[Discussion] CONF./CFP- International Conference on Nomadism, Ulaanbaatar, Aug. 9-14, 2004

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From: Joerg Janzen <Dr.JoergJanzen@gmx.de>
Subject: CONF./CFP- International Conference on Nomadism, Ulaanbaatar, Au=
g.
9-14, 2004

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CONF./CFP- International Conference on Nomadism, Ulaanbaatar, Aug. 9-14,=20
2004

First Announcement and Call for Papers

International Conference

"Dialog between Cultures and Civilizations: Present State and Perspective=
s
of Nomadism in a Globalizing World"

August 9-14, 2004
Ulaanbatar / Mongolia

Target Groups:

Leading researchers on pastoral nomadism / mobile livestock keeping as we=
ll
as experienced rural development specialists / pasture management experts
from development organizations and policy making institutions.

Aim of the Conference:

The presentations shall exclusively deal with recent empirical in depth
research on pastoral nomadism / mobile livestock keeping and the rapidly
changing conditions for living and production of pastoral societies in a
globalizing world as well as approaches, results and problems of rural
development projects dealing with pastoral nomadism / mobile livestock
keeping, pasture management etc.

The present economic, socio-cultural, political, legal and ecological
situation and major problems of pastoral population groups from countries
all over the world where pastoral nomadism / mobile livestock keeping sti=
ll
plays an important role shall be discussed and compared. New concepts of
rural development and pasture management and their suitability in differe=
nt
regions of the world shall be discussed between scientists, development
experts and policy makers.

Results:

Publication of a comprehensive book about the present state and=20
perspectives
of pastoral nomadism / mobile livestock keeping in a globalizing world wi=
th
practice oriented recommendations for development planners and policy=20
makers
for a sustainable development in the rural / pastoral regions of the worl=
d
resulting in an "Ulaanbaatar Declaration on Development Perspectives of
Pastoral Nomadism in a Globalizing World".

Location:

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia / National University of Mongolia (NUM)
Building 1 - Dogo-Hall
Opening Ceremony in Government House

Time:

August 9-14, 2004 (including 3 days of excursion)

Conference Fee:

250$ US for Non-Mongolians; 50$ US for Mongolians. The fee has to be=20
paid in
cash at the registration desk in DOGO-Hall, NUM-Building 1 on Monday, 9
August 2004 from 9.00-12.00h. The fee covers: Conference participation,
conference folder with printed abstracts, food, accommodation for foreign
guests, airport shuttle, 3 days of excursion

Sponsors (So Far):

 - UNESCO - International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilization=
s
(IISNC)
 - National University of Mongolia (NUM) - Center For Development Researc=
h
(CDR)

 - German Technical Cooperation (GTZ)
Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM)
 - Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC)
Commission on Nomadic Peoples (IUAES)
 - Mongolian Government / Ministry of Education

 - Free University of Berlin (FUB)

Conference Coordinators

Prof. Dr. J=F6rg Janzen, Director
Center of Development Research (CDR)
National University of Mongolia
CIM-Integrated Expert
P. O. Box 46a-616
Ulaanbaatar 210646
Mongolia
Tel/fax: (+976-11) 329373
Mobile (+976) 99114245
E-Mail: Dr.JoergJanzen@gmx.de or CDR-NUM@gmx.de

Dr. Jadamba Tsolmon, Head of International Relations of IISNC
International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations (IISNC)
6th floor, Soyol Tov Orgoo,
Sukhbaatar sq.3
Post Office- 20A
Ulaanbaatar-11, Mongolia
Tel/fax: (+976-11) 329624
Tel: (+976-11) 267827/ 327284
Mobile: (+976) 99119024
E-mail: nomcivts@magicnet.mn
website: www.nomadic.mn

Instructions for Participants

Papers or posters

Topics for papers to be presented at the Conference as well as themes for
posters to be displayed at the poster session have to be sent to one of t=
he
two above mentioned addresses of the Conference Organizers. A scientific
commission will decide which topics will be accepted for presentation.

Deadline for the submission of topics for panel papers and poster
presentations: 15 April 2004

Deadline for the submission of abstracts (not more than one A4 page): 1=20
June
2004

Deadline for the submission of final papers (see also attached instructio=
ns
for authors): 1 July 2004

Speaking time

For each panel contribution the maximum speaking time is 20 minutes plus =
10
minutes for discussion

Poster Session

For each poster presentation one pin board with a size of DIN A0 (110cm=20
high
x 95 cm wide) will be available

Instructions to Authors

Submission of Manuscripts: The original typescript, two copies and an IBM
compatible floppy disk should be sent to one of the two following=20
addresses:

Prof. Dr. J=F6rg Janzen, Director
CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH (CDR)
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MONGOLIA
CIM-Integrated Expert
P. O. Box 46a-616
Ulaanbaatar 210646
Mongolia
Tel/fax: (+976-11) 329373
Mobile (+976) 99114245
E-Mail: Dr.JoergJanzen@gmx.de

Dr. Jadamba Tsolmon, Head of International Relations of IISNC
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF NOMADIC CIVILIZATIONS (IISNC)
6th floor, Soyol Tov Orgoo,
Sukhbaatar sq.3
Post Office- 20A
Ulaanbaatar-11, Mongolia
Tel/fax: (+976-11) 329624
Tel: (+976-11) 267827/ 327284
Mobile: (+976) 99119024
E-mail: nomcivts@magicnet.mn
website: www.nomadic.mn

Please take care to label all disks with titles of contents and principle
author's surname.

