Gentili tutte e tutti, sono lieto di presentare il bando della nostra nuova iniziativa, la sezione Medio Oriente e Africa dell'International Network on Digital Work (INDL-MEA). (Questo evento è organizzato in modo indipendente rispetto al convegno annuale INDL-7, il cui bando sarà diffuso nel 2024.)
La versione PDF del bando è disponibile qui, in inglese, francese e arabo 👉 [ https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org/data/pages/_INDL_MEA_1_CfP_EngFrAr.pdf | https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org/data/pages/_INDL_MEA_1_CfP_EngFrAr.pdf ] Saremmo grati se poteste diffonderlo 'tra i vostri contatti. Per ulteriori informazioni, l'indirizzo e-mail è: [ mailto:[email protected] | [email protected] ] Cordiali saluti Antonio Casilli [EN/FR] Call for Abstracts – INDL-MEA 1 Conference Cairo, Egypt 28 May 2024 " Digital Labor Perspectives from the Middle East and Africa " 1 st conference of the Middle East & Africa chapter of International Network on Digital Labor ∗ [ https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org/ | https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org ] The [ https://www.indl.network/indl_mea/# | International Network on Digital Labor (INDL) ] and the [ https://business.aucegypt.edu/research/centers/a2k4d | Access to Knoweldge for Development Center (A2K4D) ] at The American University in Cairo’s School of Business are excited to invite you to the inaugural conference of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) chapter of INDL titled "Digital Labor Perspectives from the Middle East and Africa." Organized in collaboration with the [ https://www.ilo.org/ | International Labour Organization (ILO) ] , the [ https://diplab.eu/ | Digital Platform Labor (DiPLab) ] research initiative, the [ https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/ | Weizenbaum Institut Berlin ] , and the [ https://ufe.edu.eg/?lang=fr | Université française d'Égypte ] , this conference will be held on May 28 , 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. 1 Rationale Digital labor is at the heart of our evolving economies. To address the specific challenges and developments in the Middle East and Africa, we are launching a dedicated chapter of INDL. This conference provides a unique platform to present research related to the MEA region, ongoing and/or burgeoning. The conference offers opportunities for scholars and practitioners to engage with topics such as platformization, automation, gig economy dynamics, and technology-mediated labor. INDL-MEA will feature three tracks: one in Arabic, one in English, and one in French, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region. 2 Topics Submissions must be in reference to the MEA region, for instance: in perspective, case studies, or focus. Submission topics may include, but are not limited to: * – Case studies examining platforms, gig economy workers, and online digital labor in MEA * – Exploring algorithmic management practices in work processes, recruiting, and HR in MEA * – Consequences of the shift to digital labor on workers, businesses, economies, and labor markets in MEA * – Effects of remote work and digital labor on employee well-being and productivity in MEA * – Policy responses to the rise of digital labor and automation in MEA, including regulatory measures and government intervention * – Strategies of organizing digital workers and managing geographically distributed workforces in MEA * – Intersectional perspectives on digital labor in MEA * – Exploring AI and digital labor through a decolonial lens in MEA * – Challenges posed by Generative AI to human labor in MEA 3 Submissions We invite submissions of anonymized abstracts for papers, case studies, and policy briefs related to these topics. Abstracts, up to 500 words, can be submitted in Arabic, English, or French through our website. You need to create an account to submit. The submission deadline is January 15 , 2024. Selected participants will be notified of acceptance by January 31 , 2024. To submit your propos al register and follow the steps at this URL: [ 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istration%20for%20Conf-IRM%20is%20separate.%206%20INDL%20Conferences%20INDL,%20the%20International%20Network%20on%20Digital%20Labor,%20is%20an%20initiative%20founded%20in%202019%20by%20researchers%20from%20different%20countries.%20Its%20mission%20is%20to%20foster%20collaboration%20to%20advance%20our%20understanding%20of%20the%20nexus%20between%20emerging%20transformations%20of%20labour%20and%20digital%20technologies.%20INDL%20conferences%20welcome%20academics%20at%20all%20levels%20-%20includ-%20ing%20early%20career%20researchers%20-%20and%20stakeholders%20such%20as%20union%20leaders,%20policymakers,%20artists%20and%20journalists.%207%20Contact%20If%20you%20have%20any%20questions%20or%20requests,%20please%20do%20not%20hesitate%20to%20contact%20us%20at%20the%20following%20email%20address:%20mea-%[email protected].%20Acknowledgements%20%E2%80%93%20INDL%20-%20International%20Network%20on%20Digital%20Labor%20%E2%80%93%20Access%20to%20Knowledge%20for%20Development%20Center%20%28A2K4D%29%20at%20The%20American%20University%20in%20Cairo%20%E2%80%93%20Universit%C3%A9%20Fran%C3%A7aise%20d%E2%80%99Egypte%20%E2%80%93%20ILO%20-%20International%20Labor%20Office%20%E2%80%93%20Weizenbaum%20Institut%20%E2%80%93%20DiPLab%20-%20Digital%20Platform%20Labor | https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org/ ] . 4 Important Dates – Deadline for submissions: January 15 , 2024 – Acceptance notification: January 31 , 2024 – Registration opens: TBA – INDL-MEA conference date: May 28 , 2024 We look forward to your valuable contributions. Together, let’s foster a thought-provoking dialogue and contribute to shaping the future of digital labor in the Middle East and Africa. 5 Special Opportunity Our conference is co-located with Conf-IRM. We encourage you to consider also participating in the Conference on Information Resource Management (Conf-IRM) , taking place at the same time as our event at the American University in Cairo (26- 28 May, 2024 ). It offers a unique chance for continued networking and knowledge exchange. Please note that registration for Conf-IRM is separate. 