IPID News: Mars (1) 2009

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Dear IPID Members, enjoy the latest IPID News! If you have any ICT4D-related news, please send an e-mail to gudrun.wicander@kau.se

Contents

NEWS

  • News from IPID*

Fibre Optics – 2nd seminar on Blended technologies for development

Report from the second seminar on “Blended technologies for development” On Tuesday February 24th 23 IPID members met in Örebro for a seminar on Fibre Optics, Cables and Broadband opportunities for developing countries. Professor Björn Pehrsson from KTH shared his knowledge and experiences from Africa with IPID members from Örebro University, Stockholm University, KTH, Göteborg University and Jönköping University – all in all representing 12 different countries. Topics of the day were network technologies; how to build networks, computer system architecture, typologies, how optical fibre is becoming cheap; and also market considerations, ownership, corruption and so forth.

Discussions drew on Björn´s experiences from Africa which were further enriched by all participants experiences. After three hours of vivid discussions and learning we continued the conversation over a long lunch. We were all very satisfied with the day and feel that we now know more about challenges and opportunities for building networks in developing countries.

  • News from UN*
  • ICT Development Index (IDI)

ITU’s new ICT Development Index (IDI) compares developments in information and communication technologies (ICT) in 154 countries over a five-year period from 2002 to 2007. The Index combines 11 indicators into a single measure that can be used as a benchmarking tool globally, regionally and at the country level. These are related to ICT access, use and skills, such as households with a computer the number of Internet users; and literacy levels. http://www.itu.int/newsroom/press_releases/2009/07.html

  • News from UniPID

(Finnish Universities' Partnership for International Development)

  • Seminar: Long-term Growth Potential of Russia and China

The seminar will be held on March 19-20, 2009 at Bank of Finland Auditorium, Rauhankatu 19, Helsinki, Finland. The seminar is open to all researchers interested in the subject. You need to pre-register for the seminar with Ms Liisa Mannila e-mail(firstname.lastname@bof.fi) phone + 358 10 8312268). For more information visit: Bank of Finland (BOFIT) http://www.bof.fi/bofit_en

  • Seminar: Democratized Peace to the Middle East?

The seminar will be held on 27 March, at 14.00 - 17.00, Paasitorni, Paasivuorenkatu 5A, Helsinki, Finland How does the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace process look from a democratic perspective? What is the role of democratization and political parties in the process? How do the internal dynamics of the political parties affect the process? What kind of challenges and possibilities do they pose for future development? What is the role of religion in the politics of the parties, in the conflict and for the prospects of peace?

The seminar is open and free of charge. Registration by March 24 to info@sorsafoundation.fi Further information at www.sorsafoundation.fi

  • UniPID Courses and Virtual Studies,

Find UniPID Courses and other interesting Virtual Studies, news and events on the website of the Finnish Virtual University http://www.virtuaaliyliopisto.fi/vy_front_page_eng.asp

JOURNALS

  • Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM)

Volume 17, Issue 2, April-June 2009 www.igi-global.com/jgim

“Factors Affecting Information Communication Technologies Usage and Satisfaction: Perspective from Instant Messaging in Kuwait” Kamel Rouibah, Kuwait University, Kuwait Hosni Hamdy, Kuwait University, Kuwait Instant messaging (IM) technology has received extensive focus in the West while there is lack of knowledge of it in the Arab world. This study aims to shed light on factors affecting IM usage and user satisfaction in an Arab country (Kuwait). This study develops a theoretical model that is based on three well-known models. This model includes curiosity, compatibility, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, and individual characteristics in the form of prior similar experience. The proposed model was tested using survey data from 609 students. This study contributes to the literature on technology adoption in the Arab word and aids educational institutions and companies to understand the social and technical nature of users' attitudes with regard to ICT adoption and satisfaction. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=30132

“Factors Influencing SME Compliance with Government Regulation on Use of IT: The Case of South Africa” Michael Kyobe, University of Cape Town, South Africa This study investigates the factors influencing SME compliance with regulation on use of IT in South Africa. The researcher argues that these consist of a combination of business, industry, economic, technological, sociological, and psychological factors. The author hopes that this research-based evidence will provide better understanding of SME compliance behaviors and guide the development of appropriate solutions to compliance challenges in organizations. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=30133

