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General conference information
1. 7th Population Association of Southern Africa Conference
Theme: Population Movements and the Development Paradigm in Southern Africa Sustainability
Limpopo, Venda – South Africa, 11-13th July 2012
Pre-conference. Zimbabwe Open University, 8&9 July 2012
Regular Delegates
All regular delegates are requested to notify PASA of their intention to attend the conference or
preconference by 15 June 2012. The attached registration forms with proof of payment must be
faxed or emailed to PASA.
Regular delegates conference registration Fees:
R1250.00 for PASA members,
R1500.00 for non- members
Regular Delegates (All) pre-conference fee: R400.00
Student Delegates
All student delegates are requested to complete registration forms and send them to PASA.
Sponsored students delegate will be contacted by PASA to inform them about the outcome. Non-
sponsored Student delegates are treated as regular delegates. Unfortunately PASA will award full
sponsorship to a select number of Students who have submitted abstracts, and partial sponsorship
(registration fee waiver) to other presenting students who did not qualify for full sponsorship. All
students who have submitted applications by 10 May 2012 will be contacted by 15 June 2012 about
sponsorship.
Conference Registration fee for Student delegates R600.00
Student Delegates pre-conference Fee: R400.00
UAPS Delegates
All funded UAPS Delegates will be notified about their sponsorship by 15 June 2012. Unfortunately
UAPS Delegates who did not receive funding will be treated as Regular Delegates
Accepted Abstracts: Paper Presentations.
The authors of all accepted abstracts have been contacted by now and letters of invitation have
been dispatched. Should it happen that you have not received any response, urgently contact Thabo
at secretary@popsouthernafrica.co.za Delegates are requested to confirm if they will be attending.
Full papers are expected by 13 June 2012.
Poster Presentations and Exhibition Guidelines
2. All Poster Presenters are requested to submit a sample of their presentation by 13 June 2012. The
sample should either be in Microsoft Power Point or PDF. All posters will be displayed from the 11 th
– 12th July. The Poster Board surface will accommodate posters 97 cm wide and a maximum of 160
cm in height.
Conference Programme (11- 13 July 2012, Venda)
The conference programme is being finalized as delegates are still confirming their attendance. A
draft programme will be placed on the PASA website on the 10 June 2012
Pre-Conference Programme (8 & 9 July 2012, Zimbabwe)
The pre-conference programme for the M & E workshop on the 8 January has been confirmed and is
attached in this email and also available online. The workshop programme for day 2 by Dr Peter
Mudungwe (Migration Workshop, 9 July) will be confirmed soon and will be posted online as soon as
it is made available.
Exhibitors
All exhibitors are requested to contact PASA at events@popsouthernafrica.co.za by 20 June 2012
should they need information about exhibition tables and handing out materials at the PASA
conference.
Accommodation
All delegates are requested to book accommodation urgently. Information about accommodation in
Zimbabwe (for those delegates who will be attending the Pre-conference workshop 8-9 July) and
Venda (Conference, 11-13 July) is attached. For assistance in booking and locating accommodation
contact Segun (email: segun.obadire@univen.ac.za , Cell: (+27) 079 1053 928) and Portia (email:
lpsingo@webmail.co.za , Cell: (+27) 076 512 2270 or (+27) 015 962 8680). Accommodation for ALL
funded delegates (selected students and UAPS delegates) will be processed by PASA and notification
will be send to them accordingly.
Transport
PASA and University of Venda will organize transport to pick up delegates from the Harare Airport
(those attending the pre-conference workshop in Zimbabwe) and Polokwane airport (those
attending the Conference in Venda). For those who have made flight arrangements forward your
arrival time, Name and Surname and contact details to Segun (segun.obadire@univen.ac.za). All
other transport logistics (unless funded or stated above) is the responsibility of delegates. Segun can
assist with advice on how to plan your flights and road trips.
Meals
Pre-conference Open University of Zimbabwe (8-9 July)
3. 8 July 2012 9 July 2012
Tea Break Tea Break
Lunch Lunch
Conference Meals, University of Venda, Venda (11-13 July)
11 July 2012 12 July 2012 13 July 2012 (Population
Celebration Day)
Tea Break Tea Break Te Break
Lunch Lunch Lunch and End of Conference
Tea Break Tea Break/Official End of
delegate presentations
Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Gala Dinner
The Gala dinner will be held on the 11 July 2012 at the Khorombi Hotel in Venda. Attendance is open
to all delegates and is free of charge. The venue accommodates a maximum of 150 deleates.
Delegates are requested to indicate on the registration form if they will be attending the Gala
Dinner. The dress code for the gala dinner is formal / smart casual. Among other activities, the
purpose of the Gala Dinner is to introduce the new PASA Council for the 2012/2013 season as well as
to award student prices.
PASA Membership and Annual General Meeting
PASA membership is open to all delegates, R350 for non-students and R150 for students. Being a
member of PASA enables delegates to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on the 11 July
2012, 16:30 at the University of Venda. Members are allowed to vote and to be nominated for a
position in the PASA Council. The new PASA Council will be introduced on the 11 July 7pm at the
Gala Dinner.
Attachments in this email;
1. A list of hotels in Venda (Thohoyandou) and
2. A list of hotels in Zimbabwe
3. A Map of Venda
4. 4. Conference Registration Forms
5. Pre-conference workshop programme
For further information visit the PASA website www.popsouthernafrica.co.za
For any information or clarity contact:
Segun Odadire: segun.obadire@univen.ac.za , Cell: (+27) 079 1053 928)
Portia: lpsingo@webmail.co.za , Cell: (+27) 076 512 2270 or (+27) 015 962 8680).