Conference Objectives
- Advance original scholarship on African macroeconomic policy, fiscal sustainability, and monetary system reform
- Facilitate cross-regional dialogue on structural transformation, industrialization, and value chain integration within Africa
- Examine the role of climate finance, green economies, and environmental governance in shaping African development pathways
- Strengthen research networks linking African universities, diaspora scholars, and international development institutions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of regional economic communities such as the AU, ECOWAS, and SADC in driving continental integration
- Promote evidence-driven policy recommendations that address inequality, youth unemployment, and gender-based economic exclusion across African nations
Who Should Attend
Participants include academic economists, finance ministry staff, regional trade body representatives and doctoral candidates.
- Academic economists and development studies researchers specializing in African economies
- African government officials and finance ministry representatives engaged in economic planning
- Staff and analysts from multilateral development banks and international financial institutions
- Representatives of African regional economic communities and continental trade bodies
- NGO leaders and civil society advocates working on poverty reduction and social equity in Africa
- Doctoral candidates and early-career researchers focused on African political economy or development finance
- Private sector investors, impact finance professionals, and business leaders operating in African markets
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 42nd International Conference on African Economics and Development offers several participation tiers, each carefully structured to reflect the different needs of academics, policymakers, and development practitioners joining us in Oshawa. Whether you are attending as a presenting researcher, a non-presenting delegate, or a student scholar, there is an option calibrated to your role and budget. All displayed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete transparency as you select the package that best suits your participation.
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 completing registration, participants in the 42nd International Conference on African Economics and Development may formally request an official invitation letter to support their travel arrangements and, where applicable, their visa application process. This letter is issued on conference letterhead and confirms the registrant’s acceptance to present or attend, the dates and location of the event in Oshawa, Canada, and the legitimacy of the organizing body.
To obtain an invitation letter, participants must first ensure that their registration fee has been received and that, for presenting authors, their submission has been accepted through the peer review process. Requests are typically processed within three to five business days, and the letter will be delivered electronically in PDF format to the email address provided during registration.
It is important to note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not, under any circumstances, guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by Canadian immigration authorities or any other relevant government body. All visa decisions rest solely with the appropriate national authorities, and applicants are responsible for ensuring their documentation is complete and submitted in accordance with the requirements of the relevant embassy or consulate.
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 – 42nd International Conference on African Economics and Development
The 42nd edition invites submissions that push the boundaries of conventional development economics by centering African voices, datasets, and theoretical perspectives. Researchers are encouraged to submit original manuscripts, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented papers that speak directly to the economic realities shaping contemporary Africa.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Oshawa, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- African continental free trade implementation
- Informal economy formalization strategies
- Agricultural value chain development
- Mobile money and financial inclusion
- Sovereign debt and fiscal resilience
- Climate adaptation financing in Africa
- Demographic dividend and labor markets
- Natural resource governance and extraction rents
- Urban infrastructure and migration economics
- Pan-African monetary union prospects
- Technology-driven industrialization pathways
- Gender equity in African economic policy
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 42nd edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example African continental free trade implementation, Agricultural value chain development or Natural resource governance and extraction rents.
| 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 and extended abstract submissions to the 42nd International Conference on African Economics and Development undergo a double-blind peer review conducted by a programme committee comprising established economists, development scholars, and regional policy experts with direct expertise in African contexts. Authors can expect substantive, constructive feedback designed to strengthen the scholarly contribution of their work before final acceptance decisions are communicated.
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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of excellence, with their work highlighted in the conference’s post-event communications and shared across the organizing body’s international academic networks for maximum visibility.
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for consideration in a specially curated post-conference publication or journal special issue dedicated to outstanding research on African economics and development, providing authors with an accelerated pathway to high-impact scholarly dissemination.
42nd International Conference on African Economics and Development – June 12, 2027 – Oshawa, 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 42nd International Conference on African Economics and Development is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; while the central focus is African economic development, submissions and attendees from adjacent fields including political science, sociology, environmental studies, and public policy are welcome where their work intersects meaningfully with the conference themes.
- Successful registration and payment of the applicable fee confirms a participant’s place at the conference but does not automatically guarantee inclusion in the published programme; presenting authors must ensure their abstract or paper acceptance has been formally communicated by the programme committee prior to making travel arrangements.
- Attendance at individual sessions, keynote addresses, and workshops is subject to room capacity and scheduling constraints; the organizers reserve the right to modify the programme, including speaker order and session times, and cannot guarantee that every registered participant will gain access to every session within the conference schedule.