Conference Objectives
- Advance original scholarship on African macroeconomic trends, fiscal policy, and structural transformation
- Bridge the gap between academic research and on-the-ground development programming across African regions
- Critically examine the role of foreign direct investment, trade agreements, and capital flows in shaping African growth
- Spotlight indigenous economic frameworks and homegrown development models that challenge conventional Western paradigms
- Encourage South-South and North-South dialogue on financing mechanisms, debt sustainability, and economic sovereignty
- Identify data gaps, measurement challenges, and methodological innovations unique to African economic research
Who Should Attend
Expect academic economists, development finance staff, central bank officials and doctoral candidates studying Africa.
- Academic economists specializing in African or development economics
- Development finance professionals from multilateral and bilateral institutions
- African government ministers, advisors, and central bank officials
- NGO and civil society leaders working on poverty reduction and economic empowerment
- Private sector investors and business leaders engaged in African markets
- Graduate researchers and doctoral candidates studying African economic systems
- Journalists and policy analysts covering African economic affairs
Select Ticket Type
The 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development offers several ticket types for academics, practitioners, students, and institutional attendees with varying needs and budgets. Whether you are presenting new research or attending as a policy observer, there is a ticket type for you. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is precisely what you will pay at checkout.
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
Official invitation letters for the 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development are available to all confirmed registered participants. Once your registration and payment have been successfully processed, you may request a formal letter through the conference portal, and the organizing secretariat will issue it promptly to support your travel and institutional approval requirements.
The invitation letter will include your full name, affiliation, role at the conference (presenter, delegate, or panelist), the conference dates, and the Ajax venue details. This document is intended to assist attendees in obtaining institutional leave, funding approvals, or any other administrative requirements that may apply in their home countries or organizations.
Please be aware that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters upon request, the issuance of such a letter does not in any way constitute a guarantee of visa approval or entry into Canada. Applicants are solely responsible for submitting complete and accurate visa applications to the appropriate Canadian immigration authorities, and the conference organizers hold no liability for any visa decisions made by those authorities.
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 – 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development
Researchers, scholars, and practitioners are invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge on African economics and development ahead of the 32nd edition in Ajax. Submissions spanning empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, policy evaluations, and comparative analyses are all welcomed and encouraged.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Ajax, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Structural transformation and industrialization in Africa
- Agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods
- African continental free trade dynamics
- Climate finance and green economic transitions
- Informal economies and labor market outcomes
- Public debt sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa
- Mobile money and digital financial inclusion
- Demographic dividend and youth employment
- Natural resource governance and Dutch disease
- Migration, remittances, and household welfare
- Health economics and development outcomes
- Gender inequality and women’s economic agency
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 32nd edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, Public debt sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa or Gender inequality and women’s economic agency.
| 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 submitted abstracts and full papers undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by reviewers in the field, including economists, development specialists, and regional scholars with direct expertise in African economies. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of originality, methodological soundness, policy relevance, and contribution to the existing body of knowledge.
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 formal certificate of excellence signed by the conference chair, along with complimentary registration priority for the 33rd edition of the conference as recognition of their outstanding scholarly contribution.
- Winning authors will be prominently featured in the official post-conference communications, including the proceedings publication and the conference website, amplifying the visibility of their research within the African economics and global development community.
32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development – March 30, 2027 – Ajax, 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 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development is an inclusive, multidisciplinary forum; while its primary focus is African economics and development, contributions from adjacent fields such as political economy, environmental science, public health, and sociology are welcomed where they offer substantive relevance to the conference themes.
- Registration and ticket purchase confirm your intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of a specific seat, workshop slot, or session placement until formal attendance has been verified by the organizing committee prior to the event.
- Participants are encouraged to review the full conference schedule in advance, as sessions run concurrently across multiple tracks and the organizers cannot guarantee access to every individual session; early arrival and timely slot selection are strongly advised to maximize your conference experience.