Corinna Kolb

Corinna Kolb is interested in the influence of digital media on global development processes, particularly in India, a country where she worked and lived for ten years. Corinna completed her bachelor's degree in political science, literature, and history at Christ University Bangalore in 2019 and her master's degree in global media and digital cultures at SOAS (University of London) in 2023. She has experience working at the Times of India and the New Indian Express, two of India's largest English-language daily newspapers, as well as at various NGOs.

Project titel: Participatory communication and ICT for sustainable development in India – The importance of regional languages

Participatory communication approaches are enshrined in the guidelines of many global development organizations, but often encounter obstacles in their implementation. One of the reasons for this is potential language barriers that hinder dialogue. Many development organizations use digital information and communication technologies (ICTs) in their communication approaches. These technologies have the potential to reduce language barriers, but can also promote misunderstandings through incorrect or inaccurate translations. My work analyzes the communication of development organizations in Hindi- and Bengali-speaking regions of India in order to identify best practices for successful dialogue without language barriers.