ICASuD 2021: 1st International Conference on Africa's Sustainable Development Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Center Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, October 20-21, 2021 |
Conference website | https://icepril.shavehconsulting.com/icasud/icasud-2021/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icasud2021 |
Abstract registration deadline | July 28, 2021 |
Submission deadline | October 15, 2021 |
The International Centre for Policy Research and Industry Linkages, purview subsidiary of Shaveh Consulting, will host the 1st International Conference on Africa’s Sustainable Development (ICASuD) 2021. ICASuD will be an annual gathering of researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, students and other start-up champions from Africa and beyond to identify new ways of supporting Africa’s sustainable development and to achieve stronger continental competitiveness in the region and its cross-continental partnerships.
ICASuD is an interdisciplinary research-based and industry-focused conference that aims at addressing key economic and societal development issues across the African continent and its partnering nations. The conference will be a regional knowledge-creating hub that is poised at ensuring conducive economic growth and alleviation of poverty, food scarcity, sustainable livelihood, low growth rates and sustainable development among Africa nations.
The main theme for ICASuD 2021 is “Africa’s Economy and Sustainable Development from a Multidimensional and Multicultural Perspective”.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
The Organizing Committee of ICASuD 2021 wishes to encourage paper presentations from both industry practitioners and researchers in academia and research-based institutions. Interested authors must submit their abstracts and full papers by email to icasud@shavehconsulting.com. Only abstracts and full papers addressing the main theme or at least a sub-theme of the conference will be considered for presentation. We strongly recommend that papers should address policy recommendations and demonstrate a clear contribution to the scientific body of knowledge. Therefore, Sections that address implications for theory and practice are also recommended in all full paper submissions.
Abstracts of not more than 300 words should be submitted through email to icasud@shavehconsulting.com. Each abstract should include at least four (4) keywords.
- Font type: Times New Roman, 12 point size
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Full papers should be a maximum of 15 pages including references, appendices, figures, tables etc.
- Author(s) Name(s) and affiliation(s): Centre alignment, 12 point size, superscripts for different affiliation (1, 2...)
- Subheadings: introduction, literature review, methods, analysis of data, discussion of findings and conclusion
A brief bio-data of the author(s) should be provided.
List of Topics
- Entrepreneurship development and the informal sector in Africa
- Industrialization and Africa’s business economy
- Socio-economic, Regional Integration, Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa
- Innovation, Culture and Religion within the African Region
- Information Communication Technology and Sustainable Development in Africa
Committees
Scientific Advisory Committee
- Professor John Okpara, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA
- Dr Oyebanjo Ogunlela, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
- Associate Professor Mary Ssonko Nabacwa, Uganda Christina University, Uganda
- Associate Professor Yitbarek Takele, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Associate Professor Ikpe Akpan, Kent State University, USA
- Professor Emmanuel Adegbite, Nottingham University, UK
- Professor Nnamdi Madichie, UNIZIK Business School, Nigeria
- Professor Olayinka David-West, Lagos Business School, Nigeria
Organizing committee
- Ibidunni Ayodotun Stephen (Chairman), Covenant University & Shaveh Consulting
- Egharevba Charity (Secretary), University of Ilorin
- Esho Eberhibhekhole, University of Johannesburg
- Akinola Julian Abosede, Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology
- Oluyode Emmanuel, Shaveh Consulting
- Marvellous Gberevbie, Covenant University
- Eluyela Damilola, Landmark University
- Ibidunni Oyebisi Mary, Federal Inland Revenue Service
- Solaja Oluwasegun, Shaveh Consulting
- Young Waribo, Nigerian Ports Authority
- Edewor Fejiro, Zenith Bank
- Ogundeinde Adedamola, Bells University of Technology
- Fadah Dein, Federal Inland Revenue Service
Publication
All accepted papers will be published as Conference Proceedings (in a CD) to be given to participants. The ICASuD 2021 Conference Proceedings will be submitted for evaluation and possible inclusion in the Web of Science (Conference Proceedings and Citation Index). Authors of the conference papers (evaluated on originality of research, quality of analysis and contribution to knowledge) will be contacted after the conference and invited to submit their revised papers for inclusion in a special issue of journals that are indexed in highly rated databases like SCOPUS and Web of Science (WoS) and others. Already the following journals will be receiving papers from the ICASuD 2021:
- Managerial and Decision Economics (Wiley) (Scopus, WoS)
- Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Taylor & Francis) (Scopus, WoS)
- International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Scopus)
- Forum for Social Economics (Taylor & Francis) (Scopus, WoS)
Venue
The Covid-19 upsurge has further disrupted the planning of workshops globally. Hence, in order to ensure compliance and safety for all participants of ICASuD 2021, the organizing committee has resolved to adopt a hybrid mode combining both in-person and virtual platforms. However, if the situation of Covid-19 continues until the period of the Conference, then the Conference will be fully virtual.
The in-person location for ICASuD 2021 is the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Center, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. The virtual remote conference link will be sent to all registered participants in due course.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to:
- Dr Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni (ICASuD 2021 Chair) +2348034893637; Ibidunni.as@shavehconsulting.com
- Miss Charity Egharevba (ICASuD 2021 Secretary) +2348026643400; icasud@shavehconsulting.com
- Dr Ebes Esho (ICASuD 2021 Secretary of Technical Committee) eesho@uj.ac.za