MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: SPECIAL JOINT CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PAPERS
While much of the business world is facing unprecedented disruptions due to a combination of factors such
as climate change, growing protectionism across the world, gradual erosion in the authority of international trade bodies, and the rise of technologies that threaten millions of jobs, the continent of Africa is experiencing rapid economic growth. Together
with a few East- and South-Asian countries, several African countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania rank among the fastest growing economies in the world. Despite this impressive economic performance, the continent of Africa has not received
as much attention from academia as some other regions of the world. The conference will bring together the latest research on the prospects and perils of doing business in Africa and also feature the current thinking on how the business world can cope with
the disruptions unleashed by forces beyond the control of individual firms or governments.
Competitive papers, extended abstracts, work-in-progress papers, and proposals for special sessions are invited for the topic areas listed below. Papers, cases
and proposals in pedagogy related areas are welcome as well. While submissions from all business disciplines will be considered, those focusing on the conference theme and the continent of Africa will be given special consideration.
Doctoral and other students are encouraged to submit papers. There is a special discount on registration fee for students. A limited number of invited papers will also be presented by some distinguished academics and business executives.
All submissions will be blind reviewed, and a select number of papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Publication in the proceedings does not
preclude subsequent publication in other journals when proper acknowledgements are made. By submitting a manuscript, the author(s) certifies that it is not copyrighted or previously published, has not been presented or accepted or is not currently under review
for presentation at another professional meeting. At least one author must register for the conference. If more than one author presents the paper, each presenter must register.
BEST PAPER AWARD
The Best Paper Award, based on the recommendations of reviewers, will be given during the Gala Dinner on January 8, 2020. All full-length papers related to Africa
and/or the conference theme submitted before the deadline will automatically be considered for the Best Paper Award.
PROGRAM TRACKS & CHAIRS
Track 1: International Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Track Chair: Dr. Michael Ngoasong, Open University, UK
Track 2: Ethics, Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility
Track Chair:
Dr. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, Quinnipiac University & Oxford Consortium
Track 3:
Business & Economic History and International Business
Track Chair: Professor Macharia Munune, United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Track 4: Governments, NGOs, Global
Institutions & State-Owned Enterprises
Track Chair:
Dr.
Beatrice Maisori, Riara University, Kenya
Track 5:
Cross-Cultural Management, International HRM & Leadership
Track Chair:
Dr.
Raphael Oseghale, Swansea University, UK
Track 6: International Accounting, Economics and Finance
Track Chair:
Dr. George Achoki,
United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Track 7: Strategic Management
Track Chair:
Dr. Veronica Kaluyu,
United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Track 8: Cases and Pedagogical Innovations
Track Chair:
Dr. Xiaohong He, Quinnipiac University.
Track 9: Foreign Direct Investment Theory and Practices
Track Chair:
Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Track 10: Student Papers
Track Chair:
Dr.
Martin Kang'ethe, Riara University, Kenya
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Following the AIB “rule of three”, no author should be associated with more than three submissions. The manuscripts should be typed in a
single Microsoft Word document containing all exhibits and figures.
All submissions must be submitted by November 15, 2019 to
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Electronic submissions will be acknowledged by return e-mail upon receipt. Acceptance decisions will be made by November 30, 2019. Specific instructions will be sent to the authors of accepted manuscripts along with the acceptance
notification. The tentative conference program will be uploaded on the website of AIB-Africa and AIB-US-NE by December 15, 2019.
REGISTRATION
The deadline for pre-registration is December 15, 2019. The
pre-registration fee is $175 (Ksh 17,500/-) and $75 for students (Ksh 7,500).
An additional $50 will be charged for registration after December 15. Registration
includes a copy of conference proceedings, most meals during the conference, a reception, refreshments between sessions, and the Gala Dinner. Some sightseeing and tours to Maasai market and factory/tea garden will be organized.
Those wishing to join AIB or renew their membership must do so online through the AIB Webpage
(https://aib.msu.edu/membership/).
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (SEPARATE FEES APPLY)
Wild Safari tour to Nairobi National Park (half-day) – $50 USD on January 6 morning.
Seven-day Trip to Masai Mara /Amboseli National Park – $620 USD (either before or after the conference)
HOTEL AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
The host university, USIU-A, has made special arrangements with two nearby hotels that will provide a special
discount to conference attendees. Conference attendees must make their own reservation using a code to be provided with the acceptance letters by the conference organizers.
Safari Park Hotel: $140/day (including breakfast and tax)
Kenya Utalii Hotel: $ 80/day (including breakfast and tax)
For more information, please contact Professor Mohammad Elahee (AIB-US-NE)
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Kinoti (AIB-Africa)
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Teresia Linge (USIU-A)
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Mohammad Niamat Elahee Ph.D.
Professor, Dept. of International Business
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT - 06518
USA
Tel: 203-582-3453; Fax: 203-582-8664
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