The field of Communication for Development and Social Change (CDSC henceforth) has enriching practices in peacebuilding contexts, especially in post-conflict and fragile states, with the use of approaches like behaviour change, edutainment and participatory media that aim to contribute to peace goals of reconciliation and reconstruction of social fabrics. Despite this, what happens ‘on the field’ has not been translated into theoretical developments of CDSC and peacebuilding studies, with few exceptions like Citizens’ Media (Rodríguez, 2000), Communication for Peace (Hoffmann, 2013) and ICT for Peacebuilding (Hattotuwa, 2004). Based on the above-mentioned frameworks and retaking the seminal CDSC works of Andreas Fuglesang (1982), this dissertation explores the potentialities and uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs henceforth) in one of the most sensitive aspects for reconciliation in post-conflict countries, collective memory. Particularly, the research seeks to explore methods used by the organisations and its dialogue with local expressions of memory in the creation of content and narratives that might contribute to the local peacebuilding processes. This is done through two case studies of memory-related initiatives in Colombia that use digital literacy and content production as part of their process. The first case study is the Alfabetizaciones Digitales (AD, Digital Literacies in Spanish), a project of the National Centre for Historical Memory, that worked with victims’ memory initiatives in the creation of websites and multimedia content. The second is Revelando Barrios (RB, Revealing Barrios in Spanish) an initiative of the NGO Ciudad Comuna based on social photography with youngsters of the Comuna 8 of Medellín, Antioquia. Using a methodology that combines Key Informant Interviews, content and data analysis, the main findings pointed to three aspects. First, that there is a general pattern of non-deterministic ICT use in both projects, with potential to foster ‘empowering’ collective actions and inter-generational dialogue. Second, the content analysis allowed the identification of a potential influence of what Fuglesang calls ‘conventions’ of digital language -i.e. the rules for writing on the web- in the content produced for the AD case study. Thirdly, that the main limitations of ICT use are those linked to the digital divide and the sustainability of the process; though, it is noted that participants and implementers developed solidarity mechanisms to alter the limitation of access to Internet and devices such as photo cameras. Dissertation awarded with Distinction, Award for Best Dissertation 2017 of the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics, University of Reading.

Formación de cuerpo de infantería de la Escuela Militar, en la Revista militar llevada a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, el 24 de julio de 1938. Esta Revista militar se llevó a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, en Usaquén, también conocido como ‘Campo Marte’, en el marco de la celebración del IV Centenario de la Fundación de Bogotá. Durante la celebración, en el desarrollo de una acrobacia aérea, el avión militar Hawk II F11C, piloteado por César Abadía, chocó cerca de la tribuna. La explosión dejó 64 muertos. Gumersindo Cuéllar registró la Revista, antes del accidente, y el funeral de las víctimas de esta catástrofe.

Desfile de Infantería y caballería en la Revista militar llevada a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, el 24 de julio de 1938. Esta Revista militar se llevó a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, en Usaquén, también conocido como ‘Campo Marte’, en el marco de la celebración del IV Centenario de la Fundación de Bogotá. Durante la celebración, en el desarrollo de una acrobacia aérea, el avión militar Hawk II F11C, piloteado por César Abadía, chocó cerca de la tribuna. La explosión dejó 64 muertos. Gumersindo Cuéllar registró la Revista, antes del accidente, y el funeral de las víctimas de esta catástrofe.

Desfile de policía motorizada frente al Capitolio Nacional, durante la Revista de la Policía Nacional. El domingo 7 de abril de 1929 se llevó a cabo en Bogotá una revista de la Policía Nacional. El evento tuvo lugar en la Plaza de Bolívar y contó con la asistencia del presidente Miguel Abadía Méndez. En esta ocasión se estrenaron las bicicletas y motocicletas que se habían adquirido recientemente y con las cuales se dio inicio al servicio motorizado en la Policía.

Formación de cuerpo de infantería de la Escuela Militar, en la Revista militar llevada a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, el 24 de julio de 1938. Esta Revista militar se llevó a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, en Usaquén, también conocido como ‘Campo Marte’, en el marco de la celebración del IV Centenario de la Fundación de Bogotá. Durante la celebración, en el desarrollo de una acrobacia aérea, el avión militar Hawk II F11C, piloteado por César Abadía, chocó cerca de la tribuna. La explosión dejó 64 muertos. Gumersindo Cuéllar registró la Revista, antes del accidente, y el funeral de las víctimas de esta catástrofe.

