WACSeries are analytical write-ups of up to 10,000 words that provide experts, researchers and practitioners a space to reflect, analyse and proffer recommendations on emerging issues in West Africa.

Benefits

WACSeries Authors will benefit from:

• Expert input and guidance to publish on WACSeries editions;
• Dissemination of WACSeries through a wide regional and international network of research institutes;
• Media engagement at local and international level to highlight paper findings;
• Press release on publication and social media campaign;
• A 10% discount on a single WACSI fee-paying training of your choice;
• Invitation to WACSI-led seminars and conferences;
• Increased visibility and exposure to West Africa research and practitioner networks.
• Increased visibility to a global audience with an interest in civil society in West Africa
• Contributing to thought-leadership on civil society and development in West Africa and having the platform to make that contribution.

THEMATIC FOCUS

1. Civil Society Resourcing and Sustainability
2. Closing Civic Space
3. Civic Leadership and Governance
4. Technology and Development 

Application materials

• Abstract (400 words max)
• Author’s Name, Affiliation, Email Address & Phone Number
• CV

Submit to: research@wacsi.org

**All final papers are subjected to a technical review. All content of papers must be original and unpublished.