World Forum in Information Society – WFIS - Invitation to Participate and Call for Papers This Forum is organized in view of the United Nations World Summit on Information Society* with the intention of contributing to the Tunis Summit and its Preparatory Process. Call for Papers and Invitation to Participate The International Research Foundation for Development is organizing the second phase of its World Forum on Information Society to be held in Tunis in November 2005 in view of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society - November 16-18, 2005. IRFD will also host an online virtual conference in association with the World Forum in Tunisia. We would like to invite all stakeholders to examine the relevant issues and considerations pertaining to the information revolution and knowledge society in a comprehensive and scientific manner with the goal of finding solutions, sharing best practices and experiences, and launching new action programs. IRFD World Forum on Information Society Digital Divide, Global Development and the Information Society Phase Two: In view of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society November 14–15, 2005 at The Renaissance Tunis Hotel, La Marsa, Tunisia Final Abstracts Deadline: October 28th, 2005 Full Paper Deadline: Extended Session Themes of the World Forum 1) Knowledge Economy, Knowledge Management, and Information Society 2) Information Communication Technology, e-Commerce and Business Environment 3) The Role of ICT in Economic Growth, and Socio-Economic Development 4) Information Science and Technology: Scientific Innovation and Information Society 5) Transfer of Information Technology and Knowledge: Development and Underdevelopment 6) ICT for Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries 7) Geographical Information System and Sustainable Information Society 8) Cities and Regions, and Community Empowerment in an Information Age 9) Information Society and e-Governance 10) Social Stratification and Digital Divide 11) Culture and Politics in an Information Age 12) Issues and the Role of Media in an Information Age 13) Digital Divide: Development Policies and Action 14) Digital Education, Distance Learning and Creation of Information Society 15) Financing Mechanism and International Cooperation for Information Society 16) Presentation of Case Studies: Best Practices and Experiences of ICT application for Development 17) The Role of ICT in women's participation in development Business Forum and IT Industry Presentation IRFD invites the business community and IT industry to present and showcase new products and services that have the capacity to enhance the objectives of an equitable Information Society For further information on these events, visit our website: http://www.irfd.org, wfis2005@irfd.org *The International Research Foundation for Development operates within the framework of its Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The World Summit on the Information Society is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the United Nations. The World Forum on Information Society: Digital Divide, Global Development and the Information Society (IRFD WFIS 2005) is organized by the International Research Foundation for Development. IRFD WFIS 2005 is not mandated by the UN or the WSIS. IRFD is a registered non-profit organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Department of the Treasury. IRFD • 2830 S. Holly Street • Cambridge, MN 55008 USA • wfis2005@irfd.org • http://www.irfd.org THIS WAS ALL THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY THE SUBMITTER: Clemencia Rodiguez clemencia@ou.edu