A Conference on
Information Communication Technologies and Development
organized by the Division of Mass Communication, Journalism, Television and
Film of the College of Professional Studies, St. John's University, New York
in collaboration with
the Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media
of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, India
Venue: Mandovi Hotel, Panjim, Goa
Dates: January 4 to 6, 2007.
The conference will begin on 4th evening at 5 PM. followed by dinner, and end
on 6th evening followed by dinner.
Objectives:
a.. to generate a robust public discourse about and understanding of
development affecting peoples' lives in India
a.. to examine how communication technologies and strategies are
being used to promote specific development projects
a.. to assess the kind of development initiatives taking place and
ascertain if they promote sustainable development
a.. to determine what role individuals play in shaping the type and
process of development in a given community
a.. to assess the forms of communication technologies accessible to
various communities and what solutions may be appropriate
The overriding Issue:
a.. What is development in the Indian context?
"My second vision for India is DEVELOPMENT. For fifty years we have been a
developing nation. It is time we see ourselves as a developed nation. We are
among the top 5 nations of the world in terms of GDP. We have 10 percent
growth rate in most areas. Our poverty levels are falling. Our achievements
are being globally recognized today. Yet we lack the self-confidence to see
ourselves as a developed nation, self-reliant and self-assured." Dr. A.P.J.
Kalam, President of India.
Given the vastness and the complexity of Indian society, its unique
multifaceted pluralism, and its regionalism steeped deep in socio-religious
traditions, it is important that we first strive to understand what may
constitute development in the context of India.
Proposed specific issues
a.. Communication and Promotion of Human Rights
b.. Communication, Development and Environment
c.. Communication, Development and Sustainable Development
d.. Communication, Development and Women's Issues
e.. Communication, Development and Children
f.. Communication, Development and Health
Speakers:
Ms. Therese Gastaut (based in Geneva)- formerly with the UN, Director of WSIS
Dr. Jack Phelan, Professor, Fordham University, NY (USA)
Dr. Kevin Rioux, Professor, St. John's University, NY (USA)
Dr. Basilio Monteiro, Professor, St. John's University, NY (USA)
Mr. Joseph C. Donnelley, Representative of Caritas Internationalis, Rome, at
the UN
Ms. Corinne Woods, UNICEF Regional Communication Officer (India)
Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwalla, IIT- Madras
Dr. Freddie D'Souza, Director, Social Development, Catholic Bishops Conference
of India
Dr. K. Subramanian, Deputy Director General at National Informatics Center,
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, New Delhi,
Dr. Haridas Varikottil, Caritas-India, New Delhi
Mr. Frederick Noronha, Bytesforall.org, Goa,
Ms. Akhila Sivadas, Centre for Advocacy and Research, New Delhi
Dr. Peter R. D'Souza, Co-Director, Lokniti - Institute for Comparative
Democracy, Programme of Centre for the Study of Developing Societies New Delhi
Dr. Anibel Ferus-Comelo, Labor researcher and educator, Goa.
Limited number of seats.
Target-audience: students as well as researchers, educators, social workers,
ICT people, NGOs, policy makers,
Registration Fee: Rps 200/- payable in cash at the Conference.
Contact:
J. Loiola Pereira
or
Raymond Antao
P.O Box 216
Panjim, Goa 403 001
India
Tel: (0832)2422653, 2223353, 2225291; Fax: 2224139
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Accommodation: please check the following website
http://www.goahotelsguide.com/hotels-in-panaji.html
The organizers are unable to make hotel accommodations for the participants.
All hotels in Panaji/Panjim are within walking distance of Hotel Mandovi
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