Digital-for-Development: Enabling Transformation, Inclusion and Sustainability Through ICTs: 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022, Mbombela, South Africa, November 22-25, 2022, Revised Selected Papers

This book presents the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022, held in Mbombela, South Africa, in November 2022. It includes 20 revised full papers on various topics related to digital-for-development ecosystems, emerging technologies, privacy and security, HCI, and AI for good.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022, was held in Mbombela, South Africa, in November 2022. This book serves as the official proceedings of the conference, featuring 20 revised full papers that underwent rigorous review and selection from a total of 61 submissions. The papers are organized into topical sections covering various aspects of digital-for-development ecosystems, including theories and practices, emerging technologies for transformation, inclusion, and sustainable development, privacy and security in digital-for-development ecosystems, human-computer interaction (HCI) for digital inclusion, and artificial intelligence (AI) for good.

The conference aimed to bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of development informatics. The theme of IDIA 2022, "Digital for Development: Empowering Lives, Transforming Societies," reflected the conference's commitment to using digital technologies to address social, economic, and environmental challenges in developing countries.

The papers presented at the conference covered a wide range of topics, including the use of digital technologies for healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance. Some of the key themes that emerged from the discussions include the role of technology in promoting sustainable development, the challenges of implementing digital projects in resource-constrained environments, and the importance of inclusive design and user-centered approaches in developing digital solutions.

The conference also featured several keynote speeches and panel discussions, where experts shared their insights and experiences in the field of development informatics. The speakers included representatives from international organizations, government agencies, and private sector companies, as well as academics and researchers from various countries.

Overall, the 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022, was a successful event that brought together a diverse group of professionals and researchers to explore the potential of digital technologies for promoting development and improving the lives of people in developing countries. The conference provided a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas, and experiences, and for building partnerships and collaborations that will contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the world's most pressing development challenges.
The 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022, held in Mbombela, South Africa, in November 2022, was a significant event that brought together experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of development informatics. The conference theme, "Digital for Development: Empowering Lives, Transforming Societies," reflected the conference's commitment to using digital technologies to address social, economic, and environmental challenges in developing countries.

The conference featured a wide range of papers and presentations, covering various topics related to digital-for-development ecosystems. The papers were organized into topical sections, including theories and practices in digital-for-development ecosystems, emerging technologies for transformation, inclusion, and sustainable development, privacy and security in digital-for-development ecosystems, human-computer interaction (HCI) for digital inclusion, and artificial intelligence (AI) for good.

The 20 revised full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 61 submissions. The papers covered a diverse range of topics, including the use of digital technologies for healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance. Some of the key themes that emerged from the discussions include the role of technology in promoting sustainable development, the challenges of implementing digital projects in resource-constrained environments, and the importance of inclusive design and user-centered approaches in developing digital solutions.

In addition to the papers, the conference featured several keynote speeches and panel discussions, where experts shared their insights and experiences in the field of development informatics. The speakers included representatives from international organizations, government agencies, and private sector companies, as well as academics and researchers from various countries.

One of the highlights of the conference was the opportunity to network with professionals from different sectors and countries. The conference provided a platform for building partnerships and collaborations that will contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the world's most pressing development challenges.

Overall, the 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022, was a successful event that showcased the latest research and practices in the field of development informatics. The conference's theme and the high-quality of the papers and presentations contributed to the ongoing efforts to promote digital inclusion and sustainable development in developing countries.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031284717
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023