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Multi-lifespan information system design in post-conflict societies: an evolving project in Rwanda

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In this paper we report on our early-stage research and design efforts to provide Rwandans with access to and reuse of video interviews from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. More generally, we investigate methods and designs that can be deployed successfully within a post-conflict political climate concerned about recurring violence. This work: (1) directly supports the Rwandan people in their efforts to achieve justice, healing and reconciliation; (2) provides the HCI community with methods and approaches for undertaking design in post-conflict situations; and (3) describes the first empirical exploration of multi-lifespan information system design.

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    April 2010
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    DOI:10.1145/1753846

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    1. access
    2. adaptation
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    4. multi-lifespan information system design
    5. post-conflict society
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    7. value sensitive design
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