Dear colleagues and friends,
We are pleased to extend an invitation to contribute to a collective book project entitled ” Quand l’Afrique se transformera le monde ressentira l’impact”, which is being directed by Mr Mohamed Khalid CHAFAQUI and coordinated by Mr Younes BENNANE and Dr Sanaa HAOUATA. The objective of this book is to examine and advance the concept of Afrocacy, which can be defined as the governance of Africa by Africans, in all significant sectors of our society.
The rationale behind this book is as follows:
The continent of Africa is currently undergoing a significant period of transformation. A multitude of initiatives at the local and continental levels evince a dynamism and resolve to assume control of our collective destiny. This transformation, which we refer to as “Afrocacy,” pervades all domains, including economic, social, environmental, cultural, and political. It is our firm belief that when Africa undergoes a comprehensive transformation, the global community will perceive a positive impact.
What is meant by the term AFROCACY?
AFROCACY represents a vision of governance in which Africans assume control of their own development, utilising their own resources, talents and cultures. The approach is holistic and encompasses the following areas:
Economic: the promotion of local innovation, entrepreneurship and economic solutions that are adapted to the realities of the African context.
In the social sphere, the objective is to reinforce social cohesion, guarantee universal access to quality education and healthcare.
In terms of the environment, the objective is to safeguard and enhance our natural heritage while simultaneously developing sustainable strategies.
Culture: It is essential to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural diversity of the continent while fostering a unified African identity.
Politics: the establishment of inclusive and transparent systems of governance, based on the African values of solidarity and justice.
Your contribution:
We invite those engaged in intellectual discourse, including researchers, professionals, artists, and members of civil society, to contribute their ideas, research findings, and experiences pertaining to the aforementioned topics. Contributions may assume the form of analytical chapters, case studies, testimonies, policy proposals or theoretical reflections. Submissions may be in Arabic, French, English or Spanish.
Please advise as to how I can participate.
If you would like to participate in this collective work, please send us a proposal of between 300 and 500 words outlining the subject of your chapter and your approach.
Please send proposals to contact@sms-institute.com by 15 August 2024.
The authors of the selected proposals will be informed during the week commencing 15 August 2024.
Please send the full texts of your selected contributions by 30 September 2024.
The book will be available for purchase after 15 October 2024.
We look forward to reading your submissions and working with you to demonstrate how Africa is transforming, and that this transformation brings hope and progress for all.
