CFP Kano 2017

ACSPN 4th Annual Conference 2017

Theme: Communication, Governance and Development

Date: Wednesday, September 6 – Thursday, September 7, 2017

Venue: Faculty of Communication Complex, Bayero University, Kano

Arrival: September5, 2017

Departure: September 8, 2017

Special Panel: Media, Accountability and Wealth Creation

Call for Papers

The role of communication in supporting governance and stimulating socio-economic development is increasinglybeing recognised in policy framework, locally and internationally. Communication is strategic in influencing behaviour and fostering social change in the context of development.  It remains a vital catalytic force for connecting states with society, facilitating inclusive political systems, giving voice to the citizens and enabling participation and accountability. Accordingly, this conference is designed to provide a forum for communicators to brainstorm on the relevance, context and interconnections between communication, governance and development especially in Nigeria so that we continue to add value to policy formulation, good governance and the general development process.

ACSPN invites papers from its members/future members, interested individuals, local and international organizations, associations, institutions, agencies, the private sector and governments for participation in its 2017 annual conference to examine the theme: Communication, Governance and Development. Participants are encouraged to explore theoretical, conceptual and contextual issues in the aspects of Communication, Governance and Development as they relate to any of the sub-themes or other areas under the theme.

We welcome contributions that are products of collaborative, original and innovative studies or professional experiences in these areas.

Papers should reflect but not be restricted to these sub-themes

• Communication, Governance and Development: Challenges and Prospects
• Communication, Governance and the New Media
• New Frontiers of Theories and Methods in Communication, Governance and Development
• Political Communication and Development
• Media, Investigative Journalism and Corruption
• Media, Governance and Accountability
• Communication, Participation and Development
• Communication, Multiculturalism and Development
• Communication, Economic Growth and Development
• Public Relations, Governance and Development
• Advertising, Governance and Development
• Communication, Data Driven Journalism and Development
• Community Media/Broadcasting, Governance and Development
• Communication, Conflict and Governance
• Communication Infrastructure, Governance and Development
• Communication, Gender and Governance
• Governance and Foreign Policy
• The National information Policy, Governance and Development

Abstracts of no more than 300 words (typed using Times New Roman font and 1.5 spacing format) should be emailed by 30th of June, 2017 and full papers (typed using Times New Roman font and 1.5 spacing format) by 15th August, 2017 to these addresses – info@acspn.org, acspn.communicationnigeria@gmail.com, joeweee2003@gmail.com

Abstracts should include affiliation, address and email of authors as more specific correspondence would be sent only to confirmed participants as the date approaches.

We anticipate that these and related issues will be of interest to people working in, among other areas, mass communication, media and communication studies, human communication, marketing communication, political communication, peace and conflict studies, development communication, communication consultants, media managers, journalists, producers etc.

The conference fee is N15, 000, £75, $100 (subscribed ACSPN members)

N20, 000, £100 $150 (non-ACSPN Participants)

There are a limited number of places available for those who are strictly students at the reduced fee of N5, 000 (Please indicate if you wish to be considered for one of these places when sending your abstract; or contact us as soon as possible)

All payments to:

Account Name: Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria

Nigeria (Guaranty Trust Bank, Naira Account No: 0141407323)

Outside Nigeria (Guaranty Trust Bank, Domiciliary [Euro, Dollars,Pounds]

Account No: 0141439012)

Please note: the conference fee does not include accommodation and, unfortunately, we are unable to offer travel grants or other forms of financial assistance.