IDIA 2022: 12th International Development Informatics Association conference University of Mpumalanga Mbombela, South Africa, November 22-25, 2022 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=idia2022 |
Submission of workshops proposals | July 31, 2022 |
Full Papers Submission Deadline | August 20, 2022 |
Notification to Authors | August 31, 2022 |
Deadline for submitting paper note for Masters & Doctoral Symposium | September 30, 2022 |
Notification to workshop organisers/presenters | September 30, 2022 |
Deadline for Full Final (Camera-Ready) Papers Submission | October 31, 2022 |
Notification to Masters & Doctoral Symposium Participants | October 31, 2022 |
Final (Camera-Ready) Papers & Poster for Masters & Doctoral Symposium | November 22, 2022 |
Postgraduate Symposium Date | November 23, 2022 |
FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
Conference Theme: ‘Digital-for-development’: Enabling transformation, inclusion and sustainability through ICTs
Heeks (2020) has argued that there is an emerging paradigm in the ICT4D landscape, termed the ‘digital-for-development’ paradigm. This paradigm marks the transition from ICT4D 2.0, where ICTs were often considered as one of the tools that enable development, to ICT4D 3.0, where ICTs are significantly being used as “platforms that mediate development” (Heeks 2020, 12). This new paradigm is partly fuelled by industry 4.0 technologies and the quest to attain the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Datafication, digitalisation and virtualisation are seen as the emerging “roles” played by ICTs in relation to development in the new paradigm (Heeks, 2020: 8). Heeks (2020) proposes that the implications of this new paradigm need to be investigated in the context of the three tenets of development: transformation, inclusion and sustainability (Heeks 2020: 10). In 2016, the United Nations Foundation's Digital Impact Alliance (https://digitalprinciples.org/) endorsed nine principles for Digital Development (https://digitalprinciples.org/). These are: 1. design with the user, 2. understand the existing ecosystem, 3. design for scale, 4. build for sustainability, 5. be data-driven, 6. use Open Standards, open data, open-source, and open innovation, 7. reuse and improve, 8. address Privacy & Security, 9. be collaborative. From a general perspective, these nine principles can enable ICT-led transformation, inclusion and sustainability.
Heeks (2020) further purported that the emergence of the new paradigm has engendered two patterns towards development: competition and cooperation. The former is often exemplified by the competitive nature of digital technologies in developing countries, while the latter is cited as the opportunity afforded by the ‘digital-for-development’ paradigm. He further suggested that the effects of the new paradigm on the two patterns need to be investigated.
The current COVID 19 pandemic has led to a sudden shift to online platforms to manage the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. In this case, ICTs are increasingly being used as platforms for virtual collaboration, service delivery and business continuity, to name a few. However, although anecdotal, this sudden shift has exposed the lack of readiness to embrace service delivery facilitated by ICTs, especially in resource-limited countries. This could suggest that although many ICT-led innovative practices have been introduced, only those who can afford to connect to these platforms benefited from them. This then questions the extent to which these platforms enable transformation if they are not inclusive. This further poses crucial questions about the paradigm shift in ICT4D described above: How can ICTs be used as ‘platforms that mediate development’ through a transformation that is inclusive and fosters sustainability? What evidence do we have that the new paradigm shift in ICT4D ‘digital for development’ can indeed be transformational, inclusive and bring about sustainable development? What are the relationships among the actors in the ‘digital for development ecosystems? How can we theorise ‘digital for development’ in the context of the three tenets: transformation, inclusion and sustainability?
The 12th International Development Informatics Association (IDIA) conference provides a platform for scholars, academics and IT practitioners to discuss new developments in the context of the paradigm shift from ICT4D to ‘digital-for-development’.
Submission Guidelines
Participants are invited to submit full papers in the following, but not limited to, thematic areas:
- eHealth for transformation, inclusion and sustainability
- Security, Application and Architectures of Internet of Things
- Competitive and cooperative logic in digital-for-development
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for digital inclusion
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for good
- Emerging technologies for transformation, inclusion and sustainable development
- Privacy and Security in digital-for-development ecosystems
- Data-driven sustainable development
- Trusted data sharing in digital-for-development ecosystems
- Theories and practices in digital-for-development ecosystems
Full Papers will be evaluated according to their novel research contribution, methodological soundness, theoretical framing and reference to related work, quality of analysis, and quality of writing and presentation. Authors are encouraged to address the diversity of approaches in their research by providing context, implications, and actionable guidance to researchers and practitioners beyond their primary domains.
