Dr. Robert Faris
Research Director, Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Robert Faris’ work with the Berkman Center focuses on carrying out a global study of Internet censoring practices covering 35 countries in conjunction with colleagues at The OpenNet Initiative, a study that will produce the first comprehensive assessment of the growing involvement of governments around the world in restricting public access to Internet content. He has worked extensively in Latin America and Asia on issues related to economic development, public policy and environmental management, while holding positions at the Harvard Institute for International Development and Harvard’s Center for International Development. Rob has worked in numerous South Asian countries while living in Nepal for nine years. His research interests concentrate on the integration of communication technology and participatory policy research to improve the effectiveness of public policy.