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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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25th AABD Annual Conference

20

- 24 May, 2025

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Reshaping Africa’s Sustainable Development through Digital Inclusion.

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Keynote Speaker

Professor Samuel Wamba Fosso, one of the world's most influential researchers of our time..

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Abstracts and Full Papers Submission Deadline

31

December 2024

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Notification of acceptance

15

February 2025

Reshaping Africa’s Sustainable Development through Digital Inclusion.

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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.

Important Dates
Schedule
  • February 15, 2025

Notification of acceptance

  • February 28, 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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