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GOING TO GHANA! Located in West Africa, Ghana is not just the gateway to Africa but the center of great civilization. All of its ten regions have rich culture and history. The capital, Accra stretches along the Atlantic Ocean and boasts of glittering beaches, monumental buildings, museums, libraries, sights, galleries, heritage and other beautiful tourist attraction sites to enjoy. But you cannot go to Ghana and not visit Cape Coast. Forever haunted by the ghosts of the past, Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana is one of the most culturally significant spots in Africa. The city opens to the serene and awesome vastness of the Atlantic Ocean and is dotted with castles and forts built by various European powers the 16th and 19th century. The city is the home of Elmina Castle, the oldest and for many centuries the largest European building constructed in tropical Africa. Walking around the Fort William and Fort Victoria located on the top of hills among several other museums and getting to know about the interesting environment of Cape Coast is an exciting adventure. At Cape Coast, you will also visit the largest slave-trading center in West Africa – the Cape Coast Castle. There is more to Cape Coast than the haunting memories and the heart wrenching experience of Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The city also comes pretty much alive for the celebration of the Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) and the Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival. The 12th ICPA will select and recommend the best papers for publication in the following journals subject to blind reviews: Public Administration Review (PAR), Chinese Public Administration (CPA) and Chinese Public Administration Review (CPAR). Looking forward to meeting you all at 12th ICPA & 1st ISWAS! November 14-17, 2017, Accra & Cape Coast, Ghana Conference Website: www.icpa-uestc.cn；www.aspanet.org .

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