Dates: 18th – 27th July 2017
Venue: Kenya School of Monetary
Studies (KSMS), Nairobi - Kenya
Conference
Theme: Promoting Land Administration and Governance for Sustainable Development
in Eastern Africa
CALL FOR
PAPERS
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| Eastern African Land Administration Network |
The
Eastern African Land Administration Network (EALAN) Annual General Meeting and
Conference for 2017, both organized by EALAN and the University of Nairobi will
take place between 18th and 27th July, 2017 at the Kenya School of Monetary
Studies in Nairobi, Kenya.
Land
administration arrangements and practices in any country influence the pace and
outcomes of social and economic developments. Since the United Nations adopted
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), nations have been encouraged to take
initiatives to attain the SDG targets. As a key factor in development
therefore, land administration arrangements and governance practices contribute
to the attainment of the SDG goals. EALAN was formed as a regional network to
address effective land administration and governance for sustainable
development. Furthermore, EALAN seeks to work with other partners in the region
such as Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) and the Land Policy Initiative. Thus,
the 2017 EALAN conference provides a forum in which participants will share
experiences on how land administration arrangements and practices have
contributed to attainment of the SDGs. The exchange of knowledge and
experiences will also enhance the collaboration between professionals towards
sustainable development of the region.
The
conference topics will include but not limited to the following:
- Land administration and governance
- Sustainable development
- Land acquisition for development projects
- Innovative Solutions for Land Administration
- Land access for women and other vulnerable groups
PAPER SUBMISSION
It is
important that all submitted papers focus on the conference theme and topics.
Other related topics can be proposed, but it is suggested to contact the
organizing committee beforehand. All papers are to be submitted through the
following e-mail address: ealan.agm.2017@gmail.com
All registered
delegates can present a single presentation/paper/poster only. Papers can be
submitted as full papers or extended abstracts/ refereed posters.
FULL PAPER
REFEREED CHANNEL
- Abstract submission deadline: 15/03/2017 extended to 31st March 2017
- Notification of acceptance through the peer review: 15/04/2017
- Full paper submission deadline: 15/05/2017
- Final revised paper submission deadline: 15/06/2017
Papers
submitted in this channel (approximately 5000 words in English) must present
significant research results. Manuscripts must describe original work that has
neither been published before, nor is currently under review elsewhere.
Refereed papers will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Land
Administration in Eastern Africa or as a Conference Magazine.
EXTENDED
ABSTRACT / POSTER REFEREED CHANNEL
- Extended abstract (poster) submission deadline: 31st/03/2017
- Notification of acceptance for presentation: 15/04/2017
- Full paper submission deadline:15/05/2017
The extended abstract should be 350 to 500 words in
length (in English) describing the objectives, results, conclusions and
significance of your work (relevant artwork can be embedded). Posters can also
be presented during the conference based on the acceptance of the extended
abstract.
Any question or inquiries? Don't hesitate to write to ealan.agm.2017@gmail.com
