Cairo 2023 - Tracks

The Entrepreneurship and SME track welcomes both empirical and conceptual papers examining issues relating to emergence, growth, innovation and sustainability in both entrepreneurial, family, and small business research in Africa and a comparative analysis of the African context with other parts of the world.

Program Chairs

• Brett Gilbert, American University

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

This track welcomes conceptual and empirical papers including all aspects of both organizational behavior and human resource management, preferably in an African context, and a comparative analysis of the African context with other parts of the world.

Program Chairs

• Bella Galperin, University of Tampa

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

This track encourages conceptual and empirical papers that investigate any aspect of public and non-governmental organizations. The papers may address topics related to any of the following: public governance; public service quality including health administration and management; public management; E-government; public administration and policy; educational leadership; non-governmental organizations; stakeholder engagement; and public-private partnerships.

Program Chairs

• Jean Kabongo, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, USA

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

The Strategy and International Management track welcomes conceptual and empirical papers that focus on all areas of strategy and international management in an African context both in the private and public sector; and a comparative analysis of the African environment with other regions of the world. Papers focusing on supply chain management and technology strategy should also be submitted to this track.

Program Chairs

• Tahiru Liedong, University of Bath, UK

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

The Social Issues in Management track explores the extent to which management research can be used to address social issues, such as poverty, inequality, healthcare, armed conflict, disputes, sustainable development, and child labor in the African context. We also examine how social issues can integrate the management of ‘unrealistic’ expectations from different social groups including unions, students and teachers.

Program Chairs

• Raghda El-Ebrashi, German University in Cairo, Egypt

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

The Sustainability and Green Management track welcomes conceptual and empirical papers that focus on all areas of sustainability – economic, social, and environmental – in an African context both in the private and public sector. Studies that compare the African context with other regions in the world are also welcome.

Program Chairs

• Ali Awni, American University in Cairo

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

Submissions can either be a proposal for a structured discussion on a topic of common interest, or a workshop aimed at providing a forum through which conference participants can engage with each other. PDW sessions will not appear in the proceedings. Submissions should describe the activities, goals, and time/equipment required.

Program Chairs

• Mohamad Saad, German University in Cairo, Egypt

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

The Management Practice track welcomes submissions that report or reflect on management practices implemented in Africa-based organizations. Submissions can be evidence-based studies that describe these practices, their implementation, and highlight critical success factors. The objective is to stimulate conversations regarding how to enhance effectiveness of implementing management practices as well as knowledge transfer.

Program Chairs

• Sherwat Ibrahim, American University in Cairo

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed

These consortia, which will be held on 7th January 2022, are designed to provide ideas, tools, and strategies to be successful in academia by drawing upon the experiences of renowned senior faculty colleagues. Sessions will be structured as roundtable discussions to facilitate additional development and coaching. This is also an excellent way for doctoral students and junior faculty members to become involved in AFAM. These sessions will not appear in the proceedings. Queries about the consortium should be sent to Hermann Ndofor (hndofor@iu.edu) or Amanuel Tekleab (atekleab@wayne.edu).

Program Chairs

• Hermann Ndofor, Indiana University
• Amanuel Tekleab, Wayne State University, USA

Open Submissions

Peer Reviewed