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Reshaping Africa’s Sustainable Development through Digital Inclusion

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The Academy of African Business and Development (AABD) is pleased to invite submissions of full papers, abstracts, and special session proposals for its 25th AABD annual conference to be held at the prestigious University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, from May 20 to 24, 2025.

This milestone event aims to gather scholars, researchers, policy makers, business professionals, civil society representatives and community leaders engaged in sustainable development in Africa and beyond.

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Accounting, Finance, Investment, and Economics1.

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Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and Informal Sector2.

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Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Business Strategy3.

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"Reshaping Africa’s Sustainable Development through Digital Inclusion"

This conference aims to explore how digital inclusion can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, fostering economic resilience, social equity, societal and environmental wellbeing across the continent.

Unique Workshops
Networking
Skilled Speakers
Winning Awards

Do you want to attend the 2025 AABD Conference?

Join us in South Africa for this major knowledge sharing and networking event between all key development actors in Africa aimed at examining the role of digital inclusion in the sustainable development of the continent. We look forward to your contributions and the opportunity to meet you during this great continental event.

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Conference Highlights

Discover the highlights of this conference which will certainly attract the attention of many participants.

Keynote Speakers

Renowned experts in digital inclusion and sustainable development.

Workshops and Panels

Focused on practical insights and future directions.

Networking Opportunities

Engage with leading scholars and industry professionals.

Do you want to attend the 2025 AABD Conference?

Join us in South Africa for this major knowledge sharing and networking event between all key development actors in Africa aimed at examining the role of digital inclusion in the sustainable development of the continent. We look forward to your contributions and the opportunity to meet you during this great continental event.

Download the CFP