First Announcement

Dear friends,

The 2008 Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM) Conference will take place from September 8th to the 12th in Durban, South Africa at the International Convention Centre (ICC). The Conference is being organised by the Education Management Association of South Africa (EMASA) with t he theme:

Think Globally Act Locally: A Challenge to Education Leaders

The isiZulu proverb Lomhlaba Unzima, Lohmhlaba (this world is a harsh place, this world) describes a world where illumination has not yet reached all of us. We now have the opportunity to influence this harsh place, this world, trough education and this is why this conference is of the utmost importance. In true African tradition the 2008 Durban CCEAM Conference, which is one of the most important international and Commonwealth events in the area of Educational Administration, Management and Leadership, promises to offer each and every delegate a little wisdom.

I am therefore anxiously awaiting your arrival in Durban where - as the Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery meet to form something truly spectacular there may be a true meeting of minds. This meeting, I believe, will ultimately impact on South Africas 12 million learners, 366 000 teachers and 28 000 schools but also your own unique part of the Commonwealth and the world.

Tom Bisschoff [email protected]
Chair CCEAM Conference Committee