Conference Abstract The Liberian Studies Association (LSA) invites abstracts for presentations, panels, and roundtables that examine scholarship related to the conference's theme of "The Functional State: Historical Lessons, Current Best Practices and Future Paths." Creating structures and favorable conditions that lead to the construction of a functional state requires comprehensive political commitment and effective institutions of governance that guarantee citizens active political participation, and access to the resources that improve their wellbeing and socioeconomic independence. Liberia has acknowledged the importance of a functional state to this development and stability. Questions abound, however, about whether the operation of the Liberian state is reflective of the country's stated pursuit of the establishment of a functional state.
The Liberian Studies Association (LSA) welcomes proposals for papers, panels and/or roundtables from various disciplinary and research traditions focusing on questions and topics related to Liberia's strive to construct a functional state for its 52nd annual conference scheduled to take place on April 23-25, 2020 at Cornell University.
Sub-themes include:
History and Lessons Learnt
Arts, Culture and Development
Civil Society
Education, Brain Drain and Development
Health, Inequality and Well-Being
Reconciliation and Justice
Youth and Social Change
Environment
Security
Access to Justice
Financial Inclusion
Gender
Call for Papers and Guidelines for Submitting Roundtable Panel Proposals:
The Liberian Studies Association invites panels, roundtables and papers that critically examine scholarship on all factors that address the theme of the conference. We seek empirical, theoretical, review, practical, applied, and policy papers on how to construct, develop and or sustain all aspects of the functional state.
The LSA Abstract Review Committee will review only complete proposals using the following criteria:
relevance and significance to conference theme; the rigor of the analysis; potential for practical, policy-oriented, tangible, innovative and transformative outcomes; the extent to which proposals reflect diverse perspectives, innovations, disciplines, and strategies for change; and the significance of the conclusions as well as their relevance to issues affecting Liberia. Conference presentations will receive special consideration for publication in the LSJ.
Individual Paper Proposal: Individuals wishing to propose papers must send an 8-10 page early draft (excluding references) by January 10th, 2020 paper abstract. It should consist of a statement about the topic, the nature and extent of the research, a brief summary of the main argument(s), and the name, institutional affiliation, address and contact information [email and telephone]. Proposal(s) for Panel Topics: A panel has a chair, no more than four paper presenters, and a discussant. A panel proposal consists of the panel title and abstract along with the names, email addresses, phone numbers and institutional affiliations for each participant on the panel.
Deadline for early draft is January 10th, 2020. Following proposal review by the LSA Abstract Review Committee, presenters will receive a notice of either confirmation or rejection. There are limited (6) awards for free registration. To qualify, presenters must submit completed papers and pay the registration fee by March 30th, 2020. All proposals (other than the Emerging Scholars proposals) should be sent to samwaijohnson@gmail.com or jsb25@cornell.edu.
Registration:
Completed registration is required to attend and present papers at the conference. General Registration is $100.00 - Registered students - $50.00 Retirees/ Community members: $75.00
For updates and more information:
visit https://www.liberiastudies.com/
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