In preparation for its 11th Annual Conference scheduled for September 4 and 5, 2024, at the Lagos Airport Hotel in Ikeja, the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) has called for paper abstracts addressing the theme: Digital Communication and Governance in Africa.
The association noted that the use of digital communication has grown exponentially in Africa, with a multiplier impact on processes, people and governance across various sectors of the continent. This growth has brought about new opportunities where governments leverage digital tools to offer and communicate an array of public services, making them more accessible and efficient.
The conference aims to explore the intersections of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, communication and governance in Africa and will feature a special panel themed: Reimagining Artificial Intelligence in Communication and Governance
ACSPN invites intellectual contributions from members/potential members, other interested individuals, local and international organizations, associations, institutions, agencies, the private sector and policy makers in dissecting this issue at its eleventh annual conference.
Participants are encouraged to explore theoretical, conceptual, and contextual issues in the areas of digital communication agenda and Nigeria’s transformation related areas under the theme.
ACSPN welcomes papers (academic contributions, case studies or special presentations that are products of collaborative, original and innovative empirical studies or professional experiences) that address thought-provoking issues relevant to the conference theme.
Papers should reflect but not restricted to these sub-themes: Digital communication and governance policies in Africa; Digital communication, transparency and accountability in governance in Africa; The future of digital communication and governance in Africa; Digital platforms, democratization and participatory governance in Africa; Digital communication, E-governance and public service delivery in Africa; Digital communication, Digital inclusion and governance in Africa; Digital communication, Cybersecurity and governance in Africa; Digital communication, political engagement in Africa; Digital communication, governance; Policy, regulation, digital communication and governance in Africa; AI and governance in Africa; AI, Digital Communication, and Governance; IoT and transformation of governance in Africa.
Others are: Big Data and transformation of governance in Africa; Digital innovation and Nigeria’s transformation; Digital disruption and governance in Africa; Media, Digital communication technologies and governance in Africa; Gender, Digital communication and governance in Africa; Digital Communication and power relations in Africa; Digital Communication, Public Relations and governance in Africa; Digital Communication, Advertising, and governance in Africa and AI and Digital Advertising
The conference fee for the 2024 conference is N30, 000 (for members with paid subscriptions), and N40, 000 (for new members).
Abstracts of no more than 300 words (typed using Times New Roman font and 1.5 spacing formats) should be emailed by June 30, 2024 and full papers (typed using Times New Roman font and 1.5 spacing formats) by August 15, 2024 to acspnpublicationshub@gmail.com.
Abstracts should include affiliation, address and email of authors as more specific correspondence would be sent only to confirmed participants as the date approaches.
