Conference Objectives
- Critically examine macroeconomic policy frameworks driving sustainable growth across African economies
- Showcase current empirical research on poverty reduction, inequality, and human capital development in Africa
- Encourage South-South and North-South research collaborations addressing Africa’s unique development challenges
- Evaluate the role of digital technologies and fintech in expanding African financial inclusion
- Explore how climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies intersect with economic development on the continent
- Bridge the gap between academic research outputs and actionable policy recommendations for African governments and institutions
Who Should Attend
We welcome development economists, trade ministry officials, NGO practitioners and graduate students writing dissertations.
- Development economists specializing in African markets and regional economic communities
- Policymakers and government officials from African ministries of finance, planning, and trade
- Representatives from multilateral institutions such as the African Development Bank, IMF, and World Bank
- Graduate students and early-career researchers pursuing dissertations on African economic development
- NGO professionals and development practitioners working on poverty alleviation and social programs
- Private sector investors and entrepreneurs engaged in African emerging markets
- Journalists and media professionals covering African economic affairs and global development issues
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 35th International Conference on African Economics and Development in Mississauga offers several tiers designed to accommodate academics, practitioners, and students at different career stages and budgetary levels. Whether you are attending as a paper presenter, a policymaker seeking to engage with the latest research, or a student exploring the field, there is a registration option crafted for your needs. All listed registration fees are inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you register.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Author Registration – US$499 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
- Regular Author Registration – US$599 If the early bird deadline has been missed, authors can opt for the regular registration process.
- Listener Registration – US$499 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
What Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Presentation opportunity for eligible authors and speakers
- Certificate of participation or presentation for eligible registered participants
- Networking access
- Conference photo session
- Official registration confirmation
- Invitation letter support for eligible registered participants
- Refreshments or meal items as confirmed in the final venue package
Invitation Letter Support
Upon successful registration for the 35th International Conference on African Economics and Development in Mississauga, Canada, participants may request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This letter confirms your acceptance and participation status, providing essential documentation for travel planning, institutional leave applications, and funding requests from sponsoring bodies or universities.
To obtain your invitation letter, participants must have completed registration and, where applicable, received confirmation of abstract or paper acceptance. The secretariat processes requests promptly, and the letter includes the conference dates, venue address, and your role as presenter or attendee.
Please be advised that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters to support your visa application to Canada, the issuance of such a letter does not in any way guarantee the granting of a visa or entry permission by Canadian immigration authorities. All visa decisions rest solely with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance and comply with all relevant immigration requirements.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person. If your visa is refused, you get 50% off one new registration for a later edition in your name.
- Your invitation letter is emailed within 3 to 5 business days after your payment is verified.
- You arrange your own visa, travel and accommodation.
Call for Papers – 35th International Conference on African Economics and Development
The 35th edition invites original, unpublished scholarly contributions that advance understanding of economic development across African nations and regions. Submissions from diverse methodological traditions (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods) are equally encouraged, provided they offer substantive insights into the African development experience.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Mississauga, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa
- African Continental Free Trade Area impacts
- Mobile money and financial inclusion
- Agricultural productivity and food security
- Chinese investment and African development
- Informal economies and labor markets
- Climate finance and green transitions
- Diaspora remittances and household welfare
- Natural resource governance and Dutch disease
- Education, skills, and demographic dividend
- Debt sustainability in African economies
- Urbanization and infrastructure financing
Paper and Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers or professional practice presentations.
All submissions are reviewed before acceptance. Submitted work should be original and not previously published.
For the 35th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Informal economies and labor markets, Natural resource governance and Dutch disease or Debt sustainability in African economies.
| Submission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Abstract | A concise summary of the research, case study or presentation topic |
| Full Paper | A complete academic or professional paper |
| Case Study | A practical business, management or economic case analysis |
| Review Paper | A literature-based research or industry review |
| Professional Presentation | A practice-based presentation from professional experience |
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions must be original and relevant to the conference theme.
- Abstracts should clearly describe the purpose, method, findings and relevance of the work.
- Full papers should normally be between 4 and 12 pages.
- Authors must complete registration after acceptance to confirm participation.
Peer Review Details
All full paper submissions to the 35th International Conference on African Economics and Development undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by economists and development scholars with regional expertise in African studies. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of methodological soundness, originality of contribution, relevance to conference themes, and the quality of evidence and argumentation presented.
To know more about our peer review details, visit here.
Submission Form
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of excellence, with their work spotlighted in the conference’s official post-event communications and promoted across the organizing committee’s international academic networks for maximum scholarly visibility.
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for consideration in a partnering peer-reviewed journal focused on African economic development, offering authors an accelerated pathway to publication and significantly amplifying the real-world policy and academic impact of their research.
35th International Conference on African Economics and Development – April 21, 2027 – Mississauga, Canada
[Registration starts 9 AM, Gate closes 9:30 AM]
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote session |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Technical Session 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technical Session 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion and audience Q&A |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate distribution and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking session |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Conference Terms
- Name or spelling changes to an issued invitation letter cost US$50.
- A notarized invitation letter is an optional extra service (US$100), sent within 10 business days after payment. It supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval.
Terms and ConditionsRefund PolicyNotarized Invitation Letter
Disclaimer
- The 35th International Conference on African Economics and Development is a multidisciplinary forum welcoming research at the intersection of economics, political science, sociology, environmental studies, and related fields — submissions are not restricted to a single discipline provided they engage substantively with African economic development themes.
- Acceptance of an abstract or full paper does not constitute confirmation of physical attendance; participants are required to complete formal registration and remit applicable fees to secure their place at the conference and have their work included in the official program and proceedings.
- Registered delegates are encouraged but not contractually obligated to attend every session; however, presenters are expected to be present for their designated panel and are requested to notify the organizing committee in advance if unforeseen circumstances prevent their participation.