[Sigiii-l] SDF-3 Call for Papers-Final.doc

Fri Oct 25 14:48:38 EDT 2002

Michael Menou and I would like to bring this timely conference to the
attention of our friends at ASIST in general and its sig/iii in
particualr. Hope to see you in Alexandria in Jan. 03. M. Aman 
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Sharing Knowledge...Caring about the Future

Call for Papers, Abstracts, and Panel Proposals

An International Conference on

"Managing Sustainable Development in Emerging Markets" 

Alexandria, Egypt

January 8&9, 2003

The Sustainable Development Forum will be organizing its third
international conference (SDF-3), in cooperation with the Academy of
Marketing Science (AMS) and the International Society for Quality of
Life Studies (ISQOLS) bringing together leading researchers, policy
makers, business leaders, and experts in sustainable development from
diverse fields. 

Revised Submission Deadline: December 1, 2002

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE

The objective of SDF-3 International Conference is to bring together
researchers, policy makers, business leaders, and experts on sustainable
development to explore issues related to the effective use of
quality-of-life assessment, management strategies, and technology
applications to meet the challenges associated with globally changing
markets and sustainable development. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

SDF-3 is expected to be a collaborative effort of leading organizations
that aim to attract researchers, policy makers, business leaders, and
experts on sustainable development from universities, research centers,
think tanks, professional associations, chambers of commerce, government
agencies, foundations and other non-profit organizations, and
international development organizations.

CONFERENCE BENEFITS

*  Offer an exchange of new ideas and tools for leaders in both private
and public sectors to develop policies that have a sustainable
advantage. 

*  Interact with business leaders, development experts, top-ranked
government officials and noted scholars from diverse fields. Thus,
researchers and experts in sustainable development participating in this
conference will find a very receptive audience.  

*  Become a conduit of new ideas and tools impacting policy makers.

*  Papers will be published, not only in conference proceedings, but
also in a book released by Kluwer Academic Publishers (a noted publisher
in sustainable development issues).  

*  Business leaders and public policy officials should benefit a great
deal from the presentations by learning from the experts and sharing
with them their own experiences to help shape best practices in
sustainable development.

*  Participating organizations should also benefit from this conference
by enhancing their organizations' image in this increasingly important
world region and getting involved in think tank deliberations that will
advance knowledge for a better understanding of "Managing Sustainable
Development in Emerging Markets."

CONFERENCE VENUE

Alexandria, Egypt is considered the Mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea.
The city went through a major monumental revitalization of its 35-mile
long coastal line. It enjoys many places of interest, such as the
Bibiotheca Alexandria, Greco-Roman museum, the royal jewelry museum, and
the Quait Bai castle (site of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse).
Alexandria University was the first to call for the idea of reviving the
ancient library of Alexandria, which was recently opened in an official
ceremony on October 16th, 2002, that attracted world attention and
extensive media coverage. The new building is located where the ancient
library of Alexandria used to exist over 1,600 years ago.

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Dr. Salah S. Hassan

The George Washington University, USA

Phone: 1-202-994-8702

Fax:    1-202-994-8999

Email: hassan at gwu.edu

Dr. M. Joseph Sirgy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), USA

Phone: 1-540-231-5110

Fax:   1-540-231-3076

E-mail: sirgy at vt.edu

Dr. Ibrahim Hegazy

The American University in Cairo, Egypt

Phone: +20 2 797-6751

Fax:   +20 2 792-3847

E-mail: hegazy at aucegypt.edu

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

*        Submission deadline is December 1, 2002.

*        Submit paper, abstract, or proposal for panel session to the
chair of the track that mostly corresponds to your topic of interest.
All submissions should be electronic (e-mail).

*        All submissions (papers, abstracts, proposals for panel
sessions) have to be either typed in (or converted into) MS Word.  All
submissions have to be submitted in English.

*        Submitted papers should not exceed 25 double-spaced typewritten
pages, including exhibits, references, and appendices (font type Arial
and Time New Roman are preferred with font sizes 10-12).  Papers will be
reviewed for possible publication in the Kluwer's book volume.  The
abstract part of the paper will also be published in the conference
proceedings.  The text of submitted papers should follow guidelines and
style used by the American Psychological Association (APA).  Submitted
papers must not have been previously published, accepted for publication
or under consideration for publication elsewhere.

*        Submitted abstracts will only be considered for possible
presentations, and if accepted will be published in the conference
proceedings.  Abstracts should not exceed one full page (font types
Arial and Times New Roman are preferred with font sizes of 10-12).

*        Panel session proposals should indicate the title of the panel
session, the names and organizational affiliation of the panel members,
and a brief description of the panel discussion.

*        All submissions should be accompanied with contact information:
full name of the presenters/authors, organizational affiliation,
address, telephone, fax, and e-mail.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

This international conference, organized under 14 tracks, is expected to
address the following issues that face market-led emerging economies of
the Middle East and North Africa region.

