CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS

BE A CHANGE MAKER – CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES TO DAIRY BUSINESS MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MAGAZINE & WEBSITE

DAIRY BUSINESS MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MAGAZINE is the No.1 source of information for investors, managers and professionals in the dairy industry in Africa, the Middle East and globally.

Published since 2023, the magazine and this website have become the platforms for discovery, learning, and networking for the investors, managers, professionals, and other key stakeholders within the dairy industry value chain in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. 

The magazine, which is published every 3 months (4 times a year), features businesses and people in the sectors; industry and market trends; sustainable investment opportunities, as well as new technologies and innovations driving the future of the region.

In our quest to expand the scope and provide more relevant content to our readers, we have opened a new platform that welcomes outside contributors to send in articles for consideration for publication in the magazine and website.

By joining us as a contributor, you shall be contributing to the further growth of the dairy industries in the region, while also amplifying your voice as a change maker in the sector, region and beyond.

NOTE: We do not pay for article contributions, and neither do we charge contributors for their articles.

Terms and conditions will apply in order for the publisher to receive and consider the article for publishing. 

For any article contributions, please write to us at press(at)fwafrica.net, and we shall provide more information.

Guiding Principles for Contributors

1. Industry Relevance
   Content must be directly relevant to the magazine’s industry focus, offering value to investors, managers, professionals, stakeholders, and decision-makers. Submissions should reflect current trends, innovations, challenges, or best practices.
2. Originality and Authenticity
   All contributions must be original and unpublished elsewhere. Writers are expected to avoid plagiarism and submit authentic work that reflects their own insights, experiences, or research.
3. Editorial Integrity
   Content must maintain journalistic integrity. While thought leadership is encouraged, all opinions, arguments, or claims should be substantiated by credible data, case studies, or expert perspectives.
4. Non-Promotional Tone
   Articles should be informative, not advertorial. Writers must avoid overt self-promotion or brand pushing. Company or product mentions should be relevant and add value to the narrative.
5. Clarity and Professionalism
   Write clearly and concisely, using industry-appropriate language that is accessible to a professional audience. Submissions must be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
6. Respect for Word Limits and Formats
   Writers should adhere to the word count guidelines and formatting structure provided (headlines, subheads, captions, etc.). Proper referencing and image attributions are required.
7. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
   All facts, statistics, and quotations should be accurate and verifiable. Sources must be cited where applicable. Contributors are responsible for the integrity of their information.
8. Respect Deadlines
   Timely submission is essential. Writers should meet agreed-upon deadlines and respond promptly to editorial feedback and revision requests.
9. Inclusivity and Ethics
   Content must respect diversity, avoid discriminatory language, and uphold ethical communication standards. Offensive or biased material will not be accepted.
10. Collaboration with Editors
    Contributors should be open to constructive editorial changes. The editorial team reserves the right to modify content to align with the magazine’s style, tone, and standards.