Why the Web Institute exists

The web is the world's most powerful socio-technical construct that affects all areas of human existance. It offers many benefits but also reinforces existing inequalities.

To understand the web and create a more inclusive society, we need a multidisciplinary approach to re-engineer the digital world

At the Web Institute, we explore new ideas and practical solutions for a better web guided by eight research themes in order to:

• Provide evidence-based policy recommendations
• Bridge the digital divide
• Tackle critical questions
• Be a catalyst for positive change.

Greg Kawere, Research Director