1. Globalization and Sustainable Development

This track invites papers and session proposals that address the
globalization issues and trends in relation to sustained development.
Special focus will be given to the challenges and opportunities facing
sustainable development initiatives in the age of globalization.

Track Chairs:    Dr. Mohamed Nabil Gamie, Alexandria University, Egypt

E-mail: mngamie at yahoo.com

Dr. Ashraf M. Attia, SUNY/OSWEGO, USA,

E-mail: attia at oswego.edu

2. Managing Economic Change in Emerging Markets for Sustainable
Development

This track invites papers and session proposals that focus on the unique
experience of emerging markets in managing the process of change for
sustainable development, specifically as it relates to fiscal policies'
changes and macroeconomic development. 

Track Chair:     Dr. Samiha Fawzy, Egyptian Center for Economic Studies
(ECES), Egypt, E-mail: sfawzy at eces.org.eg

                        Dr. Ismail I. Gomaa, Alexandria University,
Egypt, 

E-mail: ismail at igomaa.com

3. Regional and Global Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Papers and special panel proposals that focus on cooperative
arrangements on regional and global levels are invited by this track.
Special attention is given to bilateral and multilateral arrangements
related to sustainable development programs and initiatives.

Track Chair:     Dr. Liesl Riddle, The George Washington University,
USA, 

E-mail: lriddle at gwu.edu

                        Dr. Farid El Sahn, Alexandria University, Egypt,

E-mail: faridelsahn at hotmail.com <mailto:ismail at igomaa.com> 

4. Currency and Banking Crises in Emerging Markets:

This track deals with public policy issues and country cases related to
currency and banking crises in emerging markets. The purpose of this
track is to compare and contrast the economic causes of current crises,
the various responses of governments, domestic private banks and
international financial institutions, as well as develop early warning
and vulnerability indicators of banking Crises.

Track Chair:     Dr. Samir Chebil, Executive Director Advisor, The World
Bank, USA, 

E-mail: schebil at worldbank.org

Dr. Nehale F. Mostafa, Alexandria University, Egypt, 

E-mail: nehalefm at yahoo.com

5. Assessing Quality of Life in Relation to Sustainable Development
Programs:

This track invites papers and panels that focus on measurement issues
related to sustainable development programs.  In other words, how can a
sustainable development program demonstrate effectiveness in terms of
enhancing the quality of life of targeted consumers and stakeholders? 

Track Chair:     Dr. M. Joseph Sirgy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University, USA, 

E-mail: sirgy at vt.edu

6.  The Sustainable Management of  Markets in a Post-Privatization Era:

Papers and panels are invited to address the sustainable development
challenges facing post-privatized firms of the emerging markets. Special
attention is needed in attracting papers that evaluate organizations
experiencing market difficulties after being privatized. Papers will
investigate the "marketization" of the firm and adapt privatized firms
to the sustainable development challenges of a globalized market.

Track Chairs:    Dr. Osama Zaki, Cairo University, 

Dr. Wael Kortam, Cairo University, Egypt, 

E-mail: wakortam at hotmail.com

7. Sustainable Development Strategies for Market Competitiveness:

Competitiveness is a marathon to achieve excellence in market
performance and sustainable development. Papers and panels that focus on
the factors and indicators associated with market competitiveness for
sustainable development are invited. Also, this track invites case
studies and panels that bring to light new and emerging strategies for
competitiveness in diverse industries that produce sustainable outcomes.

Track Chairs:    Dr. Ismail Elsayed, Alexandria University, Egypt, 

E-mail: drismailelsayed at yahoo.com

Dr. Farouk Heiba, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco, 

E-mail: f.heiba at alakhawayn.ma

8. Information-based Sustainable Development:

This track invites papers and panels that focus on the role of the
information-based economy in shaping sustainable development
initiatives. Special attention is given to the role of e-learning and
information development for emerging economies in a sustainable
development framework.

Track Chairs:    Dr. Mohamed Aman, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,
USA, 

E-mail: Aman at sois.uwm.edu

Dr. Johannes Britz, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 

E-mail: britzh at postino.up.ac.za

9. Environmental Management for Sustainable Development:

Environmental Sustainability in relation to development programs and
initiatives is a critical aspect of this track. Papers and panels that
advance management knowledge on these issues are welcomed. Further,
special attention will be given to environmental issues associated with
manufacturing, marketing, delivery, and throughout the value-adding
chain. Case studies related to organizations actively involved with
environmental protection are invited.

Track Chairs:    Dr. Mark Starik, The George Washington University, USA

E-mail: starik at gwu.edu

Dr. Tom Brewer, Georgetown University, USA, 

E-mail: brewert at georgetown.edu

10. Industrialization and Sustainable Economic Development:

Cross-cultural studies of the industrialization of developing and
emerging nations are highly valued by this track. Special attention is
given to papers and panels that focus on the role of the private sector
in industrialization for economic development and sustainable growth.