“The Contingent Role of Innovation between IT Management Sophistication and Strategic Alignment “ Leelien Ken Huang, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan To provide deeper insight into IT managerial adaptive processes considered in strategic alignment mechanisms, the author proposes using a contingency theory and discusses the degree to which IT management sophistication contributes to a company's success. The research model used was generic for foreign companies' strategic behavior because based on contingency theory, these companies make dynamic adaptations toward their particular environment for a competitive IT-based innovation. Implications of results are discussed. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=30134

  • Requirements Engineering Journal

Volume 14, No, 1 http://springerlink.com/content/102830/

  • International Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR)

Volume 5, Issue 2, April-June 2009 www.igi-global.com/ijegr

“Determining Types of Services and Targeted Users of Emerging E-Government Strategies: The Case of Tanzania” Janet Kaaya, University of California-Los Angeles, USA E-government strategies empower citizens through online access to services and information. Consequently, governments - including in developing countries - are implementing e-government. In this article, a survey examined available services and targeted users in Tanzania. Emerging e-government services mostly address internal needs (government-to-government) and one-way dissemination of information (government-to-citizen). The study compares Tanzania's Web-presence with select countries, draws its wider implications, and advocates further research on the nature and needs of users To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=29542

“Acceptability of ATM and Transit Applications Embedded in Multipurpose Smart Identity Card: An Exploratory Study in Malaysia” Paul H.P. Yeow, Multimedia University, Malaysia W.H. Loo, Multimedia University, Malaysia This article investigates the acceptance of automated teller machine (ATM) and transit applications (Touch 'n Go) embedded in a Malaysian multipurpose smart identity card named MyKad. A research framework was developed based on the UTAUT model. Five hundred questionnaires were distributed, and the data is analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=29543

“Digital Disempowerment in a Network Society” Kenneth L. Hacker, New Mexico State University, USA Shana M. Mason, New Mexico State University, USA Eric L. Morgan, New Mexico State University, USA This article examines how inequalities of participation in network society governmental systems affect the extent of individuals that are empowered or disempowered within those systems. By using published data in conjunction with theories of communication, a critical secondary data analysis is conducted. This critical analysis argues that the digital divide involves issues concerning how democracy and democratization are related to computer-mediated communication (CMC) and its role in political communication. As the roles of CMC/ICT systems expand in political communication, existing digital divide gaps are likely to contribute to structural inequalities in political participation. These inequalities work against democracy and political empowerment for some people while at the same time produce expanded opportunities of political participation for others. This raises concerns about who benefits the most from electronic government in emerging network societies. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=29544

“An Extended Risk Assessment Model for Secure E-Government Projects” Dionysis Kefallinos, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Maria A. Lambrou, University of the Aegean Business School, Greece Efstathios D. Sykas, National Technical University of Athens, Greece In this article, the authors propose a model for a risk assessment tool directed towards and tailored specifically for e-government projects. The goal is to cover particular threats pertinent to the e-government project context and provide an interface between the broader philosophy of IT governance frameworks and the technical risk assessment methodologies, thus aiding in the successful and secure implementation and operation of e-government infrastructures. The model incorporates a wide range of applicable risk factors and seven accompanying dimensions assembled into a checklist-like matrix with an application algorithm and associated indices. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=29545

  • International Journal of Advanced Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing (IJAPUC)

Inaugural Issue: January-March 2009, Vol.1, Issue 1 https://igi-pub.com/journals/details.asp?ID=7766&mode=toc&volume=International+Journal+of+Advanced+Pervasive+and+Ubiquitous+Computing%2C+Vol%2E+1%2C+Issue+1+

  • European Journal of IS

EJIS is making a selection of diverse articles available for download. It’s an interesting sampler and it’s free. The articles can be retrieved at http://www.palgrave-journals.com/ejis/free_articles.html

The articles: “Explaining Information System Change as Punctuated Socio-Technical Change” Kalle Lyytinen and Mike Newman “Design Science Research in Europe” Robert Winter “IT employment prospects: beyond the dotcom bubble”Raymond R Panko “The effect of flaming on computer-mediated negotiations” Norman A Johnson, Randolph B Cooper and Wynne W Chin “The ranking of top IS journals: a perspective from the London School of Economics” Leslie Willcocks, Edgar A Whitley and Chrisanthi Avgerou “The journal list and its use: motivation, perceptions, and reality” Dennis Adams and Norman Johnson “Analyzing IS research productivity: an inclusive approach to global IS scholarship” Michael J Gallivan and Raquel Benbunan-Fich “Vive les differences? Developing a profile of European information systems research as a basis for international comparisons” Robert D Galliers and Edgar A Whitley “Identifying healthcare actors involved in the adoption of information systems” Vasiliki Mantzana, Marinos Themistocleous, Zahir Irani and Vincenzo Morabito “Process models representing knowledge for action: a revised quality framework” John Krogstie, Guttorm Sindre and Håvard Jørgensen

