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Caroline Wamala Larsson is an Associate Professor and Director of SPIDER at Stockholm University's Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over two decades of experience in harnessing technology for social good, she focuses on the intersection of gender studies and technology, particularly examining how mobile communication technologies can drive development and social transformation.
Her academic journey includes receiving her associate professorship in 2017 from Karlstad University while continuing her practical engagement with SPIDER. Her research delves into the intricate relationship between gender and technology, utilizing an intersectional paradigm to better understand gender dynamics in technological contexts.
Dr. Larsson's work emphasizes the transformative potential of mobile devices in providing digital opportunities to underserved and marginalized communities. She is an advocate for the STEM movement and envisions technology as a potent equalizer capable of weaving together diverse communities equitably.
Her research interests include:
- Gender and technology intersections
- Mobile communication technologies for development
- Inclusive digitalization
- Digital transformation in the Global South
- Gender equality through technological advancement
Dr. Larsson is actively involved in several significant research projects:
- Co-investigator in the GeJuSTA project funded by IDRC
- Work package lead for EQUALS-EU, HoliCare, and iPRIS (EU-funded projects)
- Contributor to Swedish Bilateral Research Cooperation funded by Sida
- Lead for the Health Alliance for Digital Development & Action (HADDA) project studying health management information systems in Somalia
Her publications reflect her commitment to understanding how technology can drive social change, particularly through examining mobile technology's role in transforming informal economies and addressing gender power dynamics. Her work demonstrates how mobile money creates hybridized market spaces and new regulatory frameworks where formal sector services become embedded in informal economic practices.
Dr. Larsson's research consistently bridges academic theory with practical applications, positioning her at the nexus of academia, technology, and societal advancement. Her leadership at SPIDER enables her to influence policy and practice in technology for development with a strong emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion.
