CALL FOR ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS

BE A CHANGE MAKER – CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES TO SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MAGAZINE & WEBSITE

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Middle East & Africa is the No.1 publication read by users and manufacturers of paper, packaging, printing and recycling industry stakeholders in the MEA region.

Published since 2023, the magazine and this website have become the platforms for discovery, learning and networking for the investors, managers and professionals amd other key stakeholders within the industry value chain in Africa, 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 industry in 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 of publishing on the magazine and website.

By joining us as a contributor, you shall be contributing to the further growth of the food and beverage 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 on email on 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 and 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    All contributions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.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.

As a final note, the publishers of this website, magazine and other platforms rely on advertising to keep these resources and the business running

We do not expect that article contributions from suppliers of technologies, products and services to our target industries will replace adverts or similar protional activities – so we shall politely decline such requests, and ask these interested parties to consider our advertising options HERE