About the Conference
The Academy of African Business and Development (AABD) invites researchers, business practitioners, consultants, community leaders, and policy makers to submit full papers, abstracts, and special session proposals for the 24th AABD annual conference to be held at Washburn University, Topeka, KS, USA, from May 14 to 18, 2024.
The AABD annual conferences aim at facilitating multidisciplinary research by stimulating collaborations between Africa based researchers and professionals and their counterparts around the world, by broadening and deepening global understanding of various issues relevant to Africa’s business and development, as well as advancing solutions to some of her related challenges.
About the Theme of the Conference
About the Conference
We invite researchers and experts to submit their original and high-quality research papers, case studies, and innovative practices related to the following sub-themes:
- Effective strategies for stakeholder engagement in sustainable development
- Stakeholder participation in environmental conservation and resource management
- Engaging communities for social and economic development
- Stakeholder engagement in sustainable urban planning and design
- Harnessing technology and innovation for inclusive stakeholder engagement
- Promoting responsible business practices through stakeholder collaboration
- Engaging indigenous communities in sustainable development initiatives
- Stakeholder involvement in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts
- Engaging youth and future generations for sustainable development
- Stakeholder engagement in sustainable tourism and cultural preservation
This year’s conference theme, “Sustainable Development - Stakeholder Engagement and Participation,” aims to explore stakeholder engagement and their crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals, both in Africa and within the global economy.