[Reader-list] Call for papers - ICTD - New Delhi -11&12 March - New Delhi

Dr. P. Vigneswara Ilavarsan. vignesh at hss.iitd.ac.in
Thu May 28 11:42:02 IST 2009


Dear All:
Apologies for the unsolicited email.
Regards
Vignesh
 
 
http://www.iitd.ac.in/events/ICTD2010/
 
ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy
11-12 March, 2010
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
Sponsored by International Development Research Centre, Canada
 
Unpublished, original empirical papers are invited for the forthcoming international workshop on ICTs and Development: 
An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India, during 11-12 March 2010.
 
The workshop aims to provide a forum for scholars to share their empirical research with academic experts, policymakers, and activists from the regional and international development community. Papers should examine how mobile phones, computers, and the Internet influence the empowerment of marginal individuals and communities, including whether ICTs create and enhance livelihood opportunities for people in the developing world.
 
Papers should be in the range of 5,000-8,000 words (including abstract and bibliography) and should include a clear discussion of the implications of the findings for development policy and/or practice.
 
No more than twelve papers will be selected by the workshop organizers for presentation.The first author of each paper chosen will be given air fare and lodging/meals.
 
The workshop is part of the project, ICTs and Urban Micro Enterprises: Identifying and Maximizing Opportunities for Economic Development, and is supported by the International Development Research Centre, Canada.
 
The organizers are committed to finding an appropriate publication venue for all papers accepted for the workshop.
 
Deadlines:
Submission of manuscripts: 1st October 2009
Announcement of results: 1st December 2009
Submission of final version of the paper: 1st February 2010
 
For submission of manuscripts and other enquiries, please write to 
 
ICTD2010 at gmail.com
 
Workshop Organizers
Dr. P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan (IIT Delhi)
Prof. Mark R. Levy (Michigan State University)


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