Gambia to Host Global Education Initiative and Development Conference in May 2008

1st International Conference on Education & Development Initiatives will be at YMCA Center, Kanifing, The Gambia, May 24-26: sponsored by Delight Heritage Consultants with aim to promote systematic approaches to furthering Gambia national growth.
 
April 14, 2008 - PRLog -- Call for International Conference Papers: Banjul Conference 2008
YMCA Center University of The Gambia Road, Kanifing, Republic of The Gambia, West Africa.   May 24-26
First International Conference on Education Initiatives and Development in The Gambia.

Guest Speakers/Presenters include International & Gambian University Scholars, American and British Educators, National Education Policy Makers, University of The Gambia and American Students, etc.

Conference Information
There are many challenges involved in establishing an effective education system in every country; including issues on funding, curriculum, enrollment, quality of personnel and instruction, among others, which governments are vigorously pursuing in order to attain its national vision for self sufficiency and growth.
Education initiatives are based on the premise that an educated community breeds positive development in this technological era where citizens are empowered with harnessed talents, skills and abilities to contribute to their development, their community and nation. Conference papers are required for presentations by educators, policy makers, researchers, advocates and stakeholders in the following:

Areas of Interest
Education: Environmental, Gender, Vocational, Business & Special Ed.
Adult literacy & Community Development
Interim Achievement Reports of local and international Non Governmental Organizations/Agencies on Education & Development in The Gambia.
Leadership and Innovation in Education, National Policy on Education
Comparative Political Education & Reforms
Curriculum, Funding, Information Technology & Professional Development
Madrassa Education & National Curriculum

Suggested Paper Topics
International Commitment to the Millennium Development Goals in The Gambia
Girl Child Education in The Gambia: The Way Forward
Inclusion and Special Education in The Gambia
Funding of Tertiary Education in The Gambia: Problems and Prospects
Role of Nongovernmental Organizations in Promoting Girl Child Education
Western Nations and Development of Education in The Gambia  
Professional Development: Problems & Prospects for Public School Teachers
National Policy on Education and Girl Child Learning Enrollment Campaigns
Politics of Education Reforms in The Gambia

Instructions for Paper and Panel Submissions :  Full papers
Full papers present mature information, innovative discussions or research results from related field. Papers accepted for presentation at the conference will be included in the Delight Heritage Lecture Series 2008 proceedings, which we anticipate will be published by DHG Press. Full papers should be 8-10 pages when formatted according to American Psychological Association (APA writing style) guidelines.  Papers must include an abstract and a list of keywords, and clearly indicate the corresponding author.

Panel proposals  
Emphasizing an integrated approach to comparative or particular themes in education and development. The panel proposals should emphasize the rationale behind the panel, and list likely panel participants (plus bios). Panels should allow time for general discussion and questions/answers between the panelists and the audience, and fit within a 90 minute time slot. Panel topics likely to lead to lively discussion are preferred.

Posters
Describing work in progress and/or specific tools available without charge to the research community (i.e., no vendor posters should be submitted except by special arrangement with the conference organizers). Submissions must consist of a one-page abstract.  Posters will not be included in the proceedings except if the authors submit electronic pictures, they may be considered. Authors of selected posters will have an opportunity to briefly introduce their work during the conference meeting.

Double Submissions and Uniqueness:
Delight Heritage Lectures is intended to support discussion and publication of novel outcome of this conference and every presenter is entitled to a free copy. To meet this goal, submissions must not substantially duplicate work that any of the authors has published elsewhere. Work submitted in parallel to any other conference or workshop with proceedings is explicitly excluded from participation. If the work has been submitted elsewhere in a venue that does not include proceedings, the extent of the replication and the nature of the other venue should be clearly indicated in a cover letter submitted along with the paper.
Finally, plagiarism has no place in the scholarly community and the program committee reserves the right to notify employers and/or others of any confirmed cases of plagiarism.

For accepted Full Papers, Posters, and for the Panel papers, it is required that at least one of the authors attends the conference to present the paper. The presenting author must be registered by the date of the electronic or camera-ready submission. The deadline for full papers and panel papers are the same.

All submissions (papers & panel proposals) must be submitted electronically, following the instructions to be provided on the website. Papers must list all authors and their affiliations; in case of multiple authors, the contact author must be indicated (DHG does not support anonymous submissions).

Submissions for Panel Proposals, Abstracts for individual Paper Presentations and Posters are also due on April 21 2008. Deadline for registration is May 10.

Go to the website for the Pre-Registration information for Participants/presenters, International Institutions/Faculty presenters, Gambian institutions/presenters and Vendors/Exhibitors. This includes information for the Onsite-Registration

Conference Events
Opening Ceremony by Secretary of State for Higher Education & Research
Paper presentations/panel discussions/poster sessions
Tour of the ancient City of Banjul/Slave museum
Special Awards and Banquet night/Closing ceremony

Our Support Services
Arrangements can be made by the organizers upon request from international participants on booking of flights and hotel accommodation.

Ground transport to & from conference venue and all events will be provided by the Conference organizers.

Important dates to remember
Deadline for panel proposals: April 21, 2008

Deadline for abstract proposals: April 21

Deadline for poster session proposals: April 21, 2008

Deadline for full paper submission: April 25 2008
Notification of acceptance or rejection: April 28 2008
Deadline for final paper submission Electronic copy: April 30 2008
Deadline for Registration: May 10 2008
Banjul Conference 2008 dates: May 24-26
     

U.S Contact Information
Mail your inquiries to:   DHGConsultants@yahoo.com,  DHLseries@yahoo.com
OR
The Executive Director
Delight Heritage Group, LLC
Organizers of Delight Heritage Lecture Series, USA                                    
930 McGuire Road, #7, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, USA.
Phone: 1-410-901-7668  
www.DHGConsultants.com

Gambian participants should contact the local representative in Banjul.
The Gambia Representative
Mr. Poncelet O. Ileleji, Associate Coordinator
Banjul Conference 2008
Post Office Box 358, Serekunda
Republic of The Gambia, West Africa.
Office: 220-439-2647.  
Cell: 220-991-2508.
Fax: 220-439-0793

Please check regularly for updates on the conference or call Dr. Emeka Obiozor on 1-410-901-7668.

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