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NKAFU POLICY INSTITUTE

NKAFU POLICY INSTITUTE ... an independent think tank in Cameroon, an initiative of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

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Peter Burgess

Gmail Peter Burgess Join the open Think Tank - Submit an Article Obed Fung Sat, May 10, 2014 at 3:10 AM Reply-To: nkafu@foretiafoundation.org To: peterbnyc@gmail.com Having trouble viewing this email? Click here NKAFU POLICY INSTITUTE Independence ~ In-depth ~ Insights Dear Peter,

The Nkafu Policy Institute, an independent think-tank at the foundation invites you to contribute scholarly on addressing the socioeconomic challenges facing Cameroon and Africa. See below...

Join the open Think Tank in Cameroon - Submit an Article

The Nkafu Policy Institute (Nkafu) publishes timely commentaries on issues facing Africa's socioeconomic development, sharp analyses of global issues, and on-the-ground dispatches from all parts of the world. We also are interested in pieces that explore the intersection of development policy and culture, dispatches from civic movements involved in the promotion of human rights, gender equality and the equitable distribution of resources.

Nkafu encourages unsolicited contributions, including op-eds of 600-800 words and longer commentaries up to 2,000 words. In some instances, submissions may be published on our blog. As a nonprofit and policy institute that exists to be a resource for scholars, activists, and progressives, Nkafu does not have the resources to pay contributors. We usually do not reprint pieces published elsewhere.

Style Guidelines

We value strong writing that avoids jargon and makes clear points in concise language. We urge our writers to open with a compelling hook that may include vivid anecdotes to attract readers' interest, to use the active voice whenever possible, and to close with concluding remarks. Your article should be a clean copy without visible track changes. Quotations should be incorporated into paragraphs rather than set aside as block quotes. Please do not include bulleted lists. Sometimes long blocks of text can be broken up into subsections for easier web reading; in those cases use headings to title the sections.

Nkafu does not use footnotes or endnotes. Instead, please hyperlink all relevant sources. It is especially important to include a hyperlink for specific numbers, quotations, and observations or facts that aren't common knowledge. If you cannot use a hyperlink, for example in citing a book, then give relevant information such as the author and title in the text. Use English or French language sources when available; other languages are acceptable where necessary. Although we scrutinize all submissions carefully, authors are ultimately responsible for the factual accuracy of their contributions.

Inquiries and Submissions

Please submit a finished piece in the form of a word document by attachment to Obed Fung: ofung@foretiafoundation.org. Include a note indicating the relevance of your piece to Nkafu. If your piece is time-sensitive, please signal that in the subject line and text of your e-mail. Please include a 1-2 sentence byline with your article.

If you are a new Nkafu contributor, please send representative writing samples (or web links to them) and a CV along with your inquiry. Your inquiry should be brief and explain why your piece is suitable for Nkafu.

We look forward to your participation as Nkafu strives to expand scholarship on Africa's socioeconomic development.

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Dr. Foretia and his wife Lenora established the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation to catalyze Africa's economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The foundation works in partnership with local governments, policy makers, private enterprises, civil society organizations as well as development partners to expand the resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners in addition to improving individual livelihoods.

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