Dear all,
You might have known by now that an international conference on
Eritrean studies will be held on 20-22 July 2016 in Asmara. The
deadline for submitting abstracts was initially set at 15 October
2015. In reaction to the scores of proposals it has received and to
respond to demands to accept further submissions, the Organizing
Committee of the conference is happy to announce an extension of the
proposals deadline to 15 December 2015.
This conference aims to revive scholarly discussions on Eritrea and
sketch ways of strengthening academic interest and activities related
to the country by engaging scholars from inside and outside Eritrea.
The event will offer an opportunity to scholars working on Eritrea to
present their work to a larger academic gathering in Asmara. It will
also provide a forum for local, Eritrean Diaspora, and international
scholars to create and develop links with research and academic
institutions and public stakeholders inside the country. This
conference is expected to lay foundations for a sustained commitment
on the part of the different participants to Eritrean studies.
Scholars working on other African countries are also welcome. Their
involvement will allow Eritrean studies scholars to establish
pan-African networks and connections, providing opportunities to raise
issues and share experiences on the manifold challenges of development
from different perspectives.
Attached is the call for abstract and other information you need to
participate in the conference. If you know others who would be
interested to participate in this conference, please circulate this
information as widely as possible.
Thank you!
The Conference Organizing Committee
Received on Wed Nov 04 2015 - 08:17:10 EST