call for papers ju-cbe 2016 international conference

7/25/2019 Call for Papers JU-CBE 2016 International Conference

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Jnkping University and University of Rwanda Jointly OrganizeThe Eastern Africa Business and Economic Watch -2016

2nd International Conference (EABEW-2016) on:

Recent Trends in Economic Development, Finance andManagement Research in Eastern Africa

Theme: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Conference site: University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics premises in Gikondo,

Kigali, Rwanda 20-22 June 2016

Call For PapersJnkping University, Jnkping International Business School (JU-JIBS) and University ofRwanda, College of Business and Economics (UR-CBE), invite submissions of completed butunpublished papers that focus on recent trends in economic development, finance and managementresearch in the developing economies of East Africa for presentation in the second internationalconference of Eastern Africa Business and Economic Watch-2016 (EABEW-2016). Theoretical,methodological and empirical research and policy or practice oriented papers, in particular on themain focus area of the conference - entrepreneurship - are welcome provided that they are basedon a sound conceptual foundation with a well-thought out method. Applied and practice orientedmanuscripts can focus on Eastern Africa as a whole, group of countries or individual economiesin the region. Priority will be given to Eastern Africa studies, but submissions from the rest ofAfrica are also welcomed. Papers from other regions than Africa are also welcomed, provided thatthey discuss the implications of the research findings for the African context.

Submission of complete papers to be sent to: Professor Almas Heshmati by email

[email protected] before 15 March 2016. Please mark clearly on your submission ifyour paper is related to economics, finance or management and provide full address details and e-mail address on the cover page. For further information please visit the conference website:http://www.eabewconference.org/

A selection of high quality papers presented at the conference will be considered for publicationin special issues of leading academic journal(s) in different fields and edited book volume(s)

published by Springer book series Frontiers in African Business Research. No conference fee isapplied, but participants are expected to cover their travelling and accommodation expenses.


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Invited Speakers:

Luis A. Gil-Alana, University of Navarra, SpainIftekhar Hasan, Fordham University, USASteve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, African Development BankBenson Honig, McMaster University, CanadaSubal C. Kumbhakar, Binghamton University, USA

Deadlines:

Submission of full papers (preferably 6,000-10,000 words, typed, 1.5 spaced in Times NewRoman, 12 Font Size, 3 cm margin all around, in PDF format): 15 March 2016Decision on Submission: 30 March 2016Deadline for participation registration: 30 April 2016Conference days: 20-22 June 2016Submission of Revised Papers for publication: 15 July 2016

International Organizing Committee:

Almas Heshmati, Jnkping International Business School, Jnkping University, ChairFrancesco Chirico, Jnkping International Business School, Jnkping UniversityRama B. Rao, University of Rwanda, College of Business and EconomicsBideri Ishuheri Nyamulinda, University of Rwanda, College of Business and EconomicsLars Hartvigson, Jnkping International Business School, Jnkping University

Local Organizing Committee:

Bideri Ishuheri Nyamulinda, University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics, ChairAbimana Fidele, University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics

Ndahimana Michel, University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics

Kayitare Tengera Francoise, University of Rwanda, College of Business and EconomicsKyaga Elias, University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics

Nizeyimana Kizito, University of Rwanda, College of Business and EconomicsVincent Byusa, University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics

Research area priorities linked to the Eastern Africa region for paper submission:

Assessment of Millennium Development Goals achievements Achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Changing AID policy and its development effects Economic Development Development post 2008 global economics crisis Post 2015 Development Agenda for East Africa Energy-Growth-Environment Nexus Inequality-Poverty-Growth-Environment Nexus Multidimensional poverty, inequality, vulnerability, and well-being Labor, Capital investment, and Energy use, efficiency and conservation Productivity, growth and their social dimensions Evaluation of privatization and corporatization of state owned enterprises Inclusive growth and development


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Evaluation of Welfare program and policies Regional cooperation and economic integration Intra-African trade, opportunities, challenges and barriers Urbanization and infrastructure services Development of the service sector

Private sector development Entrepreneurship and innovation Managing family business enterprises Small business management Role of government in promotion of SMEs Corporate governance Leadership and organizational behavior Marketing and branding Strategic management International business Supply chain management

Human resource management Financial management Micro-finance and development Health policy and management Information technology management Indigenous knowledge, homegrown solutions, innovation and development Rural development and agribusiness Sustainable tourism Ecotourism Tourism Management Hospitality Management

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