nobodyreadsreports

the global development community spends millions of dollars conducting research to fill knowledge gaps and solve big global challenges. Yet, despite our best efforts, much of this research fails to reach or influence the people who can drive the needed change.

downloading doesn't necessarily mean reading.

As somebody engaged in producing reports for the UN, this one hits home. I have seen first hand the incredible range of knowledge and expertise that exists in this organization. The UN is uniquely positioned to provide data and guidance on some of the most pressing issues of our time. But if the message is not getting through, are we just one more... See more

We urge policymakers, developers, and researchers to prioritize the inclusion of indigenous and marginalized communities in AI governance, ensuring that their knowledge systems and cultural narratives are not only preserved but celebrated.

unknown unknowns, is everything outside our collective understanding whose elements remain unexplored and inconceivable.

The prioritization of English and widely spoken European languages in AI development contributes to an asymmetrical information hierarchy, where marginalized voices are either underrepresented or misinterpreted. Some scholars interpret this dynamic as a contemporary manifestation of colonial practices in which dominant cultures impose their values... See more