ICOSS 2019: 2nd International Conference of Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria, August 25-28, 2019 |
Conference website | http://www.nouedu.net |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2ndicoss2019 |
Abstract registration deadline | April 29, 2019 |
Submission deadline | May 30, 2019 |
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
Theme: Africa and its Diaspora: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future
Sub-Themes:
1. Studying the Diaspora: Nature, Scholarship and State of Knowledge
2. African Institutions: Homelands and the Diaspora
3. The Diaspora: Sustainable Democracy and Development
4. Labor Mobility, Unemployment and the New Slavery
5. Fanaticism, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
6. The Diaspora Cash Flow and Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities
7. Diaspora Remittances and Economic Development
8. ODL, Education Access and The Diaspora
9. The Diaspora, Linkages and Human Capacity Development
10. Foreign Relations: Donald Trump and Africa
11. Diaspora, Politics, Corruption and Economic Development
12. Brexit, Europe and African Development Opportunities and Challenges
13. Globalization, Africa and the African Diaspora
14. Global Warming and Africa
15. Inequality, Poverty, Injustice and African Unity
16. ICT, New Technologies Opportunities and Diaspora Engagement
17. Challenges of Agriculture and Industrialization in Africa
18. Contending Issues of Racism, Gender and Governance
19. Politics of Exclusion, Inclusion and Participation
20. Trade War and African Development Challenges
21. Biographical Studies and the African Triadic Relationships
22. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and African Institutions
23. Diaspora, Tourism and Hospitality Management
24. Diaspora, Media and Freedom of Information (FOI)
25. Diaspora and Peace Education
List of Topics
- African Diaspora
- Socio-Cultural and Economics
- Technology and Developmental Issues
- Education, etc.
Committees
Program Committee
- Prof. Hakeem I. Tijani
- Dr. Ganiyat Uthman-Adesina
- Dr. Emmanuel Ajudua
Organizing committee
- Prof. Hakeem I. Tijani
- Dr. Ganiyat Uthman-Adesina
- Dr. Emmanuel Ajudua
Invited Speakers
- Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Professor Shamsideen Tella, Former Vice Chancellor, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Publication
ICOSS 2019 Abuja Nigeria proceedings will be published after peer review by NOUN University Press
Venue
The conference will be held at the main auditorium, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to Professor Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani: htijani@noun.edu.ng