SUNIS / Research & innovation
Research, findings and perspectives from our community.
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Sustainable Network Article ·
The Wireless Mesh Network (WMN) stands out as a powerful solution to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban areas. By utilizing multi-hop communication, it extends the reach of conventional wireless systems across vast territories. …
Sustainable Network Article ·
The smooth functioning of traditional Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS) within a community relies heavily on the trust shared between members or with a central administrator. However, once this trust is compromised, it becomes impossible to …
Sustainable Network Article ·
Community networks are a vital alternative for connecting rural populations overlooked by traditional operators due to low profitability. However, unlike mobile networks with broad reach, community nodes have limited range, and their placement does not always …
Sustainable Network Article ·
Internet has become an indispensable tool and a fundamental right, yet many regions, particularly in Africa, remain disconnected. Community networks—low-cost wireless infrastructures managed by local populations—have emerged as a viable solution to bridge this digital divide.