[Commlist] cfp: Governing the Internet for Democracy: Lessons from Research Embracing a Multicentred World // IAMCR/UNESCO preconference

    Read this CfP online <https://iamcr.org/news/governing-internet>


          Governing the Internet for Democracy: Lessons from Research
          Embracing a Multicentred World

    IAMCR invites members to submit abstracts for participation in an
    IAMCR pre-conference to be held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on
    21 February 2023, the day before the global conference “Regulating
    Digital Platforms for Information as a Public Good
    <https://www.unesco.org/en/internet-conference>”.

    The deadline to submit abstracts is *9 January 2023.*

    The pre-conference will focus on lessons arising from media and
    communications research in the post-WSIS period and measures to
    embed democratic principles and respect for fundamental human rights
    in the structures and procedures of Internet governance, without
    completely flattening the diversity brought about by a multicentred
    world. The rise of powerful commercial digital platforms raises
    multiple challenges for the sustainability of media and
    communication services that treat data and information as a public
    good and, additionally, do so in a way that is consistent with
    public values and democracy.

    The preconference will take place as an in-person meeting on 21
    February 2023 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Online participation
    may be possible for a limited number of presenters and audience 
members.


          Funding opportunities

    UNESCO has committed to funding the in-person participation of up to
    three IAMCR members from low or middle income countries in the
    global south. Interested/eligible applicants will have the
    opportunity to indicate their desire to be considered for this
    funding through the application form.


          Submission procedures

    Interested IAMCR members of good standing are requested to submit
    abstracts (max 500 words) for review by the organising committee *no
    later than 9 January 2023* through the submission
    form**https://forms.gle/WzB5q8jf7DjygrAL
    <https://iamcr.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=2078&qid=322637>.

    We welcome interventions in the IAMCR languages of English, French
    and Spanish and efforts by all participants to ensure that
    communications are understood and exchanges are supported.

    If you are unable to make use of the abstract submission form, you
    may send your abstract directly to Jeremy Shtern, chair of the
    organisation committee, at (jshtern /at/ ryerson.ca)
    <mailto:(jshtern /at/ ryerson.ca)>.

    Please also direct any questions or clarifications to the organising
    committee at that email.

    In order to ensure that participants whose abstracts are accepted
    have time to make travel arrangements, the organising committee will
    endeavour to complete its review of abstracts and notify
    participants of their status by 16 January 2023.


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