The submission URL is https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=idia2022.
Paper requirements
We will only review and accept full papers (12 to 15 pages) formatted according to Springer’s one-column page format. Only papers formatted in MS Word according to the Springer template (see https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines ) will be reviewed. Full papers will undergo a double-blind peer review by at least three reviewers. Selected papers will be submitted for publication in a Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) volume. The rest will be published in conference proceedings with an ISBN. CCIS is abstracted/indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, and Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for inclusion in ISI Proceedings. Previous years’ conference proceedings have been published in Springer CCIS volumes.
Springer requires authors to include their ORCIDs when they submit their papers. For more details, see https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/orcid and https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/orcid-for-your-proceedings-paper/12272740.
Only original, unpublished research papers in English can be considered. Submissions that are not in the prescribed Springer template format, not related to the conference theme, and/or not meeting a minimum standard of academic research writing may be rejected without full review.
At least one author from each submission (once accepted after reviews) must register and pay the registration fee to IDIA2022 for the submission to be included in the conference publications.
Important quick links:
For MS Word paper templates and referencing guidelines: https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/conference-proceedings/conference-proceedings-guidelines. Do NOT submit papers formatted in LaTeX!
Springer Guidelines for Authors of Proceedings: ftp://ftp.springernature.com/cs-proceeding/svproc/guidelines/Springer_Guidelines_for_Authors_of_Proceedings.pdf
Information on registering for an ORCID: https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/orcid and https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/orcid-for-your-proceedings-paper/12272740
Author copyright forms: https://resource-cms.springer.com/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/15427072/data/Contract_Book_Contributor_Consent_to_Publish_CCIS_SIP . This form has to be signed by the authors of each paper, at least by the corresponding author and collected electronically together with the final version of the paper once the form has been accepted for publication.
Call for workshop proposals
Workshop date: 22 November 2022
Each workshop proposal (maximum five pages) must include:
- Title of the workshop
- Description of the issues covered, emphasising the timeliness of the proposed workshop
- Workshop organisers (names, affiliation and contact information)
- A short biography of the organisers (up to 200 words)
- Planned format of the workshop, including the duration of the workshop: Half-day, Full-day and tentative schedule
- Proposed fee
Please email your proposal to: Sinazo.Matyila@ump.ac.za by 30 September 2022.
Call for Postgraduate Symposium
Postgraduate symposium date: 23 November 2022
The postdoctoral symposium will provide a platform for postgraduate students to engage in research exchanges and conversations with academics and fellow students. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their research in any of the following forms:
- Poster Presentations
- 10-minute Oral Presentations
Please submit through email an abstract (Maximum 350 words) of your poster or oral presentation to Rehana Minty (rehanam@uj.ac.za) and Blessings Maoneke (Blessings.Maoneke@ump.ac.za ) by 30 September 2022.
