The Nigerian government has issued a call for research papers to be presented at the upcoming 17th Edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV), scheduled for October 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. This initiative underscores Nigeria’s commitment to advancing digital governance and showcasing its research prowess on the global stage.
According to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the theme for ICEGOV 2024 is “Trust and Ethical Digital Governance for the World We Want.” The agency is encouraging researchers from academia, industry, and government to submit papers addressing critical themes within this framework.
Focus Areas:
The call for papers highlights several key areas of focus for potential submissions:
- Building trust in digital government: This includes exploring ways to enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the use of technology for governance purposes.
- Ensuring ethical considerations in digital governance: This entails addressing issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in government processes.
- Promoting innovative approaches to digital governance: Papers exploring novel solutions and best practices for leveraging technology to enhance citizen engagement, service delivery, and overall governance effectiveness are encouraged.
Benefits of Participating:
Participation in ICEGOV 2024 presents numerous advantages for Nigerian researchers:
- Contributing to global dialogue: Presenting at the conference provides a platform to share insights with a diverse international audience, influencing global discourse on digital governance.
- Enhancing research visibility: Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, increasing the researchers’ visibility and potential for future collaborations.
- Competition for sponsorship: The top three Development Policy and Implementation (DPI)-tailored papers will be sponsored by NITDA to attend a special workshop at the conference.
Submission Process and Timeline:
- The deadline for submitting research papers is April 21st, 2024.
- Authors will be notified of acceptance by July 10th, 2024.
- Winners of the DPI-tailored paper competition will be announced on July 15th, 2024.
Additional Information:
For detailed information on the call for papers, including submission guidelines and specific themes, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the official ICEGOV website: https://www.icegov.org/.
Looking Ahead:
Nigeria’s active participation in ICEGOV 2024 underscores its commitment to fostering a more equitable, just, and digitally-driven future. By encouraging research and collaboration, the nation aims to contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on responsible and ethical digital governance.
