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Apologies for cross postings IAABD Annual International Conference Hosted By El Jadida Polydisciplinary University, El Jadida, Morocco, May 15-19, 2012 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 development and business, and advancing alternative solutions to Africa's business and development challenges. Conference Theme: African Business and Development in a Changing Global Political Economy: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities The 2012 conference focuses on the impact of the recent economic downturn on African business 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 Papers, abstracts and proposals for special sessions must be submitted electronically to the appropriate Track in Microsoft Word by FEBRUARY 15, 2012. Full papers should not be longer than 10-single spaced page (Times New Roman, font 11), including the title, tables, figures, appendices, references, and other illustrative materials. 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. 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. View previous papers at: http://www.iaabd.org/tableofcontent.aspx for presentation illustrations. All full papers will be peer refereed and selected papers will be published in IAABD Proceedings and also considered for the Best Paper Awards and overall Conference Best Paper Award. 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. 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 (as well as the final revised papers) should be submitted via the IAABD-Morocco Conference Paper submission Portal. However, if you have difficulty in submitting your paper to the aforementioned Portal, please do not hesitate to submit such paper to the appropriate track chair. For tracking purposes, please copy the Program Chair: Emmanuel Cleeve at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> and the Proceedings Editor: Emmanuel Obuah at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. However, authors who are uncertain of the appropriate track for their papers should contact the Program Chair: Emmanuel Cleeve at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration fees below includes $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, lunches, and receptions. Authors with multiple papers pay $120 for each additional paper to be included in the proceedings. REGISTRATION FEES IN US ($) BASED IN AFRICA BASED OUTSIDE AFRICA STUDENT REGULAR STUDENT REGULAR March 9, 2012 $220 $330 $275 $385 AFTER March 9, 2012 $275 $407 $330 $462 *Includes Membership Fees REGISTRATION INFORMATION For conference registration, please go to 2012 IAABD-MOROCCO registration portal. For inquiry on membership fees and conference registration fees, please contact VP for Finance and Treasurer: O. Felix Ayadi at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. IMPORTANT DATES EXPECTATION DEADLINE Abstract, Full Papers, and Special Session Submissions February 15 Notification of Acceptance February 29 Early Registration Fee Payment March 9 Final Submission of Revised 10-single space Page Full Paper and Abstract for Program/Book of Abstracts March 23 OPTIONAL FOR CONFERENCE DELEGATES ACTIVITY CHARGE Excursion destinations to be announced later $ ACCOMPNAYING PERSON (OPTIONAL) Each Breakfast $30 Lunch $40 Each Evening Reception $50 Awards Banquet $80 2012 IAABD Conference Tracks and Chairs Track 1: Accounting, Finance, and Investment. Bode Akinwande: London Metropolitan University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 2: International Aid, Economic Policies and Strategies. Jacob Musila: Athabasca University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 3: Energy, Natural resources, and Environment. Joshua Anyangah: University of Lethbridge, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 4: Clusters, Relationships, Networks and Inter-firm Linkages. Tidings P. Ndhlovu: Manchester Metropolitan University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 5: Entrepreneurship, Small Business and the Informal Sector. Lettice Kinunda Rutashobya: University of Dar es Salaam, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 6: Exporting, Internationalization and Foreign Direct Investment. Frederick Mmieh: Brunel University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 7: Gender and Economic Development. Bolajoko N. Dixon-Ogbechi: University of Lagos, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 8: Global Studies and Political Economy. Meenal Shrivastava: Athabasca University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 9: Public Sector and Health Care Management. Femi Ayadi: University of Houston, Clear Lake, [log in to unmask]<https://exchange.aamu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=4cfbcb8a59e94f51b67f26c0d7b27ef5&URL=mailto%3aayadim%40uhcl.edu> Track 10: Human Resources, Management and Organization: Moses Acquaah: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 11: Information Systems and E-Business. Mihail Cocosila: Athabasca University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 12: Ethics, Law/Legal, Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Policy: Judy N. Muthuri: Nottingham University Business School, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 13: Operations and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Chris Enyinda: Alabama A&M University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 14: Marketing Management and Strategy. Aihie Osarenkhoe: University of Gavle, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 15: Retailing and Consumer Behavior. Nwamaka Anaza: Francis Marion University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 16: Tourism and Sustainable Development. Robert Rugimbana: Tshwane University of Technology, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 17: Graduate Student Paper. William Wei: Grant MacEwan University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 18: Special Sessions and Practitioner Panels. Simon Sigué: Athabasca University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 19: China-Africa Business Relations. Emmanuel Obuah: Alabama A&M University, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Track 20: Islamic Banking and Business Relations. Atsede Woldie: University of Glamorgan, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> CONFERENCE CONTACTS Submitted Papers/Acceptance Matters: Program Chair: Emmanuel Cleeve, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Invitation Letter for Visa Matters: Conference Co-Chairs: Abdelaziz Chafik, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; and Khalid Backhar, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Revised/Final Papers for Proceedings Matters: Proceedings Editor: Emmanuel Obuah, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Financial/Registration Matters: VP for Finance and Treasurer: O. Felix Ayadi at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Membership Matters: VP for Membership: Moses Acquaah at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> All Unresolved Matters: President: Chris I. 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