International Conference on Culture, Science and Sustainable Development in Africa

Culture, Science and Sustainable Development in Africa
[CSSDA 2009]

The University of Cape Coast and the university of llorin are organizing an international conference from the September 28 – 30,2009.The theme of the conference is: CULTURE,SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA. Participating is sought from all parts of the world and from the full range of disciplines and professions involved in culture,science and sustainable development in Africa. Original papers or completed work are invited in the under listed areas among others.

  • Climate change,adaption and migration

  • population,environment and development

  • poverty and social exclusion

  • Ecosystem,biodiversity and sustainable development

  • Religion/Language /History and sustainable development

  • Cultural diversity,linkages and challenges

  • Indigenous knowledge management and new technologies

  • Science communication and social participation

  • Science communication:Historical perspective and the new trends.

  • Hazard and disaster prevention and management

  • New technologies and approach to sustainability

  • Natural resource rights and management

  • Cultural identity and the Arts

  • Emerging diseases and sustainable development

  • Sustainable agricultural development
  • Education and sustainable development

Full papers may not exceed 14 pages typeset at 12-point,double-spaced and in APA 5th format.

Authors may choose between two formats: full and short papers. Both formats will be reviewed.

All papers must be original contributions. The material must not have been previously published or be under review for publication elsewhere. All accepted papers will be published by the Conference Secretariat as conference proceedings.

Submissions
All papers must be written in English and submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format to the email address;
cssda2009@gmail.com,
cssda2009@yahoo.com, cssda2009@excite.com and copy: cssda@ucc.edu.gh

Important Dates:

Submission of Abstracts: 24th August  2009
Submission of Full Papers: 31st August 2009 or during the conference.
Deadline for Registration
: 15th September 2009

Read for furthur information on;
  1. Registration and Fees
  2. Social and Cultural Programme
  3. Contact Details of Conference Secretariat

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