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Published on 04/3/2008
 

The Banjul Conference on Education Initiatives and Development is an international conference which promotes systematic approaches to furthering the development of education and national growth. Mid Term Reports on Education and Development by private and public establishments, local and international NGOs in Banjul are expected to form the basis for the weekend conference.


This conference brings together top local, national and international educators, researchers, stakeholders, and donor agency representatives from around the world for information exchange and collaboration in education and development efforts in The Gambia – a small West African tourism nation.

Education Initiatives and Development Lectures

BANJUL GAMBIA EDUCATION CONFERENCE


Date: May 24-26 2008

Theme: Education Initiatives and Development Lectures

Venue: YMCA Conference Center

University of The Gambia Road

Kanifing-Banjul

Republic of The Gambia, West Africa

 
Guest Speakers/Presenters

International & Gambian Scholars, Educators, Policy Makers, Students

 

Organized by

Delight Heritage Lecture Series (Delight Heritage Group, LLC) USA

 

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.

 

Exhibition for Vendors

Participants who have published books, inventions or related items who wish to exhibit them should contact the conference organizers. A charged fee of $50 applies per stand.

 

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 (DHL 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.

Pre-Registration 

Participants/presenters: Covers Conference items and Refreshments.

International Institutions/Faculty presenters: $50

Gambian institutions/presenters: $30

Vendors/Exhibitors: $50 per stand

 

Onsite-Registration

International Institutions/Faculty presenters: $80

Gambian institutions/presenters: $40

Vendors/Exhibitors: $70 per stand

 

Payment Options

Payment with certified checks or money order (in the name of Delight Heritage Group, LLC) should be mailed to the United States contact address for all international participants from Europe, U.K., USA, etc.

 

Email to:

Delight Heritage Group LLC

Email: DHLseries@yahoo.com                                 

Phone: 1-410-901-7668

Gambian participants should contact the local representative in Banjul.

 

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


The Executive Director

Delight Heritage Group, LLC

Organizers of Delight Heritage Lecture Series, USA                                                                              

Email: DHLseries@yahoo.com                                 

Phone: 1-410-901-7668                                                 

www.DHGConsultants.com                                       



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 W. E. Obiozor on 1-410-901-7668