Africa Economic Conference 2021-2022

The 2021 African Economic Conference (AEC), jointly organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will be held in Cabo Verde, as well as virtually, from 2 to 4 December 2021.

Since its inception in 2006, the AEC series has fostered dialogue and the exchange of knowledge on a variety of issues and challenges facing Africa.

The theme of this year’s conference is: Financing Africa’s post Covid-19 Development.

• About Afican Development Bank
• ADB Conference
• Aim and Benefits of ADB Conference
• Requirements for ADB Conference Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for ADB Conference
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Afican Development Bank

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. The overarching objective of the Bank is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. Th... read more

ADB Conference

• Type College School
• OrganisationAfican Development Bank
• Country to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline July 15, 2021

Aim and Benefits of ADB Conference

• Promote knowledge management as an important driver of policy dialogue, good policy planning and implementation.

• Foster dialogue that promotes the exchange of ideas and innovative thinking among researchers, development practitioners and policymakers.

• Encourage and enhance research on economic and policy issues related to the development of African economies by promoting evidence-based policymaking.

• Provide an opportunity for young African researchers, Africans in the Diaspora, and organizations to share knowledge with policymakers

 • Serve as a platform for researchers, policymakers, and private sector operators to meet and have consensus on regional and continental integration as an instrument to accelerate Africa’s inclusive and sustainable development. 

Requirements for ADB Conference Qualification

• Young African researchers can especially be encouraged to submit their articles.
• Policy-oriented papers that are linked to be overall theme of the conference are of particular interest.
• Only one author per paper accepted for presentation will be eligible for sponsorship.
• Authors will be requested to indicate whetner they require support to cover expenses.

Interview date, Process and Venue for ADB Conference

Deadline for paper submissions 15 July 2021

Notification of final acceptance 15 September 2021

Last day for registration for presenters 31 October 2021

Conference dates 2 – 4 December 2021

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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