(The Africa wing of the International Peace Research Association, IPRA) AFPREA ABUJA 2015 CALL FOR PROPOSALS AND PAPERS AFPREA Conference 13-15 April 2015 – Abuja, Nigeria The conference is open to African scholars and non-African scholars whose research interests focus on Africa. The Quest for Peace and Security in Africa: Socio-cultural, Economic, political and Legal Considerations The search for peace and security in Africa has been and should remain a constant aspiration and ultimate goal for all brave women and men on the continent and beyond. Politicians, academics, civil society and ordinary citizens alike ought to work towards restating and implementing peaceful solutions to different conflicts. Transnational, national, regional and international, and grassroots organizations, institutions, and associations, are striving to enact a positive peace process in order to resolve pending conflicts wherever they exist. As such, we members of Africa Peace Research and Education Association – the regional wing of the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) – are concerned with the plight of our people in Africa. Our conference, to be held on 13-15 April 2015 in Abuja, Nigeria, is driven by the theme The Quest for Peace and Security in Africa: Socio-cultural, economic, political and legal considerations. Please note that, for the avoidance of doubt, the conference is open to researchers and practitioners, serious-minded policymakers, and those who ask questions pertaining to governmental and corporate policies. 1 | Page THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED SHOULD SUBMIT ABSTRACTS ON ANY OF THE LISTED SUB-THEMES o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Democracy as a Platform for Peace Rule of Law for Preservation of Peace and Justice Peaceful Environment for Social and Economic Growth The Role of the African Woman in Peace Sustainability Economic Initiatives for lasting Peace The Media in the Promotion of Values for Conflict Resolution Communication Strategies for easing tension Non-Violence The Role of the Education System in Peace Promotion Mediation and Monitoring Role of Mediators Culture, Social Cohesion, and Peace Religion and Peace Pursuit Extremism, Diplomacy, and the Use-of-Force The Role of the Youth in the Search for Peace Traditional Approaches to Peace Cross Border Issues SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY PERSONAL INFORMATION AS LISTED BELOW Personal information First Name Last Name Sex Date of Birth Street Town/City Postcode Country Telephone Fax E-mail Institutional affiliation Occupation/position Academic status 2. Proposal I. Please provide abstract of approximately 200-250 words (introduce briefly the topic and the argument of the paper. Despite the fact that an abstract is quite brief, it must do almost as much work as the multi-page paper that follows it. Use the following as a checklist for your next abstract: Motivation, Problem statement, Approach, Results, and Conclusions). 2 | Page II. If you are submitting another proposal on a different sub-theme please indicate the theme clearly. 3. Conference fees: $100.00 (US DOLLARS) This includes Lunch and Tea Breaks. There is no per day registration cost 4. Application for AFPREA Conference Grant I. What grant you are applying for (please select appropriate) a)Travel grant b)Accommodation grant c) Registration exemption. d) Complete cover of my travel, accommodation and registration for the conference II. Please explain briefly what motivates you to apply for any/all of the above AFPREA grant III. Please give details of your travel cost to Abuja (in USD$) and state your departure city and the likely Airline operator. 5. Visa support In case your proposal is selected, will you require visa to travel to Nigeria? No. Yes (if yes, please fill in the following form): Full Name (as it appears in your passport) Birth Date Passport Number Date of issue Date of Expiry Address (where you would like to receive your invitation letter) Tel Fax (where you would like to receive your invitation letter) Email The address and the fax number of the embassy where you will be applying for visa 6. AFPREA/IPRA MEMBERSHIP Are you a member of AFPREA Yes No Are you a member of IPRA Yes No If No, do you want to apply for membership? Yes No AFPREA Membership Registration fees is USD$40. Download applications at AFPREA websites: http://www.afprea.org 3 | Page 7. Contact Person in Abuja Margaret I Abazie-Humphrey (Mrs.) Head of the AFPREA-IPRA 2015 Local Organizing Committee Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, No. 10 Kunene Close, Off Bobo Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria Email:[email protected] Tel: +234(0) 7058323952, 9099779790, 818-1315 8. PLEASE NOTE Be sure you inform us of any change of address because the address supplied in the application form will be used for any correspondence. 9. Proposals are to be submitted electronically to [email protected] THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL IS 8 JANUARY 2015 THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPER IS 20 MARCH 2015 Conference Organizing Committee 4 | Page