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This conference examines emergent issues of health and its interconnections with peace, security and development in Africa and her Diaspora, with major emphasis upon critical analysis and the development of new, innovative thoughts and proposals. Together, we will explore the prospects for bridging related gaps in theory and policy on the conference theme, and identify best practices and models of health -peace and development in Africa/Diaspora.
We strongly encourage submission of paper proposals that are based on case studies and best practices, on both domestic and/or international topics pertinent to the theme of the conference. What are the roles of politics, democracy, and law herein? Are there successful programs or best practices for addressing emergent health/peace and security issues that impact development?; eg. HIV-Aids/malaria/tb; reproductive rights; war and peace; terrorism; communal conflict; youth violence/conflict; gender/minority rights; piracy; environmental justice; etc.

Please include the following in your proposal: name, current position and institutional affiliation, paper title, abstract (75 words maximum), your mailing address, email, phone and fax number.

You will be notified of acceptance by email, plus any publication guidelines. Selected papers will be considered for publication and inclusion in the conference proceedings. We prefer presentations in English; but can accommodate French speakers.

Deadline for submission of proposals is NOVEMBER 29, 2009.

Participants are responsible for the conference registration fee of U.S. $50, plus their travel costs.
Fee waiver available for students.