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PhD Scholarships for ICT4D Research at Univ. Manchester![]()
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The Centre for Digital Development at the University of Manchester is seeking high-quality PhD candidates to research ICT4D.![]()
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Links to PhD scholarships for Sept 2024 entry, priority research topics, and entry criteria at: [www.cdd.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/](www.cdd.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/)![]()
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Most scholarships require application before mid-January 2024.
Postgraduate research - Centre for Digital Development - The University of Manchester
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We host more than twenty PhD and DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) researchers studying various aspects of the connection between ICTs and socio-economic development.
Building Development Informatics Hybrids – Manchester MSc![]()
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Starting each year in February, Manchester’s online learning MSc in Management & Information Systems develops the "hybrid" mix of management and information systems skills that we know from experience is essential to the successful and strategic application of digital technology for socio-economic development.![]()
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If you know someone for whom this would be relevant, do pass this on; and do ask any questions about the programme.![]()
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Applications are now being accepted, with a deadline of 10 Jan 2024. To apply online and for further details of MSc M&IS DL, see: [www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/08003/msc-management-and-information-systems-chan...](www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/08003/msc-management-and-information-systems-chan...)
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MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development provides flexibility of location and work choices.
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New United in Accessibility Podcast Episode Out Now! Transforming Lives: The Power of Accessible Reading in Bangladesh![]()
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In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of accessible reading materials on literacy rates and global goals in Bangladesh. Our special guest, Vashkar Bhattacharjee, a visionary leader and national accessibility consultant for Bangladesh's (a2i) program, takes us on an inspiring journey.![]()
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Join us in discovering how accessible reading materials break barriers and empower individuals with disabilities. Vashkar's work is driving inclusive development and digital empowerment, making him a trailblazer in the field.![]()
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Learn about the challenges, innovations, and successes that are shaping the future of accessibility in Bangladesh.![]()
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www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/PodcastEpisode018![]()
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#UnitedinAccessibility #Bangladesh #AccessibleReading #GlobalGoals #TransformingLives
IPID-Asia chapter is honored to invite Dr. Naska Goagoses from University of Oldenburg, Germany as our facilitator for the workshop on Systematic Literature Review which will be held on 12 July 2023 at UNIKL City Campus. ![]()
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For those who are based in KL and interested to joint, click on the link below for registration.![]()
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tinyurl.com/workshopSLR
Africhi paper deadline is fast approaching (19 June). Consider submitting your paper!
This is an open call for African leaders and digital technology enthusiasts who want to help form a **continent-wide community** of people interested in promoting **the design and development of people-centered ICTs across Africa**.![]()
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· You might be a teacher or researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at an African university.![]()
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· You might be an academic in design, business, or another field.![]()
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· You might be a User Experience practitioner, Interaction Designer, or Service Designer at an Africa-based company.![]()
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· You might be an entrepreneur enthusiastic about creating technologies with and for African communities.![]()
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· Or you might just be passionate about building a community of like-minded professionals who want to **exchange ideas, reflect on where we are now as a community, and strategize on the future of human-centered technology on the continent**.![]()
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The plan is to meet online in **JUNE **(dates to be confirmed) and in person in Cape Town, South Africa, with SIGCHI Executive Committee members in **AUGUST **(in conjunction with the [ACM COMPASS conference](compass.acm.org/)). All leaders are welcome to attend online in June. A nomination process will be followed for attending the in-person summit in August as per the availability of SIGCHI funds. The selection process will be decided upon collectively in the online event.![]()
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**The online summit will strengthen the existing technology design community in Africa. You will get to listen, learn, share, and engage with the fantastic leaders and founders of the African Human-Computer Interaction community. Additionally, we will develop a specific agenda of topics and issues the community would like to discuss with SIGCHI Executive Committee members during the in-person summit. Both the online and in-person summit/meetings will be HARD WORK and FUN :)**![]()
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Who are we? **Shaimaa Lazem and Hafeni Mthoko**are HCI researchers working with ACM SIGCHI ([sigchi.org](sigchi.org/)) **PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE** to serve the technology makers communities in Africa.![]()
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We hope that these two events will be a worthwhile experience for you!![]()
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**To participate, please complete the following [form ](forms.gle/Vu1nBZv6bGJWHWBCA)by Saturday, the 10th June 2023 AOE.**![]()
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* Feel free to share this call widely. We maintain a broad and flexible definition of technology leadership, no matter how it is labelled. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
An open call for African Champions in People-Centered Information Communication Technologies
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We are looking for leaders and digital technology enthusiasts in Africa who want to help form a continent-wide community of people who are interested in promoting the design and development of people-...
Based on Pragyan Thapa's Ph.D. research, this RIP paper critically analyzes the role of ICTs in the quantification process (measure, monitor, and evaluate results of development projects ); and how IT-enabled quantification systems potentially contribute to bringing institutional change with ethical and social implications for development.![]()
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**#ICT4D** **#phdresearch** **#quantificaiton** **#research** **#development**
A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE ON QUANTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT IN ICT4D
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Many donor-funded ICT4D interventions are implemented to quantitatively measure, monitor, and evaluate results of development projects and programs in the global South. We focus on how quantification ...
Here is an opportunity for young researchers from Southern Voice: a **pitching contest for young think tankers** from the Global South.![]()
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Application is open until 31st May. Persons up to 35 years old, affiliated with research organizations, think tanks, universities, or other academic institutions (both government and non-government) from the Global South are eligible to apply.![]()
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Calling all Global South Young Think Tankers
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See the call for proposals and all information here. Southern Voice is organizing a pitching contest for young think tankers from the Global South, in collaboration with On Think Tanks (OTT). The aim ...
How do you analyse the impacts of an ICT4D project?![]()
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This short presentation explains the overall design and a specific example of ICT4D project evaluation:![]()
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[youtu.be/8Cx7rIQYAig](youtu.be/8Cx7rIQYAig)
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How do you analyse the impacts of an ICT4D project?This short presentation explains the overall design and a specific example of ICT4D project evaluation.It ...