Preparation of Paper:

Papers are published in English, and manuscripts must be submitted in=20
English.

Papers should be typewritten and double spaced throughout (including=20
tables,
legends and footnotes), on one side of A4 (297 x 215 mm) paper with a=20
margin
of 2.5 cm all round. The position of tables and illustrations should be
indicated in the text; tables and legends for illustrations should be typ=
ed
separately at the end of the manuscript. Maps should be attached separate=
ly
in a maximum format of A4 paper. All maps and figures should be in black=20
and
white. For each contribution up to four photos in black and white will be
accepted. All photos, maps and figures should be delivered in a digital=20
file
(WORD-Document or PDF-File).

a. Abstracts: The abstract should not exceed 1 page on A4 paper, and shou=
ld
be intelligible to the general reader without reference to the main text.
b. Keywords: A selection of up to 6 keywords should be supplied.
c. References: References should be listed alphabetically at the end of t=
he
paper, arranged as in the following examples:

Janzen J. 1986. Nomads in the Sultanate of Oman: Tradition and Developmen=
t
in Dhofar. (Westview Press), Boulder and London.

Casimir M.J. 2001. Of Lions, Herders and Conservationists: Brief Notes on
the Gir Forest National Park I Gujarat (Western India). Nomadic Peoples,
(NS) 5: 154-162.

Karlin S., Chakraborty R., Williams P.T. and Mathew S. 1983. Structural
Exploratory Data Analysis (SEDA) of finger ridge count inheritance: I.=20
Major
gene index, mid-parental correlation and offspring between-parents functi=
on
in 125 South Indian Families. American Journal of Physical Anthropology,=20
62:
377-396.

d. Citations: Citations in the text should follow these examples: Janzen=20
and
Bazargur (2003), or (Janzen and Bazargur, 2003). When a citation has more
than two authors, the citation (Miller et al., 1993) should be used.
e. Footnotes: Footnotes should be avoided.

Preliminary Conference Program

Monday, 9 August
National University / Building 1 / Dogo-Hall
9.00-12.00 Registration
Ulaanbaatar Hotel

12.00 Lunch
Government Building

13.30-14.40 Opening Ceremony, National University / Building 1 / Dogo-Hal=
l
Different Speakers of Organizing Institutions and Government Officials
14.00 1st Key-note Speech: Representative of a Scientific Institution
14.20 2nd Key-note Speech: Representative of a Development Organization

15.10 Coffee Break

15.30-18.50 Session I: Present State and Perspectives of Pastoral Nomadis=
m
in Subsaharan Africa
15.30-17.30 Presentations
17.30-17.50 Coffee Break
17.50-18.50 Presentations

19.30 Reception

Tuesday, 10 August
National University / Building 1 / Dogo-Hall
9.00-17.50 Session II:  Present State and Perspectives of Pastoral Nomadi=
sm
in Northern Africa, Western and Southern Asia

9.00-10.30 Presentations
10.30 Coffee Break
10.50-12.20 Presentations
12.30-14.00 Lunch Break

14.00-16.00 Presentations
16.00-16.20 Coffee Break
16.20-17.50 Presentations

18.00-19.15 Tumen Ikh Folklore Theatre

19.30 Dinner

Wednesday, 11 August
National University / Building 1 / Dogo-Hall
9.00-12.00 Session III: Present State and Perspectives of Pastoral Nomadi=
sm
in Central Asia

9.00-10.30 Presentations
10.30-10.50 Coffee Break
10.50-12.20 Presentations

12.20-13.45 Lunch Break
National University / Building 1 / Dogo-Hall

13.45-15.45 Session IV: Present State and Perspectives of Pastoral Nomadi=
sm
in Other Regions of the World

13.45-15.45 Presentations

15.45-16.05 Coffee Break

16.05-17.30 Working Groups

17.30-17.50 Coffee Break

17.50-19.00 Presentation of Results of Working Groups, Final Discussion o=
f
Major Findings and Formulation of Recommendations for an "Ulaanbaatar
Declaration on Development Perspectives of Pastoral Nomadism in a
Globalizing World"

19.00-19.30 Closing Ceremony
Ulaanbaatar Hotel

20.00-22.00 Reception

Excursion to Tuv and Uvurkhangai Aimag

Thursday, 12 August
8.00-19.00 Visit to Pastoral Nomads in Tuv-Aimag
(Accommodation in Mongolian Yurts)

Friday, 13 August
9.00-18.00 Visit to Khar Khorin and Erdenesu, the Ancient Capital of
Chinngis Khan and to Nomadic Encampments
(Accommodation in Mongolian Yurts)

Saturday, 14 August
8.00-19.00 Visit to Nomadic Encampments, Recent Street Settlements and to
the Preshewalski Horse Project of Hustai Nuruu
(Return  to Ulaanbaatar)