CONFERENCE
Conference Theme : Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa through multidisciplinary research and engagement.
Venue : University of Bradford, School of Management, Bright Building, Bradford BD7 1SR
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024
REGISTRATION FEE: £100 for early bird (May 19, 2024) and £120 for later registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2024
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Conference Objectives/Background
In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the ‘‘Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org). To achieve this global agenda, efforts from multiple stakeholders at different levels and geographies are required. For example, different institutions (both public and private) and stakeholders at global, regional, sub-regional, and national levels have contributed to the collective attainment of any Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While many parts of the world may adopt similar approaches and frameworks, Africa’s political, socio-economic, and institutional landscape presents unique challenges when attaining SDGs. Thus, this conference seeks to bring together different researchers to explore the role of African academics/Scholars (through research and engagement) in addressing the complex social issues in Africa. Such issues may include but are not limited to inequality and poverty, unemployment, public health, geopolitical conflicts, war, climate change, and human rights.
Tracks and Areas
The conference is open to all academics and professionals around the world whose work focuses on Africa and/or sustainable development. There will be (6) broad areas. Submissions are welcome to any of these areas of interest. Each area will have an experienced academic/industry speaker, an early career researcher (ECR)/industry speaker as well as multiple opportunities for oral presentations from PhD researchers from the competitive abstract submission. The conference will also have paper development workshops, CV, and interview technique workshops.
1. Business and Management
Track chair(s)
Prof. David Sarpong. Aston University, Birmingham: d.sarpong1@aston.ac.uk
Dr Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham: s.adomako@bham.ac.uk
2. Economics, Finance and Accounting
Track chair(s)
Dr Albert Danso, De Montfort University, Leicester: albert.danso@dmu.ac.uk
Dr Francis Donbensuur, University of Leicester: f.donbesuur@leicester.ac.uk
3. AI, Data Analytics, Computing and Digital Technologies
Track chair(s)
Prof Michael Opoku Agyemang- University of Northampton: Michael.OpokuAgyeman@northampton.ac.uk
Dr Rexford Attah-Boakye – University of Bradford: R.Attah-Boakye@bradford.ac.uk
4. Science, Engineering and Health/Medicine
Track chair(s)
Dr Joseph K. Ofori Kuragu, Anglia Ruskin University: joseph.ofori@aru.ac.uk
Dr Kofi Asare-Addo, University of Huddersfield: K.Asare-Addo@hud.ac.uk
Dr Kenny Omo, University of Central Lancashire: Komoniala@uclan.ac.uk
5. Law and Society
Track chair(s)
Dr Nuhu Yidana – SOAS University of London: ny4@soas.ac.uk
Dr Priscilla A. Vitoh – University of Leicester: pav10@leicester.ac.uk
6. Social Science and Development
Track Chair(s)
Chair(s) Dr Divine M. Asafo University of Hull d.m.asafo@hull.ac.uk
Dr Richmond J. Ehwi Oxford-Brooks University rehwi@brookes.ac.uk