6 INDL Conferences INDL, the International Network on Digital Labor , is an initiative founded in 2019 by researchers from different countries. Its mission is to foster collaboration to advance our understanding of the nexus between emerging transformations of labour and digital technologies. INDL conferences welcome academics at all levels - including early career researchers - and stakeholders such as union leaders, policymakers, artists and journalists. 7 Contact If you have any questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following email address: [ mailto:[email protected] | [email protected] ] . Appel à contributions (abstracts) - Conférence INDL-MEA 1 Le Caire, Égypte 28 mai 2024 ”Perspectives du travail numérique au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique” 1e conférence du chapitre Afrique et Moyen-Orient (AMO) International Network on Digital Labor (INDL) ∗ https ://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org Le International Network on Digital Labor (INDL) et Access to Knoweldge for Development Center (A2K4D) à l’Université Américaine du Caire ont le plaisir de vous inviter à la conférence inaugurale du chapitre Afrique et Moyen-Orient (AMO) de l’INDL intitulée « Digital Labor Perspectives from the Middle East and Africa » (Perspectives du travail numérique au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique). Organisée en collaboration avec l’Organisation Internationale du Travail (ILO - International Labour Organization), l’équipe Digital Platform Labor (DiPLab), le Weizenbaum Institut de Berlin, et l’Université française d’Égypte, cette conférence se tiendra le 28 mai 2024 au Caire, en Égypte. 1 Objet de la conférence Le « digital labour » est au cœur de nos économies en pleine évolution. Pour répondre aux défis et aux développements spécifiques du Moyen-Orient et de l’Afrique, nous lançons un chapitre dédié de l’INDL. Cette conférence offre une plateforme unique pour présenter des recherches liées à la région AMO, qu’elle soit en cours ou en préparation, offrant ainsi aux participant.es des opportunités de s’engager sur des sujets tels que la plateformisation, l’automatisation, la dynamique de l’économie à la demande, et le travail médiatisé par la technologie. INDL-MEA proposera trois « tracks » : un premier en arabe, un second en anglais et un troisième en français, reflétant la diversité linguistique de la région. 2 Thèmes de la conférence Les communications proposées doivent faire référence à la région Afrique - Moyen Orient, par exemple en termes de perspective, d’études de cas ou d’orientation. Les sujets peuvent inclure, mais ne sont pas limités à : * — Etudes de cas : plateformes, travailleurs de l’économie à la demande et travail numérique en ligne dans la région AMO. * — Pratiques de gestion algorithmique dans les processus de travail, le recrutement et les RH dans la région AMO. * — Conséquences du «digital labour» sur travailleurs, entreprises, économies et marchés du travail en AMO. * — Effets du travail distanciel et de plateforme sur bien-être et productivité des employés en AMO. * — Réponses politiques à l’essor du travail de plateforme et de l’automatisation en AMO, mesures réglementaires et interventions gouvernementales. — Stratégies d’organisation des travailleur.euses et de gestion des effectifs géographiquement répartis dans la région AMO. * — Perspectives intersectionnelles sur le « digital labour » dans l’AMO. * — L’intelligence artificielle et le « digital labour » au prisme décolonial dans l’AMO. — Défis posés par l’IA générative au travail humain dans l’AMO. 3 Soumissions Nous vous invitons à soumettre des résumés anonymes d’articles, d’études de cas et de notes d’orientation sur ces sujets. Les résumés, d’une longueur maximale de 500 mots, peuvent être soumis en arabe, en anglais ou en français via notre site web. Il faut se créer un compte pour pouvoir soumettre. La date limite de soumission est fixée au 15 janvier 2024 . Les participants sélectionnés seront informés de leur acceptation au plus tard le 31 janvier 2024 . Pour soumettre une proposition [ https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org/ | s’inscrire et suivre les étapes ] [ https://mea-indl-1.sciencesconf.org/ | . ] 4 Dates importantes — Date limite de soumission : 15 janvier 2024 — Notification d’acceptation : 31 janvier 2024 — Ouverture des inscriptions : (date à confirmer) — Date de la conférence INDL-MEA : 28 mai 2024 Nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de recevoir vos précieuses contributions. Ensemble, encourageons un dialogue stimulant et contribuons à façonner l’avenir du travail numérique au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique. 5 Opportunité spéciale Notre conférence se tient en parallèle avec Conf-IRM. Nous vous encourageons à participer à la Conférence sur la gestion des ressources d’information (Conf-IRM) , qui aura lieu en même temps que notre événement à l’Université américaine du Caire (26- 28 mai 2024 ). Elle offre une occasion unique de poursuivre le travail en réseau et l’échange de connaissances. Veuillez noter que l’inscription à Conf-IRM est séparée. 6 Les conférences INDL [ https://www.indl.network/ | INDL, le réseau international sur le travail numérique ] , est une initiative fondé en 2019 à l’initiative de chercheur.euses de différents pays. Sa mission est d’organiser des conférences internationales et de favoriser la collaboration pour faire progresser notre compréhension du lien entre les transformations émergentes du travail et les technologies numériques. Les conférences de l’INDL accueillent des universitaires de tous niveaux - y compris des chercheurs en début de carrière - et d’autres parties prenantes telles que des dirigeants syndicaux, des décideurs politiques, des artistes et des journalistes. 7 Contact Si vous avez des questions ou des demandes, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à l’adresse électronique suivante : [email protected] . -- Antonio A. Casilli Professor, Telecom Paris | Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Until Oct. 2024) Invited professor, Center for Internet & Society, Paris (CNRS) Associate researcher, Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society, Berlin Faculty Fellow, Nexa Center for Internet & Society, Turin *We respect your right to disconnect. My workflow efficiency accounts for this email send time. Taking action or responding outside of office hours is not mandatory*
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