CALL FOR PAPER CONITA 2021

Our Slogan-:   Harnessing the Power of Trade Associations for Good Governance, Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity.


Call for Papers

Authors are invited to submit their full papers in English on original work for publication and presentation at the year 2024 CONiTA Conference. Abstract submission opens from Monday June 3, 2024. It is an annual conference. It is a two-day event; day 1 for paper presentation while day 2 is for empirical evidence and site visits. It is a hybrid event engaging virtual and in-person attendance at Venue: LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

 

Theme:   

                  

The Nexus of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Trade Association in a Modern World

 

Date: Tuesday 24th – Wednesday 25th September, 2024.

 

The Sub-theme:

       Overview of trade associations; the case of Nigeria 
      Role of trade associations in advocacy and policy making
    •      Opportunities of trade associations  for economic development shared prosperity
    •      Formalization of informal enterprises: Government Options and Partnership Window
    •         Lessons from the Macroeconomic Fundamentals and Policies in Africa
    •         Social Impact of Entrepreneurship; Social Responsibility and Ethics in Trade
    •         Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business 
    •         Financial Inclusion and Access to Capital (MSMEs)
    •         Renewable Energy and Green Technology
    •         Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing
    •        Range  of Engagement for Trade Associations towards accelerated growth/ development

           

     All submitted papers will be peer reviewed by high level panel. The authors are requested to submit full paper of their original work not later than  Friday 23rd, August before the date of commencement of the conference. 

     

     

    Instructions to Authors

     

    1.      Authors are invited to submit their full papers in English on original work intended for presentation at the Conference.

     

    2.       Papers must have relevance to one or more of the sub-themes listed.

     

    3.      Abstracts should not be less than 200 words, with single line spacing, Arial font 12-point size.

     

    4.      All papers must be submitted electronically as an attached Microsoft word document (doc). Full paper should be mailed directly to: abstract@conita.org.ng with the title of the paper as the subject.

     

    5.      Where there are multiple authors; at least one author must pre-register to qualify for inclusion of paper in conference proceedings or as may be advised.

     

    6.      Paper acceptance will be reconfirmed after necessary corrections/modifications by reviewers have been fully carried out.

     

    7.      Only full papers received on schedule will be considered.

     

    8.      Selected papers may be considered for publication in an International Journals, including the Journal of sustainable Development, journal of strategic research.

     

    All submitted papers to CONiTA 2024 must be original work of the author(s).

     

    Important Dateline

    Submission Opens on:            –  Monday 3rd June, 2024 – Friday 19th July, 2024.

    Notification of Acceptance:    –  Monday 22nd, 2024

    Submission of Full paper:       –  Friday 19th August, 2024

    Submission of Final version:  –   Friday 23rd August, 2024

     

    Sign: O.N.K. Akemu, Head, Organizing Committee