CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS We are pleased to call attention to the 2024 Annual Development Finance Conference (ADFC) to be held in October, 2024. The conference brings together academics, policy makers, doctoral students and practitioners from around the world to present research, network, collaborate and engage in stimulating discussions that advance financial knowledge and research excellence. The 6th ADFC aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, innovative ideas, and novel approaches across all areas of finance. The program will include keynote addresses, research papers presented in concurrent sessions and panels with journal editors. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online sessions. THEME: Harnessing Research in Finance for Resilience and Sustainability Sub Themes:
- Accounting, Audit and Assurance in Emerging economies
- Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists Ecosystem
- Corporate Finance and Investments in Emerging economies
- Development Finance systems in Emerging economies; Markets, Instruments and Products
- Emerging Financial Technologies (Fintech) for Development; Digital Finance Services (DFS), Platforms and Eco – systems, Decentralized Finance (deFI), crypto assets.
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
- Financial and Economic Integration; Challenges, Opportunities and Contemporary Issues
- Green/ Environmental/Climate/Sustainable Finance in Emerging economies
- Infrastructure Finance; Contemporary Trends, Policies and Procedures
- Public Debt, Aid and Trade; Challenges, Opportunities and Contemporary Issues
- Public Sector Financial Management reforms and Development in Emerging economies
- Tax Practice for Development; Contemporary Trends, Policies and Procedures
SUBMISSION DETAILS: The call for the submission of full papers, position papers or abstracts that include a title, keywords, authors’ names, affiliation and an email address for review is now open. Submit your full papers, position papers or abstract in English, on or before September 30, 2024 preferably in MS Word to: editoradfj@uonbi.ac.ke REVIEW PROCESS: Submissions will be reviewed and selected by the conference committee led by the conference convener. Based on accepted submissions, the convener will form an expert panel by including fellow acknowledged international researchers. BENEFITS
- A certificate of participation/ attendance
- Conference Proceedings Publication – The conference proceedings will be published in book form that complies fully with the Higher Education and Training requirements for accreditation.
- An opportunity to develop the paper further for publication in ADFJ (ISSN. 2522-3186)
IMPORTANT DATES
| Abstract Submission deadline: | 30th September, 2024 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance | 30th September, 2024 |
| Full Paper Submission deadline | 30th September, 2024 |
| Registration deadline | 15th October, 2024 |
| Conference Date | 30th and 31st October, 2024 |
| Abstract Submission deadline: | 30th September, 2024 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance | 30th September, 2024 |
PARTICIPATION FEE
| University Undergraduate Students – Kenyan | Ksh.600 |
| University Staff – Kenyan | Ksh. 1,000 |
| University Postgraduate Students – Kenyan | Ksh. 1,000 |
| East Africa Community University Students | Ksh. 2,000 |
| International Students | $30 |
| East Africa Community Participants – Non Students | Ksh. 3,000 |
| International Participants – Non Students | $50 |
Venue: UNIVERSTY of NAIROBI, MAIN CAMPUS
Conference Convener: Dr. Duncan Elly Ochieng’: duncan.elly@uonbi.ac.ke For details on Registration, please visit the UON Research week: https://researchweek.uonbi.ac.ke/