2023 Annual Report: Official Release and Key Highlights

The Edgelands Institute is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing a year of impactful initiatives and research in urban security and digital integrity. The report highlights significant achievements across four cities: Medellín, Cúcuta, Geneva, and Nairobi.

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In Medellín, the Institute concluded its project with a comprehensive report on surveillance technology and urban security, hosted the first local Fellowship, and partnered with Hablemos Medellín for public dialogue on digital security.

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Cúcuta saw participatory research and community workshops culminating in a final report with key recommendations for security and tech governance. In Geneva, the Institute celebrated a constitutional amendment for digital integrity with overwhelming citizen support and organized multi-stakeholder forums on transparency and surveillance.

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Nairobi’s efforts included the release of a diagnostic report on surveillance practices, research sprints, and collaborations with Magnum Photography to visually explore surveillance issues.

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Additionally, the Institute published its first art book documenting initiatives across cities, developed frameworks for algorithmic surveillance and AI localism, and hosted the second cohort of international fellows.

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Looking ahead, the Edgelands Institute plans to expand its projects to Houston, focusing on digital security in public education, and conduct research on Open Source Software and cyber-vulnerabilities, continuing its mission to address urban security challenges through innovative, community-driven solutions.

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Read the full report here.

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