Spider Global ICT4D News ----------------------------------------------------------------- ICT4D Collective publish a report on the key lessons of ICT4D partnerships for poverty reduction as part of DFIDs new series of systematic reviews. The report reaches five specific conclusions about the success factors that are important in implementing ICT4D partnerships: * Success is increased when detailed attention is paid to the local context and the involvement of the local community in partnership implementation. * It is important for such partnerships to have clear and agreed intended development outcomes, even where constituent partners may themselves have different reasons for being involved in the partnership. * Sustainability and scalability of the intended development intervention need to be built into partnership design at the very beginning. * Successful partnerships are built on trust, honesty, openness, mutual understanding and respect. * A supportive wider ICT environment needs to be in place, both in terms ofpolicy and infrastructure, if such partnerships are to flourish and deliver effective development outcomes. Read the full report at: http://bit.ly/dOsNIO ----------------------------------------------------------------- The American University in Cairo's festival of documentaries from the Middle East announced an additional call for films that directly relate to the January 25th revolution. They are seeking short documentary films that address the events of the last month for a program entitled, "Streaming the Revolution." Films should be under 10 minutes in length, and need to be submitted via YouTube (or another video network site) by March 12th. Once the video has been uploaded to YouTube, please email aucdocfest@gmail.com with the link, and provide the information concerning the title, director, editor, etc. Read more at: http://bit.ly/fpM8TV ----------------------------------------------------------------- Call for panels and workshops: The Future of Development Research: Exploring the Nordic perspective(s)? Copenhagen (Copenhagen Business School) - 24-25 November 2011 The Nordic countries have in different ways impacted on Development Policy, Aid and Research. The Nordic model(s) emphasising social policies, the key role of public governance and the fight against poverty and inequalities are by some seen as prominent perspectives alongside e.g. the Washington Consensus. Nevertheless, the foot prints on global agenda have been modest. Additionally, the complexity and challenges of development issues keep growing, including financial crises, climate and growing inequalities. The need for timely, relevant, critical and stimulating research is as big as ever. What can the Nordic perspective(s) contribute with? Deadline for expressions of interest: 1st April 2011 Read more at: http://www.fau.dk ----------------------------------------------------------------- Call for papers: International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD) The mission of the International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD) is to create awareness on how ICTs contribute to human development in multiple areas. This journal describes the link between ICTs and human development, which includes economic, social, and political development. IJICTHD identifies potential applications for the development of human beings and provides insightful analysis about those factors (also contextual and institutional ones) that affect ICTs for human development initiatives. Proposing strategies to both governments and international cooperation organizations for moving forward, this journal also addresses future challenges. The journal's guidelines for manuscript submissions is available at http://bit.ly/gdfuPg All submissions and inquiries should be directed to the attention of: Dr. Susheel Chhabra Email: susheel@lbsim.ac.in Read more at: http://bit.ly/fGjuYR ----------------------------------------------------------------- Tweet this email: http://spider.createsend1.com/t/y/tw/fduldy/l/r/ Like this on facebook: http://spider.createsend1.com/t/y/fb/fduldy/l/y/ This email was sent to [email address suppressed]. If you are no longer interested you can unsubscribe instantly: http://spider.createsend1.com/t/y/u/fduldy/l/j/