Bandung Circuits

Named after the 1955 conference that declared the right of formerly colonised nations to chart their own course, the Bandung Circuit applies that same principle to knowledge production — building AI research tools that serve scholars and movements in the Global South. Here you will find the theoretical foundations behind this work, perspectives from researchers using it in practice, step-by-step guides to get started, and the research reports that demonstrate what happens when rigorous scholarship meets AI infrastructure designed for the needs of the South.

Foundations

Overarching articles on AI for Social Sciences — the theory, architecture, and design principles behind AI-enabled research infrastructure for the Global South.

Currents

Perspectives from researchers, scholars, and practitioners — on how new computational methods are changing what social science research can ask and answer.
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Reports

Full-length cross-disciplinary research produced using AI-assisted methods — where the analytical depth made possible by new tools meets the political questions that matter.
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How-To Guides

Practical tutorials for researchers and organisations in the Global South to build basic AI skills — written to be followed by anyone, regardless of technical background.