-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [AISWorld] CFP: SIG GlobDev Pre-AMCIS Workshop in Detroit Datum: Wed, 11 May 2011 12:52:17 -0400 Von: Edward Stohr estohr@stevens.edu An: AISWorld@lists.aisnet.org
Association for Information Systems Special Interest Group for ICT in Global Development (SIG GlobDev) http://www.globdev.org
Pre-AMCIS Workshop ICT IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT Detroit, USA Thursday, August 4, 2011
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Narcyz Roztocki, SUNY at New Paltz, U.S.A. H. Roland Weistroffer, Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION
The SIG GlobDev Workshop in Detroit will provide a forum for discussion of practical experience and research related to the diffusion and use and of information and communication technologies (ICT) in developing regions of the world. We invite papers, panel session proposals, and field studies that can inform theory and provide guidelines to field workers in developing economies. Both research and practice papers are encouraged. Student papers will be given special consideration.
Application areas of interest include but are not limited to: 1. Social, political and legal frameworks for fostering ICT diffusion in developing regions 2. Networks and computer applications for eGovernment and eBusiness 3. Methods for measuring the benefits and costs of projects involving the adoption of ICT 4. The role of human and social capital in effective access and use of ICTs 5. Critical and theoretical perspectives on the digital divide and social inclusion 6. Scalable and economic ICT infrastructures 7. Educational systems; content provision and delivery; developing ICT skills 8. Policies related to intellectual capital; open access and the intellectual commons 9. ICT to support Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) 10. Technological entrepreneurship as a path to prosperity
WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS These will be published on the SIG GlobDev web site - http://www.gobdev.org
IMPORTANT DATES
Notification of Intention to Submit (Optional): asap
Paper/Panel Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, July 1, 2011
Notification to Authors: Friday, July 15, 2011
Deadline for Final Papers: Monday, August 1, 2011
Workshop Date: Thursday, August 4, 2011
AUTHOR INSTRUCTIONS
Submitted papers should be approximately 5,000 words or approximately 20 pages in length. Please clearly indicate the category of your paper on the title page:
Research Paper Contribution to Practice Research-in-progress Student Paper
Additional information and instructions for submitting papers and proposals to the workshop can be found at http://www.globdev.org/
SUBMISSIONS Panel proposals and Paper Submissions should be sent to:
Ted Stohr, Stevens Institute of Technology: estohr@stevens.edu Please include "AMCIS GlobDev Workshop" in the subject header of the email..
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