Theme: Innovation and Sustainable Development – Exploring Contextual Issues in Developing Countries Conference Conveners: Dr Alice P S Shemi, Donatec Institute of Business, Computing & Design, Zambia Prof Francis Wambalaba, United States International University, Kenya, Other Members of the Conference Committee: Prof. Alex Ikeme - University of Mkar, Nigeria Prof. Gebreyesus Abegaz Yimer - Mekelle University, Ethiopia Prof. Jose Banzozi - University of Kinshasa, Congo DR Prof. Edwin Bbenkele - University of Johannesburg, South Africa Dr. Kavwanga Yambayamba - Zambia Open University, Zambia Dr. Francis Chigunta - University of Zambia Mr Joshua Nyoni – J M Nyoni & Associates, Zimbabwe The conference brings together scholars, professionals, practitioners and graduate students that are interested or are actively engaged in research and application of innovative to development. It aims at facilitating multidisciplinary research on developing country issues, stimulating collaborations between developing country researchers, broadening and deepening global understanding of the various contextual factors influencing development, and advancing appropriate solutions to development challenges within this context. The need for such a platform has become even greater with the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that provide all actors with the kind of targets that they, in partnership, need to work towards. Conference Tracks Track 1: Entrepreneurship and Business Management Track 2: Economics, Money, Banking and Finance, and Accounting Track 3: ICTs, e-business, Mobile Computing, E-learning, e-government Track 4: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Production and Safety, and Tourism Track 5: Mining and Energy, Engineering and Local Adaptations, Track 6: Policy, Regulation, Governance, Security and Conflict Resolution Track 7: Environmental and Public Health, and Nutrition Track 8: Research Philosophy, Methodology and Application, other topics relevant to the theme Papers that fall in other related categories are also welcome. The third day will include: 1. Separate half-day workshops for Masters and PhD students, and 2. Case presentations by selected actors on field experiences in the application of innovation in sustainable development within the developing country context. Conference Participation Fee: $200, which includes conference pack, lunches and snacks. Early bird discounts are available as follows: • $165 for payment made by 31st December, 2015 • $180 for payment made by 31st January, 2016 Group rates (7 or more participants) will also apply as follows: • $150 per for payment made by 31st December, 2015 • $165 per participant for payment made by 31st January, 2016 • $185 per for payment made by 15th February, 2016 An additional $85 is payable by participants that are presenting papers. Lusaka offers a variety of safe and affordable accommodations options, including hostel type accommodation, B&B lodges and also hotels with international standards. For further information, including assistance with making accommodation arrangements, please contact events@legacypublication.com