Internet governance and the challenges of digital transformation

2021-07-01

Rivista italiana di informatica e diritto dedicates a special issue to Internet governance and digital transformation, calling on scholars and experts to share and deepen the many issues that today impact on the evolution of the Internet ecosystem and its governance, in its various aspects (technical, legal, economic, social and political).
The term "Internet governance" refers to the rules, policies, standards and best practices that coordinate and shape the ecosystem of the Net. It has been used since the very beginning, mainly with reference to unique Internet identifiers, such as domain names and IP addresses. The rise of new and increasingly numerous implications of an economic, political and social nature, affecting every sector of contemporary society and all closely related to the so-called digital transformation, has determined the current nature of Internet governance, a broad and multidisciplinary research field.
The topics discussed on Internet Governance debates are part of a global reflection centered on the development of the digital world: global connectivity, public goods, inclusion, capacity building, human rights, artificial intelligence, trust and security, global cooperation, models and geopolitics of Internet Governance.
This is a field of study, as broad as it is complex, in which different but complementary skills interact, all necessary to investigate the rules, policies, standards and practices of global cyberspace.

Main topics of interest

  • Digital Governance
  • Digital Sovereignty
  • Social and economic digital inclusion
  • Innovative digital technologies
  • Universal access
  • Cultural diversity
  • Green web and sustainable technologies
  • Internet for human resilience and solidarity
  • Internet accessibility
  • Emerging regulations between ensuring rights and market protection
  • Human rights in digital societies
  • Digital cultural heritage
  • Digital healthcare systems
  • Digital rights
  • Online training and education

Important dates

  • September 30, 2021: Submission of an abstract (4,000-6,000 characters)
  • October 30, 2021: Notification of abstract acceptance
  • December 30, 2021: Full paper submission (maximum 60,000 characters)
  • February 28, 2022: Notification of the outcome of the review process

Scientific Committee

Laura Abba
Adriana Lazzaroni
Marina Pietrangelo

For information and sending contributions: rivistariid@igsg.cnr.it

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