from digital labs and collaborative innovation spaces to rural communities, cultural sites, and industry environments. Wherever knowledge can create change, that’s where we are. Our research locations are not just places on a map, but living ecosystems where technology, culture, and community come together to shape meaningful discoveries.
