New subject: RES: DRAFT Call for Papers DC3 Report

3 May 2016

Hi all,

As discussed over the past weeks, it could be interesting to elaborate a DC3 Report, to
compile the resources that we already have on Community Networks, as well as new papers,
and use it to spread knowledge on CN.

Below the DRAFT Call for Papers for the First DC3 Report
Feel free to modify the Call using this pad
https://public.etherpad-mozilla.org/p/DRAFT_Call_for_Papers_DC3
Please add your suggestions and modifications by 20 May
Best
Luca

First Report of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity

DRAFT Call for Papers

Background:
The need for a Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity (DC3) emerged during the IGF
workshop 223 "Community Networks: a Revolutionary Paradigm", held in João
Pessoa, during the 10th IGF. Workshop participants agreed on the potential of community
networks in order to promote sustainable Internet connectivity and foster the full
enjoyment of fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and self-determination.
Participants stressed the need to move forward the discussion on community networks and
further analyse how such networks may be used to foster sustainable Internet connectivity
while empowering Internet users. During the workshop, consensus emerged with regard to the
need for international cooperation aimed at fostering synergy and coordination amongst
different community networks. Such cooperation may be particularly useful in order to
identify:

·         best practices for the development and maintenance of community networks;

·         sustainable organisational and financial models for community networks;

·         efficient software and hardware technology.

To address the aforementioned issues while fostering cooperation, many participants
expressed interest with regard to the establishment of a new IGF Dynamic Coalition on
Community Connectivity.

Call:

The Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity, established under the auspices of the
United Nations Internet Governance Forum, invites all interested individuals to submit
position papers analysing the issues of connectivity and community networking.
Suggested topics include analyses of, inter alia:

·         Case studies of existing CN

·         Public policies fostering community networks (CN)

·         Examples of efforts aimed at creating synergies/communication amongst different
CN

·         Taxonomies of CN (e.g. rural CN, urban CN, etc.) and best practices that can
make such categories of CN efficient and resilient both from a technical and
organizational perspective;

·         Best practices and worst practices as regards national and international
policies that facilitate or hinder the deployment of community networks.

·         Strategies to promote the deployment of CN in remote areas.

Submission Guidelines:
Research papers, including analytical and theoretical papers, position papers, or case
studies will be considered for inclusion in the report, even if they have been previously
published. The length of the submissions should be between 2500 and 5000 words. To
facilitate the reviewing process, papers should not include author names or other
information that would help identify the authors.
All paper shall be in English or Spanish language. Citations should be in APA 6
style<http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/referencing-tool/apa-6> and authors shall use
footnotes rather than endnotes.
Submissions are due on 20th July 2016. They should include the following elements:

·         Title

·         Short abstract (250 words)

·         Original contribution

·         Author’s name, afﬁliation and short bibliographical note (in the body of the
email).
Submissions should be sent to ----
Authors will be notiﬁed within approximately 10 days from the deadline as to the status of
their contributions.
All submitted papers will be subject to peer review. Every author submitting a paper will
be asked to peer review another submission, which will be judged according to the novelty
of the contribution, the theoretical soundness and the quality of presentation.
Authors will be given the opportunity to improve their contributions based on peer
comments. Selected papers will be published in the Dynamic Coalition report, which will be
published under Creative Commons licenses.
Some of the authors will also be invited (at their own expenses) to present their work at
the annual DC meeting to be held at the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, on 6-9
December, in Guadalajara Mexico.

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Luca Belli, PhD
Senior Researcher
Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/>
luca.belli(a)fgv.br
+55 21 3799 5763

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