Academic Conference on Africa
Overview
To strengthen African representation in global development scholarship and ensure that African voices are heard in the debates that help to shape the continent’s future, the Office of the Special Adviser has launched an annual academic conference, to provide a platform for African scholarship that addresses the wide-ranging scope of Africa’s development, with particular emphasis on the quadruple nexus of development, peace and security, humanitarian work and human rights.
The academic conference will convene African scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from different sectors and disciplines. It will feature keynote speeches from leading experts and panel discussions on the most pressing issues facing African communities. There will also be an opportunity for select scholars to present their research, allowing them to share their findings and insights with a wider audience.