  • Journal of Electronic Commerce Research (JECR)

Vol. 10, Number 1, 2009 is now available at the journal web site: "http://www.jecr.org". This is a regular issue, guest edited by Dr. Peter Rittgen, School of Business and Informatics, University College of Borås, Sweden.

  • Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce (JIBC)

Vol. 13, No. 3 http://www.arraydev.com/commerce/jibc/current.asp

Malaysia “E-Business from Islamic Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges” Hanudin Amin, Universiti Malaysia Sabah-Labuan International Campus Nigeria “Customers Perception of Security Indicators in Online Banking Sites in Nigeria” Egwali Annie Oghenerukevbe, University of Benin Nigeria “Nigeria SMEs Participation in Electronic Economy: Problems and the Way Forward” Adekunle, Paul Adesola, Bowen University, and Tella, Adeyinka, University of Botswana Republic of China (Taiwan) “Factors Affecting Non Bank-Issued POS E-micropayment Choice: A Study of Taiwan Market” Wee Kheng Tan and Shih Kuo Chen, Kainan University Jordan “The Quality of Internet Banking Service Encounter in Jordan” Yazan K.A. Migdadi, Bradford University Jamaica “Integrating Trust and Computer Self-Efficacy with TAM: An Empirical Assessment of Customers' Acceptance of Banking Information Systems (BIS) in Jamaica” Michael Reid, Loma Linda University, and Yair Levy, Nova Southeastern University

  • Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations (JECO)

Volume 7, Issue 1, January-March 2009 www.igi-global.com/jeco Special Issue: E-Commerce Ethics

This special issue of the Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations (JECO) focuses on the question, "Are there special e-commerce ethics?" The editors believe this examination is important as, in addition to the factors which make ethical and legal issues on the Internet more complex, the Internet itself presents ethical issues that are distinct from those presented by traditional business activities (Spinello, 2006). The six papers that comprise this special edition examine this topic in a broad fashion. It is the hope of the editors that these articles will encourage examination of ethical issues related to e-commerce from a variety of perspectives with the ultimate aim of building robust theory regarding a global standard of e-commerce ethics to guide practice.

  • International Journal of Decision Support System Technology (IJDSST)

Volume 1, Issue 1, January-March 2009 www.igi-global.com/ijdsst

  • International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE) Volume 5, Issue 2, April-June 2009

www.igi-global.com/ijicte

Paper 4: “Information and Communication Technology in China: Connecting One Billion People for Education” Xiaobin Li, Brock University, Canada, Yuxing Huang, Fujian Normal University, China Xiayun Tang, Fujian Normal University, China This article provides an overview of the current development of information and communication technology (ICT) utilized in Chinese education since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). This articles also describes and discusses the positive impacts ICT has on Chinese basic education (grade one to grade nine), as well as the existing problems in the application of ICT. This article covers ICT's application and issues in higher education. The potential for further developing distance education with ICT is considered. In addition, recommendations are made with regard to providing better distance education with ICT. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=30124

Book review: “Review of Strategies and Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-Based Courses” Reviewed by Lawrence A. Tomei, Robert Morris University, USA

  • Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce (JOCEC)

Volume 19, Issue 1 http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1091-9392&subcategory=CM480000&linktype=1

  • International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI)

Volume 5, Issue 2, April-June 2009 www.igi-global.com/ijthi

  • International Journal of Actor-Network Theory and Technological Innovation

(IJANTTI) Volume 1, Issue 2, April-June 2009 www.igi-global.com/ijantti www.infosci-journals.com

Special Issue on Technological Innovation: Paper 3: “The Role of a Modified Technology Acceptance Model in Explaining Internet Usage in Higher Education in Thailand” Napaporn Kripanont, Kasetsart University Thailand Arthur Tatnall, Victoria University, Australia This article describes research which modeled adoption of Internet technology by academics in business schools at public universities in Thailand. This article reviews prominent theories of technology acceptance. Formulation of the research model was based mainly on TAM and its derivatives. Survey methodology was used to collect primary data from academics in Thailand and the survey yielded 455 usable questionnaires. Analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling. The study generated a research model: 'The Internet Acceptance Model' which demonstrates that only perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and self-efficacy significantly influences actual usage behavior. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=30118

