Herewith information on an international academic conference to be held in November 2009 in South Africa that we thought may be of interest to you. Attached please find the call for papers for this conference which will be about the Base of the Pyramid context. So far abstracts have been received from most parts of the world. Despite the submission date there is still an opportunity for researchers in Africa to be able to take advantage of this conference - to share their research, thinking and work in this space. Interested researchers can contact Michael Goldman for further information or to discuss possible paper ideas at the e-mail address below:
Michael Goldman Senior Lecturer
Gordon Institute of Business Science Main Tel: +27 11 771 4000 Direct Tel: +27 11 771 4127 Cell: +27 82 332 0577 Fax: +27 86 613 6765 E-mail: goldmanm@gibs.co.za Web: www.gibs.co.za
SAARF LSM WORKSHOPS 2009 - JOHANNESBURG
SAARF UNIVERSAL LIVING STANDARDS MEASURE
The SAARF Universal Living Standards Measure workshops will commence in February 2009.
7th SAARF MEDIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Due to the devastating fire at Kwa Maritane Game Lodge and other SAARF commitments, our 7th SAARF Media Research Symposium will now be held in March 2010. Kwa Maritane Game Lodge has confirmed the dates as follows: Wednesday, 3 March – Friday, 5 March 2010 Registration commences at 16:00 on Wednesday 3 March 2010, with full day conference on Thursday 4 March and Friday 5 March. There will be three packages available: Two night package including two night’s accommodation, meals, game drive and conference One night package including one night’s accommodation, meals, game drive and conference Day attendance at conference only We are awaiting costs for 2010 from Kwa Maritane Game Lodge before we can finalise the package prices. Please diarise the dates – 3 March - 5 March 2010 We are requesting sponsorships for our Symposium and would really appreciate any assistance. For further information you can contact Fiona Lister at fiona@saarf.co.za or Jeanette Way at jeanette@saarf.co.za