The New Security Foundation, in partnership with the Government of Kenya, has issued a Call for Papers for ‘The Africa Forum on Business and Security.’

The forum aims to bring African and international businesses, political leaders, NGOs, IGOs, academics and experts together for a discussion about the key security issues facing African economies. The forum will be held at the LAICO Regency Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, September 13-14, 2012.

It will examine the nature of modern security and its implications for African countries, organisations and businesses. It will also analyse a range of new threats and vulnerabilities and consider the strategies, policies and technologies that can create effective solutions. A key feature of the forum will be a focus on new initiatives to unite African businesses and organisations in creating a stable security environment that encourages growth.

The forum will cover a wide range of themes and sectors, including cyber and information security, infrastructure, threats to the financial services sector, transport, tourism, food, water and energy security.

The organisers would also be interested to hear suggestions for other relevant topics for discussion and will consider these along with responses to the call for papers.