Call for Book Proposals

The Editorial Board of Africa Interdisciplinary Series (AIS) of Pan-Atlantic University Press is glad to announce the call for scholarly book proposals that explore and advance Africa’s positioning within the global economy, while examining the interplay between trade, migration, and digital transformation. Focusing on Africa’s integration into the global landscape, this call also seeks to highlight actionable intra-African strategies and innovations—such as African-led investments, regional collaborations, and intra-continental trade—that can strengthen Africa’s role and influence in the global arena.

This book series will address economic participation, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), global value chains, migration, and digital technologies, providing a nuanced understanding of Africa’s evolving dynamics. It will also emphasise the importance of leveraging Africa’s unique resources, indigenous knowledge systems, and creative innovations to drive sustainable development and enhance global influence.

Our objective is to create a dynamic resource that will serve as a reference for policymakers, academics, activists, and practitioners. This resource will offer actionable insights at the intersection of trade, migration, and digital transformation, shaping Africa’s global positioning while promoting development and influence.

Objective

At its core, this call for book proposal aims to address Africa’s integration into the global landscape, highlighting economic participation, the AfCFTA’s impact, global value chains, migration, and digital technologies. It includes Africa’s economic role, digital transformation, and ethical considerations, with a focus on preserving indigenous knowledge. Our objective is to create a dynamic resource that serves as a reference point for policymakers, academics, activists, and anyone interested in the intersection of trade, migration and digital transformation in positioning Africa in the global economy. The series will provide fresh insights into the intersection of trade, migration, and digital transformation and how these elements shape Africa’s positioning in the global economy. African scholars in universities within and outside the continent can submit book proposals.

Topics of Interest

We welcome contributions on a wide array of topics related to the central theme, including, but not limited to:

• Africa’s Role in Global Trade Networks: Historical and Modern Perspectives
• Examining Africa’s contributions to global trade and its evolving participation in global value chains.
• Migration and the African Diaspora
• Investigating the socio-economic impact of migration patterns and the role of the diaspora in Africa’s development and influence.
• Digital Transformation and Ethical Challenges
• Exploring how digital technologies reshape economic, social, and cultural landscapes in Africa while addressing critical ethical considerations.
• Africa’s Connectivity and Influence through Digital Platforms
• Analysing Africa’s engagement with digital platforms for trade, communication, and cultural exchange.
• Policies for Sustainable Growth
• Highlighting policy frameworks that promote equitable and sustainable economic growth in the continent.
• Digital Media Literacy and Public Empowerment
• Investigating the role of digital literacy in promoting informed participation in the digital economy.
• Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Policy Innovation
• Exploring how Africa’s youth drive entrepreneurship, policy reform, and innovation within the global economy.
• African-Based Investments and Regional Collaborations
• Examining the role of African-led investments, intra-African trade, and regional partnerships in driving economic transformation and strengthening Africa’s global positioning.

We invite authors and editors to submit proposals that align with the theme and objectives of this book series. Authors may propose single-author or multi-authored books, and editors are encouraged to submit proposals for edited volumes. We look forward to your innovative and impactful contributions to this important dialogue on Africa’s global positioning.

Submission Guidelines

Interested authors/editors are encouraged to download the book proposal form here. Proposals should clearly outline the Content,including chapter titles and a brief description of each chapter. Include major subheads if you have them. Make sure the subheads are clearly descriptive of the content, and not merely an outline. Additionally, please include a brief author biography of the author(s)/editor(s).

Completed proposals should be sent to ais@pau.edu.ng or paupress@pau.edu.ng by February 28, 2025.

Timeline:

• Book Proposal Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: March 31, 2025
• Draft Book Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
• Review and Revision Period: October 31, 2025
• Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025

Publisher

Pan-Atlantic University Press, Lagos, Nigeria.

About Africa Interdisciplinary Series

African Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) of Pan-Atlantic University Press, represents a unique contribution to Africa’s intellectual discourse by promoting interdisciplinary research that explores the intersection of business, media, philosophy, and politics. While substantial research exists within each of these fields, few publications celebrate their interplay. AIS seeks to address this gap by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed books, including authored, multi-authored, edited, and co-edited volumes, that reflect the interconnectedness of these disciplines in the African context.

The primary aim of AIS is to bridge the gaps between research, policy, and practice by publishing and disseminating works that intersect these domains, highlighting their collective contributions to Africa’s development and advancement. The groundbreaking series will encourage scholars to explore the synergies between these subject areas, offering fresh perspectives on issues facing Africa today.

Specific objectives of AIS include:

• Advancing African Solutions: To highlight African perspectives, theories, and solutions to global and local challenges, thereby contributing to Africa’s knowledge economy and advancing its intellectual autonomy.
• Promoting Interdisciplinary Scholarship: To encourage academic exploration that cuts across business, media, philosophy, and politics, facilitating research that recognises the interconnectedness of these disciplines in addressing societal challenges in Africa.
• Enhancing Intellectual Discourse: To provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to Africa’s intellectual landscape through research that informs policy and practice.

AIS Editorial Board

The AIS series is curated by an Editorial Board of distinguished scholars from across Africa. The Board provides thematic direction, ensuring that AIS publishes work that is innovative, rigorous, and aligned with the continent’s current needs. Members of the AIS Editorial Board consist of:

• Professor Ogechi Adeola, Chair of AIS Board (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Kigali, Rwanda)
• Professor Sherwat Elwan Ibrahim, Vice-Chair of AIS Board (School of Business, American University, Cairo, Egypt)
• Professor Piet Naudé (Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa)
• Professor Olatunji A. Oyeshile (Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
• Professor Kemi Ogunyemi (Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria)
• Dr. Ngozi Okpara (Associate Professor, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria)
• Dr. Dércio Tsandzana (Department of Political Science, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique)
• Dr Nwachukwu Egbunike, AIS Editor-in-Chief (Head, Pan-Atlantic University Press)

Contact Information:

For inquiries and submissions, please feel free to contact: negbunike@pau.edu.ng. We eagerly anticipate your book proposals and look forward to collaborating with you in the creation of an insightful and informative resource.