The field of Communication for Development and Social Change (CDSC henceforth) has enriching practices in peacebuilding contexts, especially in post-conflict and fragile states, with the use of approaches like behaviour change, edutainment and participatory media that aim to contribute to peace goals of reconciliation and reconstruction of social fabrics. Despite this, what happens ‘on the field’ has not been translated into theoretical developments of CDSC and peacebuilding studies, with few exceptions like Citizens’ Media (Rodríguez, 2000), Communication for Peace (Hoffmann, 2013) and ICT for Peacebuilding (Hattotuwa, 2004). Based on the above-mentioned frameworks and retaking the seminal CDSC works of Andreas Fuglesang (1982), this dissertation explores the potentialities and uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs henceforth) in one of the most sensitive aspects for reconciliation in post-conflict countries, collective memory. Particularly, the research seeks to explore methods used by the organisations and its dialogue with local expressions of memory in the creation of content and narratives that might contribute to the local peacebuilding processes. This is done through two case studies of memory-related initiatives in Colombia that use digital literacy and content production as part of their process. The first case study is the Alfabetizaciones Digitales (AD, Digital Literacies in Spanish), a project of the National Centre for Historical Memory, that worked with victims’ memory initiatives in the creation of websites and multimedia content. The second is Revelando Barrios (RB, Revealing Barrios in Spanish) an initiative of the NGO Ciudad Comuna based on social photography with youngsters of the Comuna 8 of Medellín, Antioquia. Using a methodology that combines Key Informant Interviews, content and data analysis, the main findings pointed to three aspects. First, that there is a general pattern of non-deterministic ICT use in both projects, with potential to foster ‘empowering’ collective actions and inter-generational dialogue. Second, the content analysis allowed the identification of a potential influence of what Fuglesang calls ‘conventions’ of digital language -i.e. the rules for writing on the web- in the content produced for the AD case study. Thirdly, that the main limitations of ICT use are those linked to the digital divide and the sustainability of the process; though, it is noted that participants and implementers developed solidarity mechanisms to alter the limitation of access to Internet and devices such as photo cameras. Dissertation awarded with Distinction, Award for Best Dissertation 2017 of the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics, University of Reading.

Infantería y artillería en la Revista militar llevada a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, el 24 de julio de 1938. Esta Revista militar se llevó a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, en Usaquén, también conocido como ‘Campo Marte’, en el marco de la celebración del IV Centenario de la Fundación de Bogotá. Durante la celebración, en el desarrollo de una acrobacia aérea, el avión militar Hawk II F11C, piloteado por César Abadía, chocó cerca de la tribuna. La explosión dejó 64 muertos. Gumersindo Cuéllar registró la Revista, antes del accidente, y el funeral de las víctimas de esta catástrofe.

The field of Communication for Development and Social Change (CDSC henceforth) has enriching practices in peacebuilding contexts, especially in post-conflict and fragile states, with the use of approaches like behaviour change, edutainment and participatory media that aim to contribute to peace goals of reconciliation and reconstruction of social fabrics. Despite this, what happens ‘on the field’ has not been translated into theoretical developments of CDSC and peacebuilding studies, with few exceptions like Citizens’ Media (Rodríguez, 2000), Communication for Peace (Hoffmann, 2013) and ICT for Peacebuilding (Hattotuwa, 2004). Based on the above-mentioned frameworks and retaking the seminal CDSC works of Andreas Fuglesang (1982), this dissertation explores the potentialities and uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs henceforth) in one of the most sensitive aspects for reconciliation in post-conflict countries, collective memory. Particularly, the research seeks to explore methods used by the organisations and its dialogue with local expressions of memory in the creation of content and narratives that might contribute to the local peacebuilding processes. This is done through two case studies of memory-related initiatives in Colombia that use digital literacy and content production as part of their process. The first case study is the Alfabetizaciones Digitales (AD, Digital Literacies in Spanish), a project of the National Centre for Historical Memory, that worked with victims’ memory initiatives in the creation of websites and multimedia content. The second is Revelando Barrios (RB, Revealing Barrios in Spanish) an initiative of the NGO Ciudad Comuna based on social photography with youngsters of the Comuna 8 of Medellín, Antioquia. Using a methodology that combines Key Informant Interviews, content and data analysis, the main findings pointed to three aspects. First, that there is a general pattern of non-deterministic ICT use in both projects, with potential to foster ‘empowering’ collective actions and inter-generational dialogue. Second, the content analysis allowed the identification of a potential influence of what Fuglesang calls ‘conventions’ of digital language -i.e. the rules for writing on the web- in the content produced for the AD case study. Thirdly, that the main limitations of ICT use are those linked to the digital divide and the sustainability of the process; though, it is noted that participants and implementers developed solidarity mechanisms to alter the limitation of access to Internet and devices such as photo cameras. Dissertation awarded with Distinction, Award for Best Dissertation 2017 of the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics, University of Reading.

Formación de infantería en la Plaza de Bolívar, durante la Revista de la Policía Nacional. Delante de los policías se encuentran un fotógrafo y un camarógrafo registrando el evento. El domingo 7 de abril de 1929 se llevó a cabo en Bogotá una revista de la Policía Nacional. El evento tuvo lugar en la Plaza de Bolívar y contó con la asistencia del presidente Miguel Abadía Méndez. En esta ocasión se estrenaron las bicicletas y motocicletas que se habían adquirido recientemente y con las cuales se dio inicio al servicio motorizado en la Policía.

Desfile de infantería frente al palco presidencial, en la Revista militar llevada a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, el 24 de julio de 1938. Esta Revista militar se llevó a cabo en el Campo Santa Ana, en Usaquén, también conocido como ‘Campo Marte’, en el marco de la celebración del IV Centenario de la Fundación de Bogotá. Durante la celebración, en el desarrollo de una acrobacia aérea, el avión militar Hawk II F11C, piloteado por César Abadía, chocó cerca de la tribuna. La explosión dejó 64 muertos. Gumersindo Cuéllar registró la Revista, antes del accidente, y el funeral de las víctimas de esta catástrofe.