Confident in Africa’s Future CALL FOR PAPERS 16th IAABD Annual Conference May 13-16, 2015 Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya The annual conferences of the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD) are open to scholars, professionals, and graduate students of any nationality who are interested or actively engaged in the research and performance or administration of business and economic development issues as they relate to Africa. These conferences aim at facilitating multidisciplinary research on Africa’s related issues, stimulating collaborations between Africa based researchers and their counterparts around the world, broadening and deepening global understanding of the various challenges facing African business and development, as well as advancing alternative solutions to Africa’s business and development challenges. Conference Theme: "Towards Sustainable African Business Development: Integrating Formal and Informal Business." The 2015 conference focuses on the formalization and integration of the African informal economy to mainstream activities in African business and development, and how this might enhance economic growth and development. You are invited to submit any original theoretical, conceptual, empirical, and managerial contributions that address the conference theme as well as other related areas of business and development. Submission of Manuscripts 1. Papers, abstracts, and proposals for special sessions should be submitted electronically to the IAABD submission portal in Microsoft Word by January 31, 2015. 2. Full papers should not be longer than 10 single-spaced pages (Times New Roman, font 11), including the title, tables, figures, appendices, references, and other illustrative materials. 3. All papers should have an Abstract (maximum of 200 words), as well as an Introduction. Each paper should indicate the title of the paper, author(s) names and institutional affiliation, and email addresses. 4. Use single column, one-inch margins (1”) all-round: Top, bottom, left, and right. References and citations should be prepared in accordance with APA Publication Manual 5th Edition. 5. View previous papers at http://www.iaabd.org/tableofcontent.aspx for presentation illustrations. All full papers will be peer reviewed and selected papers will be included on the Proceedings CD and considered for the Conference Best Paper Awards. 6. A paper template is attached ON PAGE 6 to make your paper ready for publishing in the Proceedings. Authors are also invited to submit the abstracts of their research-in-progress for exclusive presentation. The abstracts prepared in Microsoft Word should not exceed 200 words. People interested in organizing a special session should prepare a description of its overall purpose and include the abstracts of the different contributions. A special session should have either 3 or 6 contributions. In addition, proposals must state the purpose, format and names of contributors. All special session proposals should be submitted to the Special Session Track. Graduate students are encouraged to submit their papers to the Track Graduate Student Paper. This track will provide graduate students with the opportunity to share their work with their current and future colleagues. Also, Conference attendance will provide participating students with the opportunity to network with many of today’s leading scholars. Graduate students papers will be considered for Graduate student best paper awards. NOTE: Full papers, abstracts, and special session proposals should be submitted directly to the 2015 conference submission portal. Authors who are uncertain of the appropriate track for their papers should contact the Program Chair: Emmanuel Cleeve. Final revised papers/abstracts should be sent to the Proceedings co-editors by the track chairs at [email protected] Page 2 of 6 2015 IAABD Conference Tracks and Chairs Track 1: Accounting, Finance, and Investment (Pat Obi, Purdue University Calumet, [email protected]) Track 2: International Aid, Economic Policies and Strategies (Jacob Musila, Athabasca University, [email protected]) Track 3: Entrepreneurship, Small Business and the Informal Sector (Lettice Kinunda Rutashobya, University of Dar es Salaam, [email protected]) Track 4: Exporting, Internationalization and Foreign Direct Investment (Frederick Mmieh: Brunel University, [email protected]) Track 5: Public Sector and Health Care Management (M. Femi Ayadi, University of Houston, [email protected]) Track 6: Human Resources, Management and Organization (Moses Acquaah, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, [email protected]) Track 7: Law, Social Responsibility and Ethics (Judy N. Muthuri, Nottingham University Business School, [email protected]) Track 8: Marketing and Consumer Behavior (Aihie Osarenkhoe, University of Gavle, [email protected]) Track 9: Operations and Logistics/Supply Chain/Project Management (P D Rwelamila, University of South Africa (UNISA), [email protected]) Track 10: Graduate Student Paper (Simon P. Sigue, Athabasca University, [email protected]) Track 11: Research Methods (Kofi Q. Dadzie, Georgia State University, [email protected]) Track 12: Leadership, harmony and competitiveness (Akhentoolove Corbin, University of West Indies, [email protected]) Track 13: Special Sessions (Zelealem Yiheyis, Clark Atlanta University, [email protected]) Track 14: Supply Chain Management in the Kenya Tourism Sector. (Joe Wadawi, University of Strathmore, [email protected]) Page 3 of 6 Registration Information Registration fees below include a $60 annual IAABD membership fee for participants outside Africa and a $30 annual IAABD membership fee for participants based in Africa. Also included are a single paper in the proceedings, breakfasts, coffee breaks, and receptions. Authors with multiple papers will pay $120 for each additional paper to be included in the proceedings. April 10, 2015 After April 10, 2015 Registration fees (U.S. dollars) Based in Africa Outside Africa Student Regular Student Regular $220 $330 $275 $385 $275 $407 $330 $ 462 Optional for all delegates Activity A Day Excursion Will be organized closer to the conference date Activity Each breakfast Each lunch Each evening reception Awards banquet Optional Accompanying Person Charge $ 30 $ 40 $ 50 $ 80 The registration fees and all other fees MUST be paid either by Paypal, US check, Wire transfer or Cash, if payment is made in -Nairobi. Early registration means that one must have completed the registration form and made payment before April 10, 2015. For conference registration, please go www.iaabd.org For inquiry on membership fees and conference registration fees, please contact VP for Finance and Treasurer: O. Felix Ayadi at [email protected] For OTHER OR UNRESOLVED MATTERS: Please contact Program Chair, Emmanuel Cleeve, [email protected] Important Dates Activity Abstract, full papers, and special session submissions Notification of acceptance Early registration fee payment Final Payment of registration fee Final submission of revised Full Paper and Abstract to be included in program and proceedings/Book of Abstracts (Registration fee MUST be paid to have your Deadline January 31, 2015 February 28, 2015 April 10, 2015 April 20, 2015 paper/abstract in proceedings/ program) Page 4 of 6 Conference Contacts: Conference Co-chairs: Hellen Otieno, [email protected] Program Chair: Emmanuel Cleeve: [email protected] Proceedings Co-Editors: A. Spring and P D Rwelamila: [email protected] Conference Organizing Committee: Hellen Otieno Joe Wadawi Josephat Mboya Elizabeth Gachenga Waweru Freshia Ruth Kiraka David Wang’ombe Roseline Lubullelah Njiru Annrita Dorcas Otieno Maria Mumbi Moses Nyangu .Aming’a Mary The IAABD Program Chair The IAABD Proceedings Co-Editors Further information on accommodation and logistics will be posted here when they become available Page 5 of 6 PAPER TEMPLATE TITLE:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Author: First Name Last Name University, Location email address Author: First Name Last Name University, Location email address etc. Abstract (200 words) Key Words: Introduction Subsection Theoretical and Empirical Literature Review (or whatever) Subsection Methodology and Sources of Data (or whatever) Subsection Data Presentation and Discussion of Findings (or whatever) Subsection Examples of Tables: Need Titles, Source(s); Notes/ Sig. levels, etc. Table 1 Title XXXXXXXX Source: xxxx (date) Table 2: Title XXXXXXXX ZZZZZZZ AA Xxxxxxx BB CC DD Sig. 0.xxx* Yyyyyyy *Sig. Level=xxxxx Conclusions and Implications (or whatever) References Page 6 of 6