2023 ZAPUC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - ZAPUC

7-9 JUNE 2023

RADDISON BLU HOTEL, LIVINGSTONE


The Zambia Association of Public Universities and Colleges (ZAPUC) is a registered academic membership-based organisation comprising public universities and colleges in Zambia committed to quality service delivery to our students, government and other stakeholders by ensuring that our institutions follow ethical professional standards in the execution of their mandate. The objective of ZAPUC is to promote high academic standards and collaboration among member institutions to foster synergies in higher education. More information about how to apply for membership and membership fees are available on ZAPUC website (https://www.zapuc.edu.zm)

ZAPUC will be hosting the 3rd International Conference from 7th to 10th June 2023 in Zambia’s tourist capital, Livingstone at Radisson Blu Hotel, located at the banks of the Victoria Falls. The conference will bring together educationists, researchers, policy makers, government officials and industry to reflect on the role of Universities and Colleges in sustainable national development. The conference will give an opportunity to the participants to gauge how higher education could be a key contributor to the realization of the sustainable development goals with the Agenda 2030 and beyond. The conference is co-sponsored by various partners.

Background

The quest for making the World a better place has been articulated through numerous global statements with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprehensively summarizing the areas that need attention and indeed suggesting what needs to be achieved within each Target area (s). The defined actions that need to be taken and the outcome(s) expected  have allowed nations in the world to employ a myriad of different strategies (tactics) within their respective context. The African continent has laid out its Agenda 2063 ‘’The Africa We Want’’ that provided

’a shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable Development & a global strategy to optimize the use of Africa’s Resources for the benefit of all African’’.

Despite that most African countries are endowed with abundant natural resources, they still remain amongst the poorest nations of the world. Zambia, for instance, is the 48th poorest nation in the world out of 189 countries captured according to the Global Financing Magazine of 13th February 2017. The Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in mineral resources, is the second poorest nation in the world. The challenge realized is that of transforming this potential into definite economic development drivers.

The current changing global economic environment calls for institutions of higher education to up their game in terms of the quality of graduates and indeed the type of research and, therefore, the products from this sector to stimulate economic growth. Addressing the underlying factors to the challenges constitutes a first step in making the HEIs become key contributors to inclusive growth and sustainable development for all.

Global economic performance outlook as measured via Growth Domestic Product (GDP) since 2018 has shown Africa has been fairing relatively well compared to the world standing. This varied greatly within the continent with Zambia fairing below the Sub-Saharan Africa standing (The Global Financing Magazine of June 7th 2022), yet Zambia has been identified to have key growth parameters such as young population, fertile soil, mineral wealth and, a significant potential of hydroelectric power, among others to be able to aspire to the Africa Union Agenda 2063  The Global Financing Magazine of December 5th 2022 reports  Zambia as being 18th  of the 49 on the proprietary Operational Risk Index, which is deemed ‘’fairing relatively well’’. The prospects of taking advantage of this positive indications in the face of fast changing global economic environment lie with ensuring that all key sectors in the economy play their role

The changing environment has not spared the higher education institutions (HEIs) in terms of the quality of graduates and indeed the type of research and, therefore, the products from this sector to stimulate economic growth. Addressing the underlying factors to the challenges constitutes a first step in making the HEIs become key contributors to inclusive growth and sustainable development for all

This 3rd ZAPUC International Conference is being held to appreciate the efforts that HEIs are making in addressing the challenges alluded in the various strategic/development plans. The energy crisis that has become topical today requires some reflection, just as the innovations coming out of the HEIs and their partners.

 

Conference Details

Conference Objectives

The main objective of the conference is to take stock of the strides made within the HEIs to adapt to the paradigm shift of the role of these institutions in contributing to national economic development and people's well being. The reflection on emerging issues in energy, science and innovation to better deal with shocks associated with the changing environment shall be shared for repositioning and transformation of higher education to effectively contribute to sustainable national development.

The Theme of the Conference is Enhancing the Role of Higher Education Institutions in the Changing Economic Environment.

Conference Guest of Honour  

The Minister of Education

Expected Benefits / outcomes of the Conference

Share, experiences, information, research results and collaborate in solving challenges that cross borders; in unlocking and harnessing new knowledge; in building cultural and political understanding; and in modeling environments that promote dialogue and debate and positively contribute to national development. The expected benefit can be summarized as follows;

  1. Enhance collaboration among strategic partnership
  2. Exchange of information and ideas
  3. Conference Proceedings
  4. Enhance Conference presentation skills

Conference Modalities  

We invite full papers for presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, or colloquia from universities, colleges, government ministries, industry as well as other relevant stakeholders, addressing one of the following sub-themes:

Thematic Areas and Sub-themes:

Conference Theme: Enhancing the Role of Higher Education Institutions in the Changing Economic Environment.

