Abstract
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been ascribed high promises to democratize, modernize, and revolutionize industries and societies. ICTs has undoubtedly changed our society in profound ways, transcending time and place, and increasing digital mobility, connectivity and speed. However, while various global phenomena have been identified across our increasingly connected world, there are important differences between the countries. By reviewing recent empirical studies, this short paper seeks to go beneath the hype, and explore what happens
when digital technologies are introduced into unstable or challenging socio-political settings (e.g., civil war, occupation, corruption, authoritative regimes, etc.). The aim is to synthesis and document the role of ICTs, as well as the opportunities and limitations that digitalization has brought to the Arab world, specifically Palestine. With an eye to the future, the paper distinguishes between the possible and implausible futures for Palestinian technological innovations.
when digital technologies are introduced into unstable or challenging socio-political settings (e.g., civil war, occupation, corruption, authoritative regimes, etc.). The aim is to synthesis and document the role of ICTs, as well as the opportunities and limitations that digitalization has brought to the Arab world, specifically Palestine. With an eye to the future, the paper distinguishes between the possible and implausible futures for Palestinian technological innovations.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2019 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | With an Eye to the Future: HCI Research and Practice in the Arab World - CHI 2019, Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 4 May 2019 → 4 May 2019 https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e00c/f3fab86d2f581bae39ad2468df8a09826d73.pdf https://arabhci.org/chi19-workshop/ |
Workshop
| Workshop | With an Eye to the Future |
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| Location | CHI 2019 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Glasgow |
| Period | 04/05/2019 → 04/05/2019 |
| Other | ArabHCI is an initiative inaugurated in CHI17 SIG Meeting that brought together HCI researchers/practitioners from the Arab World with those who are conducting/interested in research in this context. The goal was to start a community that explores challenges and unique opportunities for future research in Arab countries and with Arab participants. This ArabHCI workshop aims at draw a roadmap for future HCI research and practice in the Arab world. With Arab and non-Arab researchers and practitioners, we are looking forward to deepening and expanding the discussion on current research trends in the region and envisioning future agenda by reflecting on existing practices and synthesising published research. |
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Keywords
- Technological innovations
- The Arab world
- Conflict
- sustainability
- Palestine
- Entrepeneurship