[Ict4women] An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy : Call for papers - ICTD - New Delhi -11&12 March - New Delhi

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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Unpublished, original empirical papers are invited for the forthcoming  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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