Africa’s development debates have long taken place across policy forums, donor platforms, and academic institutions, often in parallel with limited connection between research, policy, and practice.
In June 2026, the Ghana Scholarly Society will continue its work to bridge that gap at the International Conference on African Development (iCAD), hosted at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
Scheduled for June 17–19, the conference will focus on Green Transitions and Inclusive Industrialisation in Africa: Theory to Policy and Practice. The timing is pressing. Across the continent, economies are under pressure to grow industries sustainably while creating opportunities for a rapidly expanding youth population.
iCAD 2026 will examine how green technologies, sustainable industrial strategies, and institutional reforms can support value creation and inclusive growth. Sessions will range from policy design to business innovation and community-led initiatives, with an emphasis on translating research into practical outcomes.
Africa’s industrialisation has often relied on extractive, carbon-intensive models, even as the continent is rich in natural resources. The conference will provide a platform to explore alternative approaches, linking green transitions to manufacturing, skills development, and entrepreneurship.
The event is hosted in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University and supported by the British Council Ghana, the Ghana High Commission in the UK, and the UK–Ghana Chamber of Commerce.
Selected papers will be published in the British Library’s proceedings, with potential development for peer-reviewed journals. Networking sessions are also planned to foster collaboration among academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
Submissions remain open until March 31, 2026. To submit your paper, click HERE to proceed with the submission. For assistance with submissions, organisers can be reached at [email protected].
Organisers say the conference will reinforce Africa-led research and policy discussions at a moment when green transitions are moving from long-term ambition to immediate action.
