[huridocs-tech] Call for essays: digitalopportunity.org

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CALL FOR ESSAYS 
Digital Opportunity Channel 
www.digitalopportunity.org 


Digital Opportunity Channel (www.digitalopportunity.org) is currently 
seeking submissions for publication on its new Web site. Coordinated 
by the Benton Foundation and OneWorld South Asia, the channel 
addresses the use of information and communications technologies 
(ICTs) for global development, as well as initiatives around the 
world bridging the digital divide.  

The channel is seeking essays written by activists, practictioners, 
policymakers, educators, local leaders and others involved in ICT and 
digital divide efforts around the world. While the coverage of the 
Web site is global, we are particularly interested in essays 
addressing challenges and opportunities for strategic ICT use in the 
developing world. Essay length can range from 800 to 1500 words, 
depending on the nature of the topic. Lengthier essays may be 
serialized for easier online readibility.  

Among the types of articles that would be of interest to the channel: 
 

Success stories - examples of success initiatives, how they were 
implemented and what made them successful  

Analysis - in-depth review of ICT policies and activities  

Research - coverage of current research, written for a general 
audience  

Opinion - editorial pieces offering a personal point of view  

Specific topics might include (but are not limited to):  

	-Local, national or international ICT initiatives  

      -Application of emerging technologies

      -Balancing ICT activities with other development efforts

      -ICTs and human rights

      -Literacy, education and skills acquisition

      -Profiles of leaders in the field

      -ICTs and communications policy

      -Making ICTs accessible to all people

      -Development of culturally relevant content

      -Making initiatives economically sustainable

	-Private/public partnerships and other collaborations 


All interested parties are welcome to contact channel co-editor Andy 
Carvin, either submitting topic ideas or completed essays if 
available.  Submissions should be in plain text or HTML format.

For more information, please contact Andy at acarvin@benton.org.  

thanks,
ac

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Andy Carvin  
Senior Associate         
Benton Foundation

acarvin@benton.org    
http://www.benton.org
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
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