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Bridging the Digital Divide: A Comprehensive Assessment of Foundational Digital Literacy in the Vanni Region of Sri Lanka 2024

This report presents the findings of a comprehensive digital literacy assessment conducted in the Vanni region of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, where the last phase of the civil war took place 15 years ago, causing severe damage to human life and economic and social structures. Collaboratively undertaken by the University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and The Gate Institute, UK/ Sri Lanka, the study highlights the disparities in access to digital infrastructure and skills across Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts of Vanni. Leveraging UNESCO’s Digital Literacy Global Framework, the research identifies barriers, explores mediating variables like gender and socioeconomic status, and offers actionable policy recommendations to ensure digital inclusion for all.

Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference 2024

Proceedings published at the Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference held from March 7-10, 2024, on “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy” at Vavuniya University, Sri Lanka.

APPRA 2024: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy

The Asia-Pacific Regional Peace Research Association (APPRA) and the Harmony Centre of the University of Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) are jointly organising the 2024 APPRA Conference in collaboration with The Gate Institute (UK) on “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy” from 7-10 March 2024 at the University of Vavuniya in Sri Lanka.

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