Africa: Call for Writers - Women & ICT's

Agenda Journal - Call for Writers - Women & ICT's

To send contributions for the upcoming Agenda Journal on Women and ICTs

Agenda will publish a journal focussing on the topic of Women and ICTs in May 2007. This Agenda Journal will explore how women can take advantage of the ICT revolution and what women’s obstacles are to using ICTs. Proposed contributions should cover one or more of the following key areas from a women’s rights or feminism perspective:
What opportunities will ICTs offer women in achieving the Millennium Development Goals? What are the obstacles to using ICTs to economically empower women? How can ICTs empower women in the informal economy? How can ICT policies be engendered? What are the dangers of creating a digital divide, a disparity between those who make use of ICTs efficiently and effectively, and those who do not? Do women in Africa have the capacity and skills to make effective use of ICTs? The ICT revolution has only really impacted the major cities so far - how can we deploy a sustainable ICT infrastructure that empowers marginalised people living in rural areas, particularly women?

Contributions need to be written in English language and in a style accessible to a wide audience. Please submit abstracts to [email][email protected] All submissions must contain the following:

Specify the specific key area you would like to write on Provide a 200-300 word overview/abstract Provide full contact details: your name, institution/organisation, telephone, email and the country in which you reside/country of origin Deadline: Please submit no later than 28 January 2007.