Track Chair:     Dr. Samir Makary, The American University in Cairo,
Egypt, 

E-mail: lmakary at yahoo.com

11. Export Marketing and Sustainable Market Development:

This track invites papers and panels that address thee role of marketing
in developing the market systems of emerging nations in sustainable
ways. Also, special attention is given to the role of export promotion
organizations (EPO's) in enhancing the export programs of key industries
to generate sustainable outcomes.

Track Chairs:    Dr. Ibrahim Hegazy, The American University in Cairo,
Egypt, 

E-mail: hegazy at aucegypt.edu

Dr. Nessim Hanna, Northern Illinois University, USA

E-mail: nhanna at niu.edu

12. Investment Promotion for Sustainable Development:

This track gives special attention to investment promotion in an era of
economic slow down. Further, papers and panels are invited to address
the role of investment promotion organizations (IPO's) in supporting
sustainable development programs and initiatives. Role of donor
organizations (both regional and global) in sustaining development
objectives in emerging markets will be addressed.

Track Chair:     Dr. Samir El Sadek, Taba Tourism, Egypt, 

E-mail: sadeksamir at hotmail.com

Dr. Ahmed El Gharabawi, International Company for Food Industries
(ICFI), Alexandria, Egypt,

E-mail: intlfood at menanet.net

13. Human Resource Development:

This track invites papers that address the role of education and
training in development at the organizational and societal levels. 

Track Chair:     Dr. Awad El Hadad, Suez Canal University, Egypt

E-mail: aelhaddad at yahoo.com

Dr. Galal Osman, Mansoura University, Egypt.

14. Theory of Sustainable Development: The Emergence of a New Discipline

Sustainable development is at cross roads of an emerging discipline.
This track invites conceptual as well as empirical papers that address
the advancement of sustainable development as an emerging discipline.

Track Chair:     Dr. Adel El Ansary, University of North Florida, USA.

E-mail: aelansar at unf.edu

ABOUT SDF

At the dawn of a new millennium, the Sustainable Development Forum (SDF)
was founded to address the role of management know-how and technology in
providing integrated solutions to the problems that face emerging
economies. SDF is an influential platform for the discussion of market
competitiveness and economic security issues, trade relations,
environmental management, human development, information technology and
the role of NGO's in sustaining a better future. Through international
conferences and workshops, SDF provides access to current knowledge and
best practice tools.

SDF mission is to advance the evolving concept and role of
sustainability in development through proper management and professional
expertise in cooperation with academic, business, government, NGO's, and
media organizations.

ABOUT ISQOLS

The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) was
established in the mid 1990's to advance research in quality of life.
Quality-of-life studies focus on organizational outcome assessment using
quality-of-life measures. For example, quality-of-life measures applied
at the national level are designed to assess outcomes of sustainable
development efforts by government and industry. ISQOLS is affiliated
with a number of journals such as Social Indicators Research, Journal of
Happiness Studies, Journal of Macromarketing, and the Journal of
Business Ethics. ISQOLS is dedicated to the cause of sustainable
development.

ABOUT AMS

The Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) was established more than 30
years ago to help marketing educators in their research, teaching, and
service mission. By helping marketing educators, AMS helps promote the
discipline of marketing science. The official journal of the Academy is
the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science (JAMS). JAMS is
considered to be a top tier academic journal publishing pioneering
research that serves to advance marketing thought and practice. The
Academy holds many conferences around the world and is dedicated to the
cause of sustainable economic development.

ACCOMMODATION

Single Room:    $65 (including breakfast)

Double Room:  $75 (including breakfast)

El Salamlek Palace Hotel

Montazah Gardens, Alexandria, Egypt (18Km from El-Nozha Airport, and
15Km from downtown Alexandria), Tel: 203-547-7999, Fax: 203-547-3585

E-mail: salamlek at sangiovani.com, 

Website: www.sangiovani.com <http://www.sangiovani.com/> 

Lufthansa (German Airlines) and Olympia (Greek Airlines) fly directly to
Alexandria.

2-hour Express Trains from Cairo are available (Contact Conference
Secretariat for details) 

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Title: 

Full Name:

Organization:

Address:

Telephone:

FAX:

E-mail:

Please indicate your intention below:

o       Submit a paper and present it at the conference

o       Participate in the conference without submitting a paper

o       Rent an Exhibition Space

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

US$ 350.00 for all participants and speakers 

LE 500.00 for Egyptians (residing in Egypt)

LE 150.00 for all students.

All registrations received prior to December 1st , 2002 will receive a
10% discount.

(20% cancellation fee when cancellation is received after December 26
th, 2002).

All payments should be directed to the Conference Secretariat at the
below address

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Dr. Ibrahim Hegazy

Dr. Ibrahim Hegazy & Associates

Marketing & Communications Consultants

6 Boulos Hanna St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Phone: +20 2 748-4002 or +20 2 748-4026

FAX: +20 2 748-4032 

E-mail: hegazy at aucegypt.edu

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