[Commlist] Call for Papers: ‘Global South Diasporic Voices: Rethinking Praxis and Theory in Communication for Development’

Call for Papers: Journal of Global Diaspora & Media

Special Issue: ‘Global South Diasporic Voices: Rethinking Praxis and 
Theory in Communication for Development’

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https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-of-global-diaspora-media#call-for-papers 
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Recent shifts in global migration patterns, particularly in the last two 
decades, and the advent of information and communication technologies 
(ICTs) have positioned Diasporas as significant actors in development 
narratives. However, the preponderance of western-centric voices in 
development discourse obscures Indigenous perspectives, thus positioning 
scholars who straddle the Global North and South as unique experts given 
their knowledge exchange and socio-political advocacy (Brinkerhoff 2009).

This issue invites contributions that explore how these diasporic 
interventions challenge and expand existing C4D paradigms, incorporating 
Indigenous knowledge systems and leveraging digital Diasporas for 
development (Karim 2003). We seek to explore the nuanced ways in which 
diaspora communities engage with and transform C4D practices. This 
encompasses a critical assessment of how traditional media and ICTs 
facilitate or hinder the diaspora's development contributions, the role 
of social media in creating transnational public spheres for development 
discourse (Castells 2008), and the potential for media to act as a 
catalyst for social change within Global South contexts (Manyozo 2012).

Contributions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  *

    Theoretical reconceptualizations of C4D in the context of diaspora
    and transnationalism.

  *

    Case studies on the use of media and ICTs by the diaspora for
    development, including the impact of social media platforms.

  *

    Analyses of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital
    Diasporas in influencing development agendas.

  *

    Critical examinations of how Diasporas negotiate identity,
    representation and politics in media narratives related to development.

We encourage submissions that critique existing models and inform policy 
direction, present innovative approaches for integrating diaspora voices 
into development communication strategies and reflect diverse 
methodologies and interdisciplinary participation.

Submissions:

Submission of abstracts should include name, institutional affiliation, 
contact information, title and a 400-word abstract. Email your abstracts 
to all guest editors Carolyn Walcott (carolynwalcott /at/ clayton.edu) 
<mailto:(carolynwalcott /at/ clayton.edu)>, Maha Bashri (maha.bashri /at/ uaeu.ac.ae) 
<mailto:(maha.bashri /at/ uaeu.ac.ae)> and Farooq Kperogi (fkperogi /at/ kennesaw.edu) 
<mailto:(fkperogi /at/ kennesaw.edu)>.

Publication deadlines and timeline:

Abstracts due: 26 April 2024

Confirmation of acceptance: 20 May 2024

Full manuscript due: 19 September 2024

Revisions sent out (peer review): 26 October 2024

Final submission:January 2025

Online First publication: June 2025

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