Athabasca University will host the 12th IAABD Annual International Conference, May 17-20, Edmonton, Canada. The theme of the conference is "African Business and Sustainable Development: Challenges in the Era of Globalization.
2011 Call For Papers
For the complete 2011 Call for papers and other relevant conference information, please visit iaabd2011.athabascau.ca
JOURNAL OF AFRICAN BUSINESS
SPECIAL ISSUES
Special Issue Editor: Pierre-Olivier Pineau, HEC Montreal, Canada
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2010
Special Issue Editor: Ken Kamoche, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Submission Deadline: October 30, 2010
MUBS, UGANDA - IAABD 2009 HOST: ABUNDANTLY SUCCESSFUL
The IAABD 10th Anniversary International Conference held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda, May 19-23, 2009 - hosted by Makerere University Business School (MUBS) was abundantly successful. The 10th Anniversary celebration was graced with cultural dance, launching of IAABD magazine, huge birthday cake, and 30 minutes nonstop fireworks.
IAABD is indebted to the Chief hosts, Professor Waswa Balunywa, MUBS Principal and Dr. Colin Sentongo, Chairman, MUBS Council; Conference Coordinator, Ms. Serina N. Ateenyi; Conference Co-Chairs, Professor John Munene and Dr. Samuel Sejjaaka; Conference Planning Committees (Finances, Promotions, & Sponsorship; 10th Anniversary & Entertainment Committee; Conference Program & Follow-up Committee; and Transport, Welfare & Logistics); Erina Ejjingo, Editor - MUBS News; numerous volunteers; supporters; and sponsors for making IAABD Anniversary a memorable occasion. Indeed, IAABD cannot thank you enough for your hospitality and priceless efforts you brought to bear to host an outstanding Anniversary Conference. No wonder Uganda is popularly known as “The Pearl of Africa.”
For our major sponsor and supporter (CFA Institute/Dr. Charles Appeandu- CFA Director), IAABD is grateful for the huge financial support and financial education. For the co-sponsors, IAABD is also appreciative of Uganda Investment Authority – Executive Director, Dr. Maggie Kogozi and Ms. Dorris N. Mitti; Uganda Communications Commission (UCC); East African Business Week; WES; Moonberg Lager; City of Kampala; and NTV for their generosity.
Our first IAABD Roundtable on the “Impact of Global Economic Crisis on African Business” was debated by the following panelists, including Mr. Patrick Bitature (Simba Telecom); Dr. Maggi Kigozi (Uganda Investment Authority); Professor Chris I. Enyinda (IAABD President); Dr. Samuel Sejjaaka (MUBS); and Mr. Japheth Kato (CMA). We thank the panelists for their insightful discussions.
For those we did not remember to mention in this medium, thank you so much for your support of IAABD and for your GENEROSITY & HOSPITALITY.
University of Florida - IAABD 2008 Host
The 9th IAABD International Conference chaired by Dr. Anita Spring and hosted by the University of Florida in Gainesville, USA, May 20-24, 2008 was a great success. Welcoming remarks were rendered at various receptions and plenary sessions by Dr. John Kraft, Dean, UF Warrington College of Business Administration; Dr. Carol West, Director CIBER; Dr. Abe Goldman, Director, Center for African Studies; Dr. Joe Glover, Provost; Dr. W. Robert Knechel, Ernst & Young Professor; & Dr. Susan Cooksey, Curator of African Art, Harn Museum of Art.
Guest speakers included President J. Bernard Machen, UF; Her Excellency Inonge Mbikusita-Lewanika, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the United States; Her Excellency Hawa Ndilowe, Ambassador of Malawi to the United States; and Robert W. Scharar, President, FCA Corporation; and Kevin Boyd, Director, Office of Africa, U.S. Department of Commerce.
We thank Dr. Spring and her Steering Committee of UF faculty from all over its campus, including the Center for African Studies (CAS), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Warrington College of Business, Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), International Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (IFAS), College of Law, College of Health and Human performance, College of Engineering, conference planners, Rebecca Johnson, Nikki Kernaghan, Isabelle Winzeler, Carol West, Leo Villalon, Abe Goldman, John Kraft, and Winfred Phillips.
To our sponsors - American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountant, Ernst & Young, FCA Corporation, Center for African Studies, Columbia University Center for International Business Education and Research, UF Fisher School of Accounting, UF Warren College of Business Administration, UF Public Policy Research Center, UF International Center, UF IFAS, UF Office of Research, UF Public Utility Research Center, UF Center for International Business Education & Research, the Harn Museum of Art, Florida Museum of Natural History, and the Alachua County Tourist Development, thank you for your wonderful generosity. For those we did not remember to mention in this medium, thank you so much for your support of IAABD and for the experience - SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY.
London 2007 a huge Success
Pursuant to the Vision and Mission of the IAABD, and in direct response to members’ views and suggestions during general meetings on 23rd and 24th May 2006 in Accra, Ghana, the following committees have been formed: Enhancement of African Membership Committee, Intellectual Contributions Committee, Expertise Directory and Database Committee, and the Mission Accomplishment Monitoring Committee (MAMC). The overall aim is to enhance the growth and prominence of the IAABD.
Please join me in congratulating the many IAABD members, on this website and elsewhere, who continue to succeed and excel in various areas of human endeavors especially, in this case, in the areas of scholarship, teaching, and service. This is really part of the bigger picture as to why we are Confident in Africa’s Future.