  1. Initiating Change in HEIs Contexts:A Human Resources Perspective
    • Organisational Excellence and Transformative Leadership
    • Risk Management
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Harmonization of Qualifications
  2. Marketing Higher Education Institutions for enhanced Impact
    • Higher Education Branding: Managing Positive Change
    • Financing of Higher Education Institutions
    • Strategic Resource Development Planning / Resource mobilization
  3. Making Higher Education Institutions Relevant to the Community
    • Curriculum Formulation for employability
    • Upscaling Impact of HEIs and Community Connectedness
    • Entrepreneurship and Youth Employability
  4. Applying Technology in HEIs: Looking into theFuture
    • Distance Learning: Recent Trends and Future Prospects
    • Digital Innovations in Education
    • ICT for Higher Education Institutions
  5. Managing environmental and natural resources in the face of Climate Change
    • Energy Status: Challenges and Opportunities
    • Energy Options for Economic Development
    • Exploring Green Energy
    • Potential of Renewable Energy
    • Nuclear Energy Opportunities
    • Energy Challenges at Household level
    • Climate Smart Innovations for Sustainable Development

Guide for Exhibitors

Important Dates

We welcome expression of interest to exhibit at the 2023 ZAPUC International Conference about what you are doing as an institution. Please contact the Organizing Committee to confirm participation by 30th April 2023. The cost of exhibition is as follows:

  • ZAPUC paid up members K3,500
  • non - ZAPUC membersK5,000

Guide for Authors

Important Dates

We welcome the submission of full papers and these will be reviewed within two weeks after the deadline of submission. The dates below serve as a guide for submission based on our corresponding registration deadlines. To submit the full paper please click on the link: SUBMIT YOUR PAPER

Paper and Registration Dates

Full paper Deadlines

  1. Deadline of submission of Abstracts:30th April 2023  (You do not need to submit abstract just submit paper)
  2. Deadline of submission of full papers:20th May 2023
  3. Notification of accepted paper to authors before:26th May 2023

 

Registration Deadlines

Early Registration:      7th May 2023

Late Registration:       30th May 2023

Conference registration is open. Click here to register

Format for Conference Paper submission

  • Full length papers must be limited to six pages A4 single-line spacing (10 point font size minimum) and formatted following the IEEE conference paper format.
  • Paper submission is via ZAPUC Conference Submission Link Paper Submission.
  • Authors should access ZAPUC Conference Submission Link Paper Submission through the conference site for all submissions and by all means do not email papers directly to Track or Conference Chair persons as this makes reviewing of your papers messy and difficult.
  • All papers submitted to the conference will be reviewed by at least two international reviewers.
  • Papers which are registered and presented during the conference will be included in the conference proceedings with an ISBN to facilitate access and referencing.

Conference Registration fees

ZAPUC paid up members

  • Early registration K2,500 (limited numbers due to Covid-19)
  • Late registration K3,000 (limited numbers due to Covid-19)
  • Presenting a paper virtually K1,000 (paper will be included in proceedings, will receive copy of proceedings and participation certificate)
  • Attending virtually for participants is free (but pay K500 to receive proceedings and participation certificate)

Local and non ZAPUC members

  • Early Registration K3,000 (attending virtually K1,500)
  • Late Registration K3,500 (attending virtually K2,000)
  • Presenting a paper virtually K1000 (paper will be included in proceedings, will receive copy of proceedings and participation certificate)
  • Attending virtually for participants is free (but pay K500 to receive proceedings and participation certificate)

International Participants

  • Early registration $300 (attending virtually $100)
  • Late registration $350 (attending virtually $150)
  • Presenting a paper virtually $50 (paper will be included in proceedings, will receive copy of proceedings and participation certificate)
  • International Postgraduate Students $100 (attending virtually $50)

Students

  • Early Bird Students (Non-staff) K1,500
  • Late Registration Local Students (Non-staff) K1,750 (presenting a paper Virtually K1000)

Conference Hotel Bookings  

Please book with any of the following hotels and indicate or reference "ZAPUC" in order to get discounted conference rates

1.      Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort

Click Here to Book Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort

2.      Protea Hotel Livingstone, Zambia

Click Here to Book at Protea Hotel Livingstone

3.       AVANI Victoria Falls Resort

 Click here to book discounted rates for AVANI hotel

 

2. Courtyard Hotel.  

Contact: Mabel Zulu

Tel: +260 978 058014

Email: res@courtyardhotel.co.zm or mabel.courtyardhotelvicfalls@gmail.com Click here to book with Courtyard Hotel

3. Oriental Swan Hotel

Contact: Manager

Tel: +260 969 900668 or +260 978 766668

Email: orientalswanltd@gmail.com  

Click here to book with Oriental Swan Hotel

4. Chrismar Hotel Livingstone

Contact: Manager

Tel: +260 969 893728; 260213323141; +260 211 253036; +260 211 253605 Email: booklvn@chrismarhotels.com or book@chrismarhotels.com Click here to book with Chrismar Hotel.

Other Hotels and Lodges

1. Victoria Falls Water Front

2. Fairmount Hotel

4. Roadside Lodge

5. Lilawmono Lodge

 

Contact Details /Organising Committee

Dr G Tambulukani

University of Zambia

PO Box 32379 Lusaka

gtambulukani@yahoo.co.uk

 

or Prof D Kunda

ZCAS University

P.O. Box 35243 Lusaka

douglas.kunda@zcasu.edu.zm

 

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