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Atika Kemal

Lecturer

University of Essex

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Researcher

My organisation

University of Essex

University of Essex

Research performing organisation

Colchester, United Kingdom

The University of Essex is a centre of world-excellence in the social sciences with further research strengths across science, health and the humanities according to the results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021). We put student success at the centre of our mission. Our research focuses on asking difficult questions, challenging conventional wisdom, tackling with rigour the questions that matter to people and communities and putting ideas into actions to improve people's lives.
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WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INTEREST IN SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION & RESILIENCE TOPICS?

my research focuses on digital innovation for inclusion in social cash systems that has a societal and economic impact

WHICH (IMPACT) AREA OF THE STR PARTNERSHIP IS IN THE FOCUS OF YOUR INTEREST?

Supporting the modernisation of social protection systems and essential services

EXPERIENCE AND KNOW-HOW IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS & RESILIENCE

My research examines the social, political, economic, oraganisational and ethical implications of digital technologies, particularly in the context of social protection systems for inclusive development in the Global South

IF YOU HAVE ANY POLICY EXPERIENCE, COULD YOU SHARE INFORMATION ON AREAS, METHODS, RISKS, AND FACTORS FOR SUCCESS?

My previous research on digital innovation for financial and social inclusion in Pakistan has informed organisational policy. Currently, I'm evaluating data and algorithmic targeting in an adaptive social cash programme, and the opportunities and limitations AI offers in this sector. Also, I'm designing a governance AI framework for ethical principles and practices for AI applications for social cash managers from a policy perspective. This work is currently under review in a journal.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FUTURE RESEARCH COLLABORATION?

Yes

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED CONTRIBUTION IN PREPARING THE STR PARTNERSHIP?

Participate in meetingsParticipate in surveyParticipate in individual interview Stay in the loop and get information about the planning process

COMPLETED PROJECTS IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS & RESILIENCE:

International project(s)

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

Kemal, 2023.ITP. pdf.pdf