Call For Papers!

We welcome submissions of original research papers, theoretical papers, case studies, and empirical studies. The papers should provide insights into the relationship between digital skills, economic uncertainty, and unemployment, and offer recommendations for policymakers, educators, and practitioners to address the challenges and opportunities in this field.

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Nixon Muganda Ochara

I am a Research Professor in the School of Management Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa, and a Visiting Associate Professor at the Link centre, I hold a PhD and both an MBA (Management Information Systems) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Management Science) from University of Nairobi

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Lateef Amusa

I am an interdisciplinary research with a major in statistical theory and applications. My research team and I are currently developing statistical and machine learning methods for the biomedical and health sciences.

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Sibukele Gumbo

I am a highly motivated and driven leader who is very comfortable in working in diverse, challenging and socially motivated projects. Espouses values of honesty and open working style.

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Wallace Chigona

I am a Professor at the University of Cape Town's Information System Department and hold a doctarate degree in Computer Science from the University of Magdeburg, Germany. My research interests include the use of ICT and mobile technology for development.

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Yaseen Khan

I completed my Masters degree in information & Communication Technology (MICT) at the Durban University of Technologyn (DUT) with Cum Laude and Dean's Merit. My research interests addresses the research gap of a framework to cost effectively and effciently analyse Social Media big data.

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Colin Thakur

I am a Professor in ICT at the Durban University of Technology. I also head the short vourse unit and is the inSETA Research Chair: Digitalisation. I have served on the inaugural Complaints and Compliance Commsission of ICASA. My doctoral studies in ICT elevated me to an international level in e-learning.

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Speaker 07 of Seven

Lateef Amusa

I am an interdisciplinary researcher with a major in statistical theory and applications. My research team and I are currently developing statistical and machine learning mthods for the biomedical and health sciences.

Discover the brilliant minds shaping our colloquium, sharing expertise and insights at the forefront of research.

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Scaling Data Skills For Multidisciplinary Impact

Data is today a new and desirable commodity that needs to be an important part of a massive digital skilling efforts (World Economic Forum, 2022). The proliferation of data and the affordance of modern digital technologies has therefore triggered many organizations to contemplate data skills as part of their core skills needs.

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CALL FOR PAPERS

We welcome submissions of original research papers, theoretical papers, case studies, and empirical studies. The papers should provide insights into the relationship between digital skills, economic uncertainty, and unemployment, and offer recommendations for policymakers, educators, and practitioners to address the challenges and opportunities in this field.

The following tracks representing NEMISA thematic areas are available:

  • Machine Learning. Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data Science.
  • Digital development.
  • Internet of Things.
  • Digital and Online Education (Education 5.0).
  • Digital Transformation in Government (Government 5.0).
  • Open Government.
  • Society 5.0 (Smart Cities, Villages and Campuses).
  • Creative Media and Broadcast.