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Call for Papers: Reciprocity and Obligation in African Giving

The Ukarimu Centre invites abstracts for a special issue examining how obligation, reciprocity and kinship structure giving across African contexts. We particularly welcome empirical work from early-career scholars based on the continent.

Eligibility

  • Researchers at any career stage; institutional affiliation not required.
  • Abstracts of 500 words in English, French or Kiswahili.
  • Empirical, theoretical and practice-based contributions all considered.

How to apply

Submit your abstract, a short biography and institutional affiliation (if any) through the form below. Accepted authors are notified by 21 October 2026.