Conference Objectives
- Examine macroeconomic stabilization strategies and sovereign debt sustainability across sub-Saharan and North African economies
- Advance scholarship on intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework
- Explore the intersection of climate finance, green transitions, and sustainable development in resource-dependent African nations
- Critically assess digital financial inclusion, fintech growth, and mobile-money ecosystems reshaping African households and enterprises
- Facilitate policy dialogue between academic researchers, multilateral institutions, and African government ministries
- Recognize and amplify emerging African voices in development economics through dedicated early-career researcher platforms
Who Should Attend
Attendees range from development economists and finance ministry officials to postdoctoral researchers and NGO practitioners.
- Development economists specializing in African regional and country-level analysis
- Policymakers and senior officials from African ministries of finance and planning
- Representatives from multilateral institutions such as the African Development Bank, IMF, and World Bank
- Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in economics, international development, and African studies
- NGO professionals and development practitioners operating across African communities
- Private sector investors and financial analysts focused on African frontier and emerging markets
- Journalists and policy communicators covering African economic affairs and development trends
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 45th International Conference on African Economics and Development in Toronto offers several ticket types for academics, practitioners, and students at different career stages. Each ticket provides access to the full conference program, including keynote addresses, paper sessions, and networking events, with all applicable taxes included in the displayed price. We invite you to select the ticket type that best reflects your professional circumstances and goals for this edition.
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 45th International Conference on African Economics and Development in Toronto, participants may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This document confirms your accepted participation status, outlines the conference dates and venue, and is issued on official conference letterhead to support your administrative and travel planning needs.
Invitation letters are typically dispatched within three to five business days of confirmed registration and full payment. The letter includes relevant conference details such as the organizing body’s contact information, your registration reference number, and the precise event schedule. This information is commonly required by employers, institutions, or funding bodies when processing travel authorization and reimbursement requests.
Please be advised that the conference invitation letter is issued solely to confirm your registration and participation in the academic event. It is provided as a supporting document for your personal visa or travel authorization application and does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval. All visa-related decisions rest exclusively with the immigration authorities of Canada, and applicants are responsible for initiating their applications well in advance of the conference dates.
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 – 45th International Conference on African Economics and Development
The 45th edition invites original scholarly submissions that push the frontiers of knowledge on African economic development, from household-level microeconomics to continent-wide macroeconomic governance. Researchers are encouraged to submit empirically grounded, theoretically innovative, or policy-oriented work that speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s economic future.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- AfCFTA trade flows and integration barriers
- Sovereign debt and fiscal space in Africa
- Agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods
- Mobile money and financial inclusion
- Climate adaptation and green development finance
- Urbanization, housing, and African city economies
- Natural resource governance and Dutch disease
- Education, human capital, and labor markets
- Foreign direct investment and industrial policy
- Health economics and pandemic resilience in Africa
- Gender inequality and women’s economic empowerment
- Diaspora remittances and household welfare
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 45th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, Natural resource governance and Dutch disease or Diaspora remittances and household welfare.
| 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 submissions to the 45th International Conference on African Economics and Development undergo a double-blind peer review process, evaluated by subject-matter experts in the field. Review criteria encompass originality of contribution, methodological soundness, relevance to African economic development, and clarity of policy or theoretical implications.
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 prominently featured in the conference’s official post-event communications, partner journal spotlights, and social media channels reaching the global African economics research community.
- Best paper honorees will be granted complimentary priority registration for the following edition of the conference series, ensuring continued engagement with this prestigious academic community while recognizing the exceptional scholarly contribution their work represents to the field of African economics and development.
45th International Conference on African Economics and Development – July 09, 2027 – Toronto, 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 45th International Conference on African Economics and Development is an explicitly multidisciplinary forum; accepted work may draw from economics, political science, sociology, public health, environmental science, and related disciplines, provided a clear connection to African development economics is maintained throughout the submission.
- Registration and payment confirm your intent to attend the conference but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; registrants are responsible for securing all necessary travel documents, visas, and accommodations, and the conference organizing committee bears no liability for circumstances preventing travel.
- Session scheduling, speaker assignments, and track placements are determined by the program committee and are subject to modification; registered attendees are expected to verify the final program schedule in advance and acknowledge that not all submitted or accepted papers may be allocated to the same thematic session as initially anticipated.