Call for Papers
Authors are invited to submit their full papers in English on original work for publication and presentation at the 7th edition of CONiTA’ 2025 Conference. Abstract submission opens from Monday, February 24th, 2025.
Date of Event: Thursday 10th July, 2025
The Sub-theme:
- Overview of trade associations; the case of Nigeria
- The Role of Trade Associations in Workforce Development
- Absence of Trade Association: Economic Impact in a local and international community
- Absence of Trade Associations in National Discourse: Implications and Opportunities
- Innovation and Collaboration Across Chambers of Commerce and Association Industry
- Industry Association: Advocacy and Representation in a Modern Economy
- The Global dynamics of a Trade Association and Sustainability
- Role of trade associations in advocacy and policy making
- Opportunities of trade associations for economic development shared prosperity
- National Development and Trade Associations’ Nexus
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business (with Typical Examples)
- The Place of Artisans in Association development
- Range of Engagement for Nigerian Trade Associations towards Accelerated Growth
All submitted papers will be peer reviewed by high level panel. The authors are requested to submit full paper of the original work not later than Friday April 25, 2025.
Instructions to Authors
1. Authors are invited to submit their full papers in English on original work intended for presentation at the Conference.
2. Papers must have relevance to one or more of the sub-themes listed.
3. Abstracts should not be less than 200 words, with single line spacing, Arial font 12-point size.
4. All papers must be submitted electronically as an attached Microsoft word document (doc). Full paper should be mailed directly to: abstract@conita.org.ng with the title of the paper as the subject.
5. Where there are multiple authors; at least one author must pre-register to qualify for inclusion of paper in conference proceedings or as may be advised.
6. Paper acceptance will be reconfirmed after necessary corrections/modifications by reviewers have been fully carried out.
7. Only full papers received on schedule will be considered.
8. Selected papers may be considered for publication in an International Journals, including the Journal of sustainable Development, journal of strategic research.
All submitted papers to CONiTA 2025 must be original work of the author.
Important Dateline
Submission Opens on: – Monday 24th February, 2025 – Friday 25th, April 2025.
Notification of Acceptance: – Wednesday 30th April, 2025.
Submission of Full paper: – Thursday 5th June, 2025.
Submission of Final version: – Friday 13th June, 2025.
Sign: N.E. Wilson, Head, Organizing Committee