ACORN-REDECOM is a cross-disciplinary academic network of research centers which seeks to advance knowledge on the social, economic and political impact of ICT in the Americas. It fosters research and dialog among researchers who examine the economic, technological and policy issues that affect ICT and their impact on development.
ACORN-REDECOM is now soliciting abstracts of papers for presentation at the 2010 conference which will take place in Brasilia, DF (Brazil). Proposals should be based on current theoretical or empirical research relevant to the communication and information sector, and may be from any disciplinary perspective. ACORN-REDECOM seeks submissions of disciplinary, comparative, multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary excellence. Graduate students are encouraged to submit abstracts. Travel funds will be available on competitive basis.
The purpose of the annual conference is to bring together scholars and members from the private sector and regulators to learn from the studies and experiences that all of them have encountered as they work in the field of ICTs policy. Abstracts or panel proposals can be submitted, and will be reviewed by a Program Committee.
Subject areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to the following:
- Market environment and industry structure
- The future of ICT regulation
- Economic development and competitiveness through ICT
- ICT and social development
- Emerging technologies and their impact on the market and regulation
Please submit abstracts electronically to the following site:
http://elinoam.com/acorn-redecom/htdocs/index.php
In the abstract please identify the research question, methods, central ideas, and outcomes (obtained or expected) of the research.
Abstracts are not to exceed 500 words and they should be in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Important deadlines:
Abstract: December 15, 2009 (Extended till December 18, 2009)
Notification of acceptance: January 10, 2010
Completed papers: April 20, 2010
