The theme for the 8th ICAD is: The Challenges of Good Governance and Leadership for Sustainable Development of African States.

Dates: August 14 to 16, 2014
Location: Room 2028 Brown Hall, Western Michigan University Main Campus, Kalamazoo, MI
Hosted by: WMU’s Center for African Development Policy Research

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2014
Thursday, July 31st
10:08 PM

Governance and private investment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Idrissa Mohamed Ouedraogo, Centre d'Etudes, de Documentation et Recherche Economiques et Sociales (CEDRES)
Pascal Tegawinde Kouaman, Laboratoire d'Analyse et de Politique Economiques (LAPE)

Paper

10:08 PM - 10:21 PM

Thursday, August 14th
2:00 PM

Welcoming Remarks

Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University

Opening Remarks

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:15 PM

Opening Remarks

Timothy Greene, Western Michigan University

Opening Remarks

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

1. Session: Governance and Institutional Transformation

Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University

Moderator

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Examining the Outcomes of Balance Scorecard Application in Selected Sectors as an Integral Tool for Intitutional Transformation in Oromia Regional State

Tolla Berriso, Adama Science and Technology University
Daniel Beyera, Adama Science and Technology University

Presentation

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

False Consciousness as a Major Hindrance to Control of Corruption in Africa

John O. Ouko, Eastern Michigan University

Presentation

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Governance as Conventional Wisdom

Joel Mort, University of South Africa
Michal Fux, University of South Africa
E Thomas Lawson, Western Michigan University

Presentation

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

2. Session: Round Table: Interdisciplinary Research Proposal on “Africa in Mind (AIM)”

Joel Mort, University of South Africa

Round Table Discussion

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Friday, August 15th
8:30 AM

Opening and Welcoming Remarks

Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University
Paula Kohler, Western Michigan University

Opening Remarks

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

3. Session: Governance of Land and Natural Resources and Principal Agency Problems in Governance

Ahmed Hussen, Western Michigan University

Moderator

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Governance of Land and Natural Resource for Sustainable Development in Botswana: Possible Lessons for the Agricultural and Tourism Sectors

David Sebudubudu, University of Botswana
Patricia Makepe, University of Botswana
Keratilwe Bodilenyane, University of Botswana
Kgomotso Montsi, University of Botswana

Presentation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Principal-Agency Problems of Governance in the Horn of Africa: Propensities for Malevolent Dictatorships and Hegemonic Traps

Assefa Mehretu, Michigan State University

Presentation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Coffee Break

Break

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

4. Session: Sustainable Governance Innovation, Regional Integration and Political Culture

Assefa Mehretu, Michigan State University

Moderator

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Examining the Political Violence of the 1970s through Cultural Practices and Norms of Ethiopian Society

Solomon Getahun, Central Michigan University

Presentation

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Governance and Private Investment in Africa

Idrissa Ouedraogo, Centre d'Etudes, de Documentation et de Recherche Economiques et Sociales
Pascal Kouman, Laboratoire d'Analyse et de Politique Economiques, Borkina Faso

Presentation

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

ICTs and Regional Economic Integration: An Anticipatory Scenario for the Greater Horn of Africa

Ali Noor Mohamed, Arab Emirates University

Presentation

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

12:15 PM

Lunch (Buy/bring your own), Bernhard Center

Break

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

5. Session: Innovating Sustainable Governance in Africa: Removing Persistent Social Capital and Institutional Deficits

Mammo Muchie, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Keynote

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

6. Session: The Role of Civil Society and Elders in Governance and Conflict Resolution

Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University

Moderator

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Can Mobilizing Civil Society Accelerate Development? A Look at Experiences from Ethiopia and Other African Nations

Teshome Tadesse, South Carolina State University

Presentation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Frontier Regions and Governance Challenges: The Case of Ogaden, Ethiopia

Tibebe Eshete, Michigan State University

Presentation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Kenyan and Ethiopian Sages on Good Governance and Conflict Resolution

Gail M. Presbey, University of Detroit Mercy

Presentation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Afternoon Break

Break

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

3:15 PM

7. Session: Ethiopia’s Democratic Transition: Opposition Politics and the Role of the Diaspora

Merera Gudina Jefi, Addis Ababa University

Plenary presentation

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

4:15 PM

8. Session: Round Table: Religion and Politics

Robert Dibie, Indiana University Kokomo

Round Table Discussion

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Saturday, August 16th
8:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University
Rebecca Solomon, Western Michigan University

Opening Remarks

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

9. Session: Youth Employment Capacity and Child Labor

Donald Meyer, Western Michigan University

Moderator

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Building and Youth Capacity for Employment in Ethiopia

Robert Dibie, Indiana University Kokomo

Presentation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Determinants of Child Labor in Africa: A Study of Young South Africans

Kofi Achiampong, Western Michigan University
Wei-Chiao Huang, Western Michigan University

Presentation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Role of Over-education on Wage Determination in South Africa’s Labor Markets

Ochas Pupwe, Western Michigan University
Wei-Chiao Huang, Western Michigan University

Presentation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Coffee Break

Break

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

10. Session: Challenges and Opportunities of Transforming African Science and Technology University

Jang Gyu Lee, Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia

Plenary presentation

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

11:45 AM

Served Lunch Break, Brown Hall Area

Break

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM

11. Session : Governance Challenges of Promoting Research, Academic Diversity, Inclusiveness and Health Education

Mariam Konate, Western Michigan University

Moderator

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Challenges Facing Women in US Higher Education: The Case of Faculty of Color

Fredah Mainah, Western Michigan University

Presentation

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Health Care Delivery in Nigeria: A Case for Data Driven Health Education and Leadership in Africa

Amos O. Aduroja, Western Michigan University

Presentation

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

12. Session: Agriculture, Food Security, Nutrition and Economic Development

Wei-Chiao Huang, Western Michigan University

Moderator

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Governance and Economic Development

Daniel Teferra, University of Wisconsin- Whitewater

Presentation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Path Analysis on Association of Lodging Related Traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines of Eragrostis Tef Eragrostis Pilosa

Demeke Mewa, Addis Ababa University
Endashaw Bekele, Addis Ababa University

Presentation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Impact of Agriculture on African Civilization in the 21st Century

Andrew S. Targowski, Western Michigan University

Presentation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Significance of Whole Grain Teff for Improving Nutrition: From Injera to Ready to Eat Porridge by Using Extrusion Cooking Technology

Helen T. Zewdie, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Presentation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Towards Good Governance for Achieving Food Security in Ethiopia: Challenges and Issues

Mussie Ybabe, Addis Ababa University
Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University

Presentation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

13. Session : Round Table: Education and Health

tadesse W. Giorgis, Chicago State

Round Table Discussion

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

6:30 PM

Closing Reception and Entertainment at Bernhard Center

Break

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM