Ahead of its 11th Annual Conference scheduled for September 4 and 5, 2024, in Lagos, members of Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) have called for paper abstracts addressing the theme: ‘Digital Communication and Governance in Africa.’

The association observed use of digital communication has grown exponentially in Africa, with a multiplier impact on processes, people and governance across various sectors of the continent. This growth has brought about new opportunities where governments leverage digital tools to offer and communicate an array of public services, making them more accessible and efficient.

The conference aims to interrogate intersections of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, communication and governance in Africa and will feature a special panel themed: ‘Reimagining Artificial Intelligence in Communication and Governance.’

ACSPN invites intellectual contributions from members/potential members, other interested individuals, local and international organisations, associations, institutions, agencies, the private sector and policy makers in dissecting this issue at its 11th annual conference.

Participants are encouraged to explore theoretical, conceptual, and contextual issues in the areas of digital communication agenda and Nigeria’s transformation related areas under the theme.

ACSPN welcomes papers (academic contributions, case studies or special presentations that are products of collaborative, original and innovative empirical studies or professional experiences) that address thought-provoking issues relevant to the conference theme.

Papers should reflect but not restricted to these sub-themes: Digital communication and governance policies in Africa; Digital communication, transparency and accountability in governance in Africa; The future of digital communication and governance in Africa; Digital platforms, democratization and participatory governance in Africa; Digital communication, E-governance and public service delivery in Africa; Digital communication, Digital inclusion and governance in Africa; Digital communication, Cybersecurity and governance in Africa; Digital communication, political engagement in Africa; Digital communication, governance; Policy, regulation, digital communication and governance in Africa; AI and governance in Africa; AI, Digital Communication, and Governance; IoT and transformation of governance in Africa.

Others are: Big Data and transformation of governance in Africa; Digital innovation and Nigeria’s transformation; Digital disruption and governance in Africa; Media, Digital communication technologies and governance in Africa; Gender, Digital communication and governance in Africa; Digital Communication and power relations in Africa; Digital Communication, Public Relations and governance in Africa; Digital Communication, Advertising, and governance in Africa and AI and Digital Advertising

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