Conference Dates: October 8–11, 2025
Venue: Accra, Ghana
Submission Deadline: March 30, 2025
Theme for 2025: Centring Thought and Action of Global Africa and Beyond
The 2nd Africa in Transition (AIT) Conference 2025 seeks to explore and amplify the transformative role of intellectual thought, policy initiatives, and actionable strategies within the evolving socio-economic and political landscape of Africa. This interdisciplinary forum will bring together scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, activists, and thought leaders to examine how Global Africa—comprising the continent and its diaspora—shapes, and is shaped by, worldwide developments.
With a focus on fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions, the conference will explore the impact of African-led intellectual movements, governance reforms, economic policies, and advocacy efforts that drive the continent’s transition in an increasingly interconnected world.
Call for Papers
We invite submissions that critically engage with the conference theme by addressing the intellectual, social, political, and economic shifts occurring across Africa and its diaspora. Abstracts should offer fresh perspectives on Africa’s transition and development, grounded in research, case studies, or policy analysis.
Conference Panels
Authors are encouraged to align their submissions with one or more of the following thematic panels:
- Education and Training: The role of education in Africa’s transformation; innovative pedagogies and skills development for the future workforce.
- Pan-Africanism in Action: The revival and evolution of Pan-African ideologies; fostering unity and collaboration across borders.
- Leadership and Governance: Innovations in governance; challenges and solutions in policymaking; role of African leadership in global politics.
- Youth and Development: The impact of youth-led initiatives on Africa’s socio-economic progress.
- Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Manufacturing: Africa’s industrialization efforts; intra-continental trade (e.g., AfCFTA) and global market integration.
- Economic Development Thought, Policy, and Action: Examining policies that promote economic resilience, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth.
- Technology and Innovation: The role of AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies in Africa’s development.
- Environmental Sustainability and Development: Climate action, conservation strategies, and Africa’s role in global sustainability efforts.
- Travel and Tourism: The evolving African tourism industry; cultural heritage preservation and economic benefits.
- Health and Wellness: Public health policies, traditional medicine, and emerging health challenges in Africa.
- Arts, Culture, and the Creative Industries: The role of music, film, literature, and visual arts in shaping African narratives.
- Sports and Development: How sports contribute to economic growth, social cohesion, and youth empowerment.
- Media and Communication: The power of media in shaping African identities, narratives, and political discourse.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts must be no more than 250 words and should clearly articulate the research question, methodology, and relevance to the conference theme.
- If a submission includes multiple authors, please specify the corresponding author.
- Authors must indicate their preferred panel in their submission.
📩 Submit your abstract to: Conference Chair at africaribbeancentre@gmail.com
🗓 Submission Deadline: March 30, 2025
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Conference Agenda & Details
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