COMESA and Partners to Host Second Edition of the IRSK Annual Conference

 


The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in collaboration with the International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK), the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) based at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa will host the Second Annual IRSK Conference.

The conference will take place on 20 – 22 November 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Themed "Fostering Integration and Cooperation in the COMESA Region through International Relations and Diplomacy, this second edition of the IRSK Annual Conference represents an exciting convergence of theory and practice in international relations and diplomacy and seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the promotion of peace, stability, and prosperity in the COMESA region.

The conference will bring together key stakeholders, including government officials, diplomats, policymakers, scholars, business leaders, media, and civil society from the COMESA region and beyond. 

It will feature a blend of insightful keynotes, roundtable discussions, research presentations, book launches, workshops, and networking events all designed to foster collaboration and facilitate knowledge sharing among participants."

With close to 200 participants from over 30 countries expected to attend, the IRSK Annual Conference is poised to be a landmark event for stakeholders within the COMESA region. 

The participants will include a mix of seasoned experts and emerging voices in international relations and diplomacy, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives and experiences. 

The objective of this conference is to explore possible solutions to the multifaceted challenges and competing priorities that the region faces by facilitating discussions and outcomes that are truly holistic and inclusive.

From the 1st Joint conference held in 2023, the 30 papers presented were published by COMESA in a special edition while other papers were published in the African Journal on Conflict Resolution by ACCORD.

Registration for the conference is now open to participants and tickets can be purchased online https://gig.co.ke/event/gev_830/ticket/ Participants are responsible for all their logistics including flights, accommodation and visa.

The conference's outcomes shall be converted into actionable strategies and policies that will help pave the way for a more integrated and prosperous COMESA region. 

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