The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Meles Zenawi Leadership Academy

Call for Papers
th
4 National Research Conference
“State Building, Democratization, and Leadership”
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Meles Zenawi Leadership Academy will host the 4 th National
Research Conference in “Democratization and Change Leadership”, Addis Ababa, April 21-22, 2021. The two
days conference will provide a platform for academics including students, practitioners, researchers and
government officials. In the conference, a plenary for academics and practitioners is envisioned, where
original researches and ideas from theory, practice and case study presentations on various aspects of the
Democratization and Change Leadership in Ethiopia would be accommodated.
The organizers therefore cordially encourage academics and practitioners to submit original research abstracts
on the theme of the conference and the following areas, but not limited to:
1. Leadership Practices and Challenges to Sustain Effective Change in Ethiopia.
2. The 21st Century Leadership and Politics in Ethiopia.
3. Perceptions and Practices of the “MEDEMER” Concept in Transforming Ethiopia.
4. Development, Prosperity, and Leadership in Ethiopia (New Trends and Sustainability).
5. Federalism Practices and Challenges in Ethiopia.
6. Leadership and Consolidating Democracy in Ethiopia (Perceptions and Practices).
7. Ethiopian Macroeconomic Trends, Challenges, and Prospects (Leadership Role).
8. Ethiopian Renaissance, Climate Resilient Green Economy, and Leadership.
9. Nation-State-Building Practices in Ethiopia (Achievements and Challenges).
10. Youth Employment, the Labor Market and Leadership in Ethiopia.
11. Ethiopian Water Resource Development and Leadership.
12. The Democratization Process of Ethiopia (The Role of Media, Political Parties, and Civil
Societies).
13.Contemporary Issues in Africa’s Development and Society (Terrorism, Conflict Resolution, Border
Closures, Immigration, Trade, State and Nation Building).
14. Modern and Indigenous Leadership Practices in Ethiopia.
15. Leadership Trends in Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management in Ethiopia.
16. Other Related and Cross-Cutting Issues.
Submission of Abstracts:
Abstracts for submission should contain between 150-250 words and clearly indicate title and description of the
research (objectives, methods used, major results, and implications).
Important Dates
 Abstracts should be submitted before March 5, 2021.
 Notification of acceptance will be before March 15, 2021.
 Final research paper submission deadline is March 30, 2021.
 Power Point Presentation (PPT) Slides submission will be before April 12, 2021.
 Conference Day will be on April 21-22, 2021.
The Abstracts should be sent to the Office of Research Affairs at FDRE MZLA via email Tilahun_ak@yahoo.com
or mogeslog@yahoo.com. For further information you may call on: 0918704829 or 0914710293.
Note: In the abstract name, affiliation, and contact details of the author(s) has to be indicated on a separate page. Abstracts that are
currently under review or previously published are not acceptable. There will be a modest payment for the research paper to be
presented at the intended conference.
January 12, 2021
Addis Ababa-Ethiopia