Paper 4: “E-Banking Diffusion in the Jordanian Banking Services Sector: An Empirical Analysis of Key Factors” Ali Alawneh, Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Jordan Ezz Hattab, Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Jordan Grounded in the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework, the authors develop an extended model to examine factors, particularly technological, organizational and environmental factors, which influence e-banking adoption in Jordanian banks. This article added some constructs to (TOE) framework. Our empirical analysis demonstrates several key findings related to the technological, organizational, and environmental aspects of the banks. This article will help further understanding of their role in the adoption of e-banking and examines the impacts of e-banking usage on banks' performance in terms of sales-services-marketing, internal operations and coordination and communication. To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. http://www.infosci-on-demand.com/content/details.asp?ID=30119

  • International Journal of Business Data Communications and Networking

(IJBDCN) Volume 5, Issue 1, January-March 2009 www.igi-global.com/ijbdcn www.infosci-journals.com.

  • International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT)

Volume 4, Issue 1, January-March 2009 www.igi-global.com/ijwltt www.infosci-journals.com.

CALL FOR ARTICLES

  • Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce (JIBC)

http://www.arraydev.com/commerce/jibc/

JIBC focus is on eBusiness, eBanking and eGovernance issues; hence we are especially interested in such subjects as: • Globalization and localization of eCommerce solutions • Critical role of ecommerce in the new economies and developing countries

  • International Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR)

Topics to be discussed in the journal include: • E-government and digital divide • Implementing e-government systems in transition economics Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript submission guidelines at <http://www.igi-global.com/ijegr> www.igi-global.com/ijegr.

  • Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM)

The journal publishes original material concerned with all aspects of the development, use and management of information technology (IT) in a global context. Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript submission guidelines at www.igi-global.com/jgim

  • The Journal of Global Information Technology Management (JGITM)

Special Issue on Information & Communications Technologies Issues in Greater China Region for Tentative Publication Date: April 2010 2-page proposal by authors (optional): 30 May 2009 Deadline for full paper submission: 30 August 2009

  • Network Ecologies: The Ethics of Waste in the Information Society

For more information about the journal see: <http://www.i-r-i-e.net> Deadline for extended abstracts: 1 May 2009 Deadline for full articles: 15 July 2009

  • International Journal on Mobile Computing and Multimedia Communications

(IJMCMC) http://www.igi-pub.com/journals/details.asp?id=7684

  • Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS)

Special issue in health information systems (HIS) Interested authors should submit a one-page abstract of their proposed paper by August 1, 2009. Please check the website at http://jais.aisnet.org/format.asp for author guidelines including format and style.

  • JSIS Special Issue: "The Greening of IT: Paradox or Promise"

Submission Deadline: 30 November 2009 http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jsis

CONFERENCES

  • Infopoverty World Conference “Low Cost-Smart technologies to fight poverty and save the planet”

Date: 16-18 April 2009 Place: New York Information: http://www.infopoverty.net

  • UNCTAD XII

Date: 20-25 April Place: Accra Information: http://www.unctadxii.org/en

  • ICT Best Practices Forum 2008

Date: 21-23 April 2009 Place: Burkina Faso Information: http://www.ictbestpractices.net

  • EU-Africa Business Summit

Date: 28-30 April 2009 Place: Hamburg Information: http://www.europeafricabusinesssummit.org

  • The British Association of South Asian Studies (BASAS) Annual Conference

Date: 30 March – 01 April 2009 Place: University of Edinburgh Information: http://www.csas.ed.ac.uk/BASAS2009.php?menu=3 There will be a panel on "ICTs and Development" The convenor for the panel is Ashima Chopra: achopra@bradford.ac.uk If you are interested in presenting, please email Ashima. Panel details: Applicable to: Development Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Networks, HCI, Mobile Systems, Satellite and/or Telecommunications, Film, Design and Media.This would include new and emerging technologies, both hardware and/or software, computational algorithms for data collection or management of data presented in their applied context, ICTs for Development including those used in education, governance, health or livelihood systems and any web based gadgets or web 2.0 applications that can be used by communities by plugging into their own systems and/or used as independent gadgets. The paper/presentation should demonstrate the actual or potential application of technology/technologies for development scenarios within the South Asian context. (It may be just a presentation or a paper as well - each presentation would be for approximately 15-20 minutes.) The research presented may be secondary or applied. Early registration is £95 (by March 09, 2009) and there are a few bursaries available for postgraduate students - see website.

  • IFIP WG 9.4 Doctoral Colloquium

Date: 28 May 2009 Place: Dubai School of Government, United Arab Emirates Submission of papers: 20 March 2009 Information: (http://ifip.dsg.ae/index.htm ). There are still some places available at the Doctoral Colloquium running in conjunction with IFIP WG 9.4: Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries 10th International Conference, “Assessing the contribution of ICT to Development Goals” The Doctoral Colloquium offers PhD students from the ICT for Development (ICT4D) community a unique opportunity to present and discuss their research with leading specialists, scholars and peers in an international setting. To support doctoral students to attend, a 50% discount on the conference fee is available to full-time PhD students. This includes attendance at the colloquium. To apply for participation in the colloquium please submit an extended abstract of 1500 words of your research covering: - Topic area, research questions and rationale for the work - Research methodology including conceptual framework used and research methods employed - Summary of any initial findings and planned analysis approach Submissions must be written in English, in Open Office Writer or MS Word .doc format, or as a .pdf file and sent to: sharon.morgan@manchester.ac.uk Accepted papers will be published on the conference website. Deadline for extended abstract submission: March 20, 2009 Notification of acceptance: March 27th, 2009 Doctoral Colloquium: May 28th, 2009 Main Conference: May 26-28th, 2009 Doctoral Colloquium organiser – Sharon Morgan, Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM), University of Manchester, UK (http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/) sharon.morgan@manchester.ac.uk Main Conference Organising Chair – Fadi Salem, Dubai School of Government (http://www.dsg.ae) fadi.salem@dsg.ae

  • Eighth International EGOV Conference 2009 within the DEXA conference cluster

Date: 30 August – 2 September 2009 Place: Linz, Austria Submission of papers: 15 March 2009 Information: (www.dexa.org) http://www.egov-conference.org/egov-2009

  • IDIA2009 Development Informatics Conference

Digitally Empowering Communities: Learning from Development Informatics Practice Date: 28-30 October 2009 Place: Kruger National Park, South Africa Submission of abstracts: 14 March 2009 Information: www.developmentinformatics.org/conferences/2009/3rd.html http://www.conftool.net/idia2009/

  • Power and Ethics in Cultural Policy – the 4th Nordic Conference on Cultural Policy Research

Date: 19 - 22 August 2009 Place: Jyväskylä, Finland Submission of papers: 15 March 2009 Information: http://www.jyu.fi/en/congress/culturalpolicy

  • PACIS 2009 - Pacific Asia Conference in Information Systems

Date: 8-10 July 2009 Place: Hyderabad, India Submission of papers: 15 March 2009 Information: (http://www.isb.edu/citne/pacis2009/)

  • 2009 IEEE SocialCom & PASSAT

The 2009 IEEE International Conference on Social Computing (SocialCom-09) The 2009 IEEE International Conference on Privacy, Security, Risk and Trust (PASSAT-09) Date: 29-31 August 2009 Place: Vancouver, Canada Submission of papers: 1 April 2009 Information: http://cse.stfx.ca/~socialcom09/ http://cse.stfx.ca/~passat09/

  • CATER workshop on Technologies for Development

Date: 10 April 2009 Place: New York University Information: http://cater.cs.nyu.edu Cost-Effective Appropriate Technologies for Emerging Regions (CATER) is a new multidisciplinary research initiative at NYU that focuses on developing appropriate, low-cost Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for addressing pressing problems in developing regions. CATER is a joint initiative comprising faculty from Computer Science, the School of Medicine, the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, NYU’s Economics Department, and NYU-Polytechnic.

