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Challenges in the Era of Globalization - iaabd

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<strong>Challenges</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Era</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Globalization</strong><br />

Edited by Emmanuel Obuah<br />

While some papers focused on specific issues <strong>in</strong> different countries <strong>in</strong> Africa, o<strong>the</strong>rs dealt with issues that<br />

affect <strong>the</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ent as a whole. Yet, some papers and presentations exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> impacts and challenges<br />

<strong>of</strong> specific global phenomena/issues or processes on Africa. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> diversity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> papers <strong>in</strong><br />

this volume also reflects <strong>the</strong> copious academic versatility and multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary background <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

contributors. The Journal <strong>of</strong> African Bus<strong>in</strong>ess (JAB) is <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> IAABD. I encourage<br />

you to submit your articles for consideration for publication <strong>in</strong> JAB. The IAABD peer reviewed<br />

Proceed<strong>in</strong>gs has become an important source for o<strong>the</strong>r academic journals seek<strong>in</strong>g for potential research<br />

articles on Africa for publication. While <strong>the</strong> reviewers pa<strong>in</strong>stak<strong>in</strong>gly did <strong>the</strong>ir work, <strong>the</strong> authors are<br />

responsible for <strong>the</strong> views and conclusions expressed <strong>in</strong> this volume.<br />

It has been an honor and privilege to serve IAABD <strong>in</strong> various capacities, particularly as <strong>the</strong> Proceed<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Editor. I owe great gratitude to several <strong>in</strong>dividuals who contributed <strong>in</strong> various ways to <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> this<br />

conference and to <strong>the</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> this volume. I am very grateful to all <strong>the</strong> authors who submitted <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

papers and whose papers are conta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> this volume. I am particularly thankful to <strong>the</strong> Program Chair,<br />

Dr. Emmanuel Cleeve and <strong>the</strong> track chairs for undergo<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>stak<strong>in</strong>g and tedious review process <strong>of</strong><br />

all <strong>the</strong> papers and shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> thoughts with <strong>the</strong> various authors.<br />

I also wish to thank <strong>the</strong> Local Steer<strong>in</strong>g committee for <strong>the</strong>ir tireless efforts <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g this conference a<br />

success. F<strong>in</strong>ally, I am especially thankful to Chris Eny<strong>in</strong>da, <strong>the</strong> President <strong>of</strong> IAABD for giv<strong>in</strong>g me <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to serve. And to all <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> current IAABD Executive Committee, I thank you for<br />

<strong>the</strong> opportunity to serve <strong>in</strong> my present capacity and for your unfl<strong>in</strong>ch<strong>in</strong>g support.<br />

Emmanuel Ezi Obuah, Ph.D, LLM<br />

Proceed<strong>in</strong>gs Editor.<br />

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