CALL FOR PAPERS - JOURNAL SPECIAL ISSUE: "ICTs and
Development"
This is a call for papers for a special issue of the 'Journal of
International Development' which will focus on 'Information and
Communication Technologies and Development'.
ICTs can bring many benefits to developing countries and to the
process of socio-economic development. However, this topic has
been characterised by too much hype; naive technological
determinism; and short memories. This journal special issue aims
to provide a balanced, evidence-based picture of the relationship
between ICTs and development. The issue will form a key resource
for those working in development.
Papers are therefore sought on a variety of subjects relating to this
topic, which could include one of the following:
ICTs in key development institutions:
- government
- public sector organisations
- NGOs
- communities
- international organisations
ICTs in key development sectors:
- health
- education
- infrastructure
ICTs in relation to key development targets:
- sustainable development/environment
- gender equality
- poverty alleviation
- realising human rights
ICTs and aspects of development:
- rural development
- urban development
- small enterprise development
- social development
ICT-specific development issues:
- digital divide
- Northern domination of ICT models/products/agendas
- ICT policies
Major boundaries are not being pre-set, but the papers would be
likely to provide some analysis and general conclusions about their
topic, and would be likely to show an awareness of development
processes and/or the particular conditions of developing countries.
Papers with a technical focus would be unlikely to be included.
If you have any queries about content/suitability of topic, please
ask.
TIMETABLE / DEADLINES
Initial expressions of interest with title and short (c.100-word)
summary: Jan. 31st 2001
Submission of papers: March 31st 2001
Papers will then be refereed, with final versions due: June 30th
2001.
GUIDELINES
Full papers should be no more than 5,000 words in length, and
ideally around 4,000 words in length; an abstract of c.100 words is
required.
Electronic format will be required for the final version, and is
preferred for the initial submission.
Other guidelines for authors can be found at:
http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0954-1748/authors.html
THE JOURNAL
The Journal of International Development, published by John Wiley,
is one of the world's leading development journals. It is refereed,
and abstracted in several major abstracting/indexing services.
Further details about the journal can be obtained from its home
page:
http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0954-1748/
CONTACT
Expressions of interest, papers and queries should be sent to the
special issue editor, Richard Heeks, whose contact details are
given below.
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Dr Richard Heeks
Senior Lecturer, Information Systems & Development
Institute for Development Policy & Management
University of Manchester
Precinct Centre
Manchester M13 9GH U.K.
Phone: +44-161-275-2870 Fax: +44-161-273-8829
Email: [log in to unmask]
IDPM Web: http://www.man.ac.uk/idpm
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