Conference Objectives
- Examine the structural drivers of economic growth across Sub-Saharan, North, East, and West African economies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of development finance instruments, including multilateral aid, remittances, and impact investing, in reducing poverty
- Advance interdisciplinary research connecting macroeconomic policy with grassroots development outcomes on the continent
- Facilitate South-South and North-South knowledge transfer to strengthen African institutional and governance capacities
- Explore how digital transformation, fintech ecosystems, and mobile infrastructure are redefining economic inclusion in African markets
- Create a sustained intellectual network among Africa-focused economists, development practitioners, and policy architects worldwide
Who Should Attend
This edition is planned for development economists, African Union policymakers, doctoral candidates and NGO staff.
- Development economists specializing in African markets and regional trade dynamics
- Policymakers and government representatives from African Union member states
- International development finance professionals and multilateral agency officers
- Graduate researchers and doctoral candidates in African studies and economic development
- NGO leaders and humanitarian practitioners working on livelihoods and poverty reduction in Africa
- Private sector investors and entrepreneurs active in African emerging markets
- Journalists, think-tank analysts, and public intellectuals covering African economic affairs
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a presenting researcher, a policy delegate, or an engaged observer, the 44th International Conference on African Economics and Development offers ticket types suited to your participation needs and professional context. All listed registration rates are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no surprises at checkout. We invite you to select the option that best reflects your role at the conference.
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 44th International Conference on African Economics and Development, attendees may request an official invitation letter to support their travel and administrative arrangements. This letter is issued by the conference secretariat and confirms your participation status, the event dates, and the venue in Vaughan, Canada, serving as formal documentation for institutional reimbursement or travel planning purposes.
To receive your invitation letter, please ensure that your registration is fully completed and your payment has been confirmed. Requests are typically processed within three to five business days, and the letter will be dispatched to the email address provided during registration. Participants requiring the letter for employer or funding body approval are encouraged to complete registration well in advance of any institutional deadlines.
Please note that while the conference invitation letter is a legitimate supporting document for your travel preparations, its issuance does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by any government or immigration authority. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy or consulate, and applicants are responsible for initiating their visa applications promptly and fulfilling all requirements set by Canadian immigration 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 – 44th International Conference on African Economics and Development
The 44th edition welcomes original submissions that push the frontiers of knowledge on African economic development, from quantitative empirical analyses to comparative policy studies. Researchers are invited to submit abstracts and full papers that engage critically with the continent’s evolving economic landscape and offer actionable pathways for sustainable development.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Vaughan, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Agricultural value chains and food security
- African continental free trade implementation
- Fintech adoption and financial inclusion
- Climate finance and green economy transitions
- Diaspora remittances and household welfare
- Urban migration and informal economies
- Natural resource governance and revenue management
- Gender inequality and women’s economic empowerment
- Debt sustainability in low-income African states
- Education, human capital, and labor markets
- Infrastructure investment and regional connectivity
- Post-conflict reconstruction and economic resilience
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 44th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example African continental free trade implementation, Natural resource governance and revenue management or Infrastructure investment and regional connectivity.
| 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, ensuring evaluations are impartial and grounded in scholarly merit. Reviewers are selected for their subject-matter expertise in African economics and development, and authors receive constructive feedback regardless of the acceptance outcome.
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 official post-event communications and circulated to a global network of African development scholars and institutions.
- Winning authors will be offered a fast-track invitation to submit their recognized paper to a partnered peer-reviewed journal focused on African economics, providing an accelerated pathway to high-impact publication and broader academic visibility.
44th International Conference on African Economics and Development – June 29, 2027 – Vaughan, 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 44th International Conference on African Economics and Development is intentionally multidisciplinary; papers and presentations may draw from economics, political science, sociology, public policy, environmental studies, and related fields, and the views expressed by authors and presenters represent their own scholarly positions and not those of the organizing committee.
- Attendance at the conference is confirmed only upon full completion of the registration process and receipt of a confirmation notification from the secretariat; expressions of interest or abstract submissions alone do not constitute a guaranteed place at the event.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent sessions, workshops, and keynote addresses, and while every effort is made to accommodate preferences, the organizers cannot guarantee that individual attendees will gain access to every specific session, as room capacity and scheduling constraints may apply.