Call for Papers

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

CHIEFTANCY INSTITUTION IN AFRICA: A RE-APPRAISAL
2012

(revised)

Themes

  1. Chieftaincy as a model/institution of governance.
  2. The relationship between chieftaincy and other local government structures.
  3. Institutional challenges experienced in chieftaincy.
  4. The relevance of chieftaincy to modern or contemporary times.

Submission address

Submision of Papers

Deadlines

CONFERENCE DATE: July 2012
VENUE: Durban, South Africa

Conference Focus
Chieftaincy is one of the oldest religio-cultural institutions on the African continent. In the contemporary times, some social scientists, scholars and even policy makers have been asking serious questions regarding chieftaincy ranging from the authenticity, relevance, constitutional matters, democratic value, ethical and spiritual, to the crises within the institution. This conference seeks to engage scholars, and policy makers on key chieftaincy concerns from a variety of perspectives. We are interested in multi-disciplinary exchanges and insights.

Event Profile

The Conference, though first time being organized, is intend to be an annual or two-yearly affair, to enable a purposeful and concerted effort to reshape our traditional institutions in contributing meaningfully to development and be proactive with contemporary challenges.
The conference seeks to stimulate active engagement in the coming years through quality research papers and publications and other localized seminars to pursue its objectives.
Ten papers will be selected from submissions by Chiefs who want to make their contribution on the first day of the programme. The second day will have various experts’ presentations; and the last day afternoon and evening for resolutions and conference declaration.

Sub-Themes

1. The travails of kingship institution in Africa.
2. Chieftaincy and conflict management, prevention and resolution.
3. Chiefs as custodians of African cultural heritage.
4. Chieftaincy, an albatross in Africa.
5. Chieftaincy and modern political crises in Africa.
6. Chieftaincy reforms in Africa.
7. Ethical and spiritual dimensions of chieftaincy.
8. The relevance of traditional authorities.
9. Chieftaincy and ancestral veneration.
10. Harnessing traditional governance for political stability.
11. Dual kingship- male and female kings.

12. Chieftaincy institution and constitutions in Africa.
13. Royal and non-royal issues in chieftaincy.
14. The physically disabled and albinos and chieftaincy.
15. Chieftaincy and inter-ethnic cohesion.
16. A comparative study of pre-colonial and post independence chieftaincy matters.
17. Modern chieftaincy and imperialism.
18. Modern influences on chieftaincy authority.
19. Chieftaincy role in Inter-Governmental Organisations and AU.
20. Chieftaincy systems - any lessons for contemporary economic practice.

Call for Sponsors
The Conference is self-funding through delegate registrations and Sponsorship. Your sponsorship caters for additional delegate services as well as scholarships for deserving African participants. The Conference Organisers appeal to all parties and stakeholders, Governmental and Intergovernmental Oganisation, NGOs and CSOs to register their Sponsorship interest by contacting the Conference Conveners: Mngomezulub@ukzn.ac.za and bernard01@thembosdev.com

Publishing Schedule
Draft Final Paper and Workshop Proposals submitted online by 15th March 2012
Provisional Acceptance of Draft Final Papers on 15th April 2012
Final Papers to be submitted online by 30th April 2012 for editorial review & quality check
Accepted Presenters must register and pay the Presenter Fee by 30th May 2012
The Conference Proceedings will be published on CD-Rom with ISBN Number

Review Committee
A distinguished International Programme Committee will evaluate and provide feedback on all final draft papers received, provide feedback on final presentations, and chair sessions.

Conference Portal (Online by 15th Feb 2012)
For the most up to date information, please visit later: www.chieftaincyconfernece.thembosdev.com

Cost

Conference registration cost shall be available on the online portal after february

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