[WSIS CS-Plenary] IRFD World Forum on Information Society - Call for Papers

[Marouen MRAIHI]

----- Original Message -----
From: IRFD World Forum on Information Society
To: marouen at mraihi.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 8:22 AM
Subject: Phase Two - Tunis Forum - Call for Papers




Call for Papers

 The International Research Foundation for Development is organizing the
second phase of its World Forum on Information Society to be held in Tunis
in November 2005 in view of the United Nations World Summit on the
Information Society, November 16-18, 2005.

 IRFD will also host an online virtual conference in association with and
prior to the World Forum in Tunisia.

 We would like to invite all stakeholders to examine the relevant issues and
considerations pertaining to the information revolution and knowledge
society in a comprehensive and scientific manner with the goal of finding
solutions, sharing best practices and experiences, and launching new action
programs.



 IRFD World Forum on Information Society
Digital Divide, Global Development and the Information Society
Phase Two: In view of the United Nations World Summit on the Information
Society
November 14 - 16, 2005 at The Renaissance Tunis Hotel
Send abstracts now. Early Registration Deadline - May 1st, 2005





 Online Virtual Conference of the World Forum on Information Society
Abstract Deadline: February 15th, 2005. Registration Deadline - March 18th,
2005



 Business Forum and IT Industry Presentation
 IRFD invites the business community and IT industry to present and showcase
new products and services that have the capacity to enhance the objectives
of the Information Society.



 Session Themes of the World Forum
 .Knowledge Economy, Knowledge Management, and Information Society
 .Information Communication Technology, e-Commerce and Business Environment
 .The Role of ICT in Economic Growth, and Socio-Economic Development
 .Information Science and Technology: Scientific Innovation and Information
Society
 .Transfer of Information Technology and Knowledge: Development and
Underdevelopment
 .ICT for Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries,
Landlocked Developing Countries
 .Geographical Information System and Sustainable Information Society
 .Cities and Regions, and Community Empowerment in an Information Age
 .Information Society and e-Governance
 .Social Stratification and Digital Divide
 .Culture and Politics in an Information Age
 .Issues and the Role of Media in an Information Age
 .Digital Divide: Development Policies and Action
 .Digital Education, Distance Learning and Creation of Information Society
 .Financing Mechanism and International Cooperation for Information Society
 .Presentation of Case Studies: Best Practices and Experiences of ICT
application for Development
 .The Role of ICT in women's participation in development


 For further information on these events, click here to visit our website:
http://www.irfd.org

 The International Research Foundation for Development operates within the
framework of its Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of
the United Nations.



IRFD . 2830 S. Holly Street . Cambridge, MN 55008 USA . wfis at irfd.org .
http://www.irfd.org