  • The Third China Summer Workshop on Information Management

Date: June 27-28, 2009 Place: Guangzhou, China Submission of papers: 15 March 2009 Information: http://infosys.bschool.washington.edu/cswim2009/ http://cswim2009.ecom.arizona.edu/

  • East Africa Com - the 5th Annual East Africa Com conference & exhibition

Date: 1-2 April Place: Nairobi, Kenya

OPEN POSITIONS

  • Technical Lead, D-tree International Tanzania Country Office

D-tree International is looking for person with software development experience and the desire to work in Tanzania to help develop phone-based applications to improve health care delivery to underserved populations. D-tree International is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care available to the world’s poor by using hand held technology to provide accurate and effective point-of-care diagnosis and treatment. If interested send a CV and cover letter to: jvanesch@d-tree.org or call +255-0783-245-537

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • The Ericsson Research Foundation

The Ericsson Research Foundation hereby opens up for the application of grants for year 2009. The foundation was created May 5, 1946, to honor Ericsson's founder Lars Magnus Ericsson, on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Its purpose is to promote scientific research by giving grants to scientists and MSc students, who wants to do research in Electrical Engineering, in a wide sense that is of interest to Ericsson. "Research" is normally defined as "MSc thesis and above". Grants are sometimes given to students who want to do their MSc thesis abroad, very seldom for studies or other activities before that level. Most grants go to PhD students and doctors. The amount of the grants varies between SEK 15 000 and SEK 50 000. The total dividend amount is around SEK 500 000. The grants have usually been intended as partial financing of a research visit to a foreign university or for participation in a conference. The application should consist of a half page summary and a description of what the grant is going to be used for, including a short budget. Please also include your curriculum vitae and other relevant information such as recommendation letters, invitation from the host research environment etc. Your application should be sent to the foundation no later than March 20, 2009. Decisions will be announced on May 5, 2009. Applications are sent by mail to Ericssons.forskningsstiftelse@ericsson.com or in written letter to:

LM Ericssons stiftelse för främjande av elektroteknisk forskning

Annelie Ricknell

Torshamnsgatan 23

164 83 Stockholm

  • The Department of Informatics, Copenhagen Business School - PhD scholarships

The Department of Informatics invites applications for vacant PhD scholarships in the field of information systems with special regard to: Information Systems Development, Application and Use of IT in organizational Contexts, IT-Governance, Knowledge Management, Economics and Adoption of IS, IS Outsourcing, and Human Computer Interaction. Please visit the department’s profile at http://uk.cbs.dk/inf and please consult the general information on the CBS PhD Program here: http://uk.cbs.dk/forskning_viden/forskeruddannelser/forskeruddannelser Closing date: 6 April 2009 at 12.00 noon.

OTHERS

  • Online discussion "ICTD Evaluation 20/20: Voices from Around the World" leading to a panel at the IEEE/ACM International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) in Doha, Qatar in April 2009 (http://www.ictd2009.org/).

Sponsored by the Center for Information & Society at The Information School of the University of Washington, this panel will bring together leading figures with different perspectives on the world of ICT for development: Industry (Microsoft: Akhtar Badshah) Development: (International Development Research Center (IDRC): Richard Fuchs; Kickstand Consulting: Teresa Peters) Academia (U Manchester: Richard Heeks; U Washington: Karen Fisher; International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore: Balaji Parthasarathy). Check out their profiles and opening statements, and participate in the online discussion through the panel web site at http://cis.washington.edu/ictd2020/ The online discussion will focus on the below three topics, covering one topic every two weeks: 1) ICTD evaluation studies have been conducted for years and yet a common criticism is that these seem to be done infrequently, in poor quality, and are little used. How much of this do we owe to various stakeholders' goals in seeing certain outcomes from the research? Has this changed? 2 weeks, starting March 2, 2009 2) Explain your favorite ICTD evaluation model (and why) in 1 minute (alternatively, explain/critique your least favorite model). 2 weeks, starting March 16, 2009 3) Academic studies reflect communities’ ICTD needs and uses, however: top-down, deductive, blueprint evaluation measures impact but is not truthful; bottom-up, inductive, process evaluation is truthful but does not measure impact. 2 weeks, starting March 30, 2009 The panel at Doha will bring in key elements of the online discussion for a 90 minute, lively debate moderated by Ricardo Gomez, on April 16, 2009.

Join the online discussion NOW at: www.cis.washington.edu/ICTD2020 For help using this site, go to http://cis.washington.edu/ictd2020/about/instructions/

  • MobileActive.org

MobileActive.org is collecting detailed information about mobile applications used for health, social development, advocacy, education, civic media, human rights, and other civil society areas. If you have or are developing a mobile application used in social development, please complete this survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228VQ3HV6D3 The deadline for submissions is March 20th. MobileActive.org http://mobileactive.org

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