Organising Committee
Conference chairs
- Dr Patrick Ndayizigamiye, University of Johannesburg (ndayizigamiyep@uj.ac.za)
- Prof Ntombovuyo Wayi-Mgwebi, University of Mpumalanga (N.WayiMgwebi@ump.ac.za)
Proceedings chairs
- Prof Kelvin Bwalya, University of Johannesburg (kbwalya@uj.ac.za)
- Prof Hossana Twinomurinzi, University of Johannesburg (hossanat@uj.ac.za)
- Prof Billy Kalema, University of Mpumalanga (billy.kalema@ump.ac.za)
- Dr Patrick Ndayizigamiye, University of Johannesburg (ndayizigamiyep@uj.ac.za)
- Dr Mncedisi Bembe, University of Mpumalanga (mncedisi.bembe@ump.ac.za)
Programme Chairs
- Dr Stella Bvuma, University of Johannesburg (stellab@uj.ac.za)
- Dr Norwell Zhakata, University of Mpumalanga (Norwell.Zhakata@ump.ac.za)
- Mr Siyabonga Mhlongo, University of Johannesburg (siyabongam@uj.ac.za)
- Mr Hope Mauwa, University of Mpumalanga (Hope.Mauwa@ump.ac.za)
Postgraduate Symposium Chairs
- Dr Rehana Minty, University of Johannesburg (rehanam@uj.ac.za)
- Dr Pardon Blessings Maoneke, University of Mpumalanga (Blessings.Maoneke@ump.ac.za)
- Mr Siyabonga Mhlongo, University of Johannesburg (siyabongam@uj.ac.za)
Logistics and Marketing
- Prof Roelien Brink, University of Johannesburg (rbrink@uj.ac.za)
- Dr Rehana Minty, University of Johannesburg (rehanam@uj.ac.za)
- Ms Precious Leutle, University of Mpumalanga (Precious.Leutle@ump.ac.za)
- Mr Charlie Ndlovu, University of Mpumalanga (Charlie.Ndlovu@ump.ac.za)
Workshops chairs
- Ms Sinazo Matyila, University of Mpumalanga (Sinazo.Matyila@ump.ac.za)
Sponsorships
- Prof Roelien Brink, University of Johannesburg (rbrink@uj.ac.za)
- Dr Rehana Minty, University of Johannesburg (rehanam@uj.ac.za)
- Ms Duduzile Masuku, University of Mpumalanga (Duduzile.Masuku@ump.ac.za)
- Mr Rivalani Hlangwani, University of Mpumalanga (Rivalani.Hlangwani@ump.ac.za)
Program Committee
Dr Agangiba, Millicent. The University of Mines & Technology, Ghana University of Mines & Technology, Ghana
Dr Badie, Farshad. Aalborg University, Denmark
Dr Buxton, Samantha. Swansea University, UK
Prof Chigona, Wallace. University of Cape Town, South Africa
Dr Desireé Cranfield. Swansea University, UK.
Dr Christopher, Foster. The University of Manchester, UK
Prof Davison, Robert M. City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof Dennehy, Denis. Swansea University, UK.
Prof Devinder Thapa. University of Agder, Norway
Prof Diaz Andrade, Antonio. Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Dr Joseph Ntabeni Jere. University of KwaZulu-Natal
Prof Judy Van Biljon. University of South Africa
Dr Isabella, Rega. Bournemouth University, UK
Prof Efosa C, Edemudia. Arkansas Tech University, USA
Prof G 'Hari' Harindranath. Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
Dr Anastasia Griva. National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Prof Harfouche, Antoine. Université Paris Nanterre, France
Dr John Mulyata. Swansea University, Wales, UK.
Dr John Otieno Oredo. University of Nairobi, Kenya
Prof Khene, Caroline. De Montfort University, England
Dr Macire Kante, Centre National de Recherches Scientifiques et Techniques, Mali.
Dr Maria Garrido. University of Washington, USA
Prof Mayasandra-Nagaraja, Ravishankar, Loughborough University, UK
Prof Michael, Best. Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Dr Ndiege, Joshua Rumo A. United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Prof Nielsen, Petter. University of Oslo, Norway
Dr Odoyo Collins Otieno. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Prof P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan. Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi, India
Prof Platz, Melanie. University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany
Dr Renken, Jaco, The University of Manchester, UK
Prof Salah Kabanda. University of Cape Town, South Africa
Mr Conn Smyth. National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Dr Steven Sam. Brunel University, UK
Dr Tendani Mawela. University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr Thinyane, Mamello. United Nations University, Macau
Dr Tony, Roberts. Institute of Development Studies, UK
Prof Van Belle, Jean-Paul. University of Cape Town, South Africa
Prof Wiredu, Gamel. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Ghana
Venue
The conference will be held at the University of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to Patrick Ndayizigamiye (ndayizigamiyep@uj.ac.za)
References
- Heeks R. ICT4D 3.0? Part 1—The components of an emerging “digital-for-development” paradigm. Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. 2020, 86: e12124. https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12124.
- Heeks R. ICT4D 3.0? Part 2—The patterns of an emerging “digital-for-development” paradigm. Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. 2020, 86:e12123. https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12123.
- Principles of digital development. https://digitalprinciples.org/ (last accessed 30/01/2022).