6 – 8 December 2023, Pretoria
A CONFERENCE ON “THE INTERSECTION OF JUSTICE AND DECOLONIALITY – STRATEGIES FOR THE TRANSFORMATIVE AND REFORMATIVE AGENDA”

The Afrikan Peer Growth Network will host its 3rd Annual Conference in partnership with the University of South Africa between 6 and 8 December 2023. The conference will be held at the Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria, and will also be beamed on Teams, allowing researchers from across the globe to participate.  The theme for this year is largely influenced by the need to decolonize and transform the knowledge production systems in the continent, and to find lasting solutions to Afrika’s problems by allowing Afrikans to dialogue and engage on so many topical developmental issues.

Selected high quality papers will be subjected to a double blind peer review process, and considered for publication in dedicated special issue journals. Further, a book on the Teaching of International Law in Africa will be produced which will feature chapters from selected high quality papers under theme 7.

The hallmark of this conference is the first day which is dedicated to capacity development of junior and emerging scholars in the form of a research and publication colloquium. Whilst the colloquium unfolds on day one, established researchers and scholars continue to present their papers  and engage in parallel sessions. The second and third days are designed to allow mingling between established researchers and junior or emerging scholars, with the programme being designed to ensure a mix of papers from these different sectors. 

Do not miss out on another exciting opportunity to transform the knowledge economy in Afrika!

Note the following important deadlines:

Due dates for submissions

30 October 2023: Deadline for submission of abstracts (Up to 300 words abstract, 5 keywords, Arial font 12)

10 November 2023: Feedback on abstracts from the scientific committee

30 November 2023: Deadline for submission of full papers (70% completed papers) (Between 8000-10000 words)

Submission should be made to sibiyvc@unisa.ac.za and cc callforpapers@apgron.co.za

Note also the structure of the conference:

Structure of the Conference

Day One: Colloquium and capacity building for emerging researchers & students

Opening Cocktail in the evening

Day Two: Presentation by emerging scholars

Day Three:  Presentation by seasoned scholars followed by Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Find our PDF Call for Papers here