The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) invites interested researchers to submit abstracts under the theme “Sustainable Prosperity: New challenges for natural resource governance theory in Africa”.
Selected papers will be published as a series of occasional papers; authors will further be invited to present their papers at a conference to be hosted by SAIIA in Johannesburg, South Africa in November 2012. Papers should comprise 6000 to 8000 words. An honorarium of US$ 1500 will be paid for the papers accepted for publication.
The demand for Africa’s natural resources continues to grow despite uncertainties in the global financial system. Diminishing reserves in traditional production areas combined with high commodity prices and technological innovations are driving exploration activities across the continent, resulting in the discovery of significant new gas, oil and mineral reserves. Investment flows reflect broader changes to the global economy, as BRICS and other non-traditional investors increase their footprint on the continent.
Abstracts must be submitted by 24 May, 2012
Deadline: Selected papers to be submitted by 31 August, 2012
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