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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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------