Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 ðŸ“˜ New Milestone Achieved: My Monograph on AI in the Global South Goes to Press!

I am delighted to share a piece of exciting news—my monograph titled “Artificial Intelligence in the Global South: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Pathways” has officially gone to press under LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

This work has been close to my heart for many reasons. Over the past few years, we have witnessed rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, but often the global discourse has remained concentrated in the Global North. In contrast, regions in the Global South—rich in diversity, talent, and innovation—have received relatively less attention when it comes to AI readiness, ethical concerns, and policy development.

With this monograph, I have attempted to bridge that gap. It explores:

  • The unique challenges the Global South faces in adopting and governing AI technologies

  • The untapped opportunities that lie in localized innovation, inclusive policies, and grassroots digital transformation

  • Strategic pathways for policymakers, academics, and stakeholders to navigate the complexities of AI governance in developing contexts

This has been both a professional and personal journey—intersecting research, policy thinking, and a vision for equitable technological progress.

I sincerely thank everyone who has inspired and encouraged me along this path. I hope the publication will contribute meaningfully to the ongoing global conversation on responsible and inclusive AI.

Looking forward to sharing the published version with you all soon!

🔗 Stay tuned for updates and the release link.
📬 Feel free to reach out if you'd like to know more or collaborate on related initiatives.

#ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalSouth #AIEquity #TechnologyAndSociety #NewPublication #Policy #DigitalInclusion #AIForAll


Thursday, June 12, 2025

 

📘 Call for Chapters: Enhancing Community Empowerment Through Digital Transformation in Local Governance

I am pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to an upcoming edited book titled Enhancing Community Empowerment Through Digital Transformation in Local Governance, to be published by IGI Global in 2026.

This book will explore the intersection of digital innovation and grassroots governance, focusing on how emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics—can empower communities and improve transparency, inclusivity, and service delivery at the local level.

Despite growing interest and investment in e-governance, its application at the community level remains uneven and under-researched. This volume seeks to fill that gap by drawing from interdisciplinary insights, practical case studies, and theoretical advancements from across developed, developing, and transitional economies.

✍️ Submission Details

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: July 27, 2025
  • Full Chapter Submission: October 19, 2025
  • Final Submission Deadline: January 4, 2026
  • Expected Publication: 2026
  • Publisher: IGI Global (USA)
  • No submission or publication fees.

Contributors are invited to submit chapter proposals (1,000–2,000 words) describing the scope and focus of their intended chapter. All proposals and chapters will undergo a double-anonymized peer review process.

🔗 Submit here: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/9015

📌 Recommended Topics Include (but are not limited to):

  • Theories and frameworks of local digital governance
  • Digital inclusion and the rural-urban technology gap
  • Use of AI, mobile platforms, and blockchain in community governance
  • Comparative case studies of grassroots e-governance
  • Participatory platforms for civic engagement
  • Policy, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations in local e-governance
  • Capacity building and digital literacy for local stakeholders
  • Monitoring and evaluation tools for community-level digital initiatives

🎯 Target Audience

This book will be particularly valuable to:

  • Academics and researchers in public administration, ICT4D, and development studies
  • Government and local authorities involved in digital transformation
  • NGOs and civil society organizations focusing on community empowerment
  • Tech developers creating e-governance and civic tech solutions
  • Students and educators exploring grassroots digital innovation

📨 For inquiries, please contact:
Hakikur Rahman
International Standard University
📧 email@hakik.org


This volume is an important step toward strengthening digital governance at the level that affects people most directly: the grassroots. I invite you to be part of this collaborative and impactful scholarly effort.

#CallForChapters #DigitalGovernance #CommunityEmpowerment #eGovernance #ICT4D #AI4Governance #LocalDevelopment #HakikurRahman