CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS

We are pleased to call attention to the 2025 Annual Development Finance Conference (ADFC) to be held in October, 2025. 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 7th 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 and Innovation in Finance for Resilience and Sustainability

Sub Themes:

  1. Accounting, Audit and Assurance in Emerging economies
  2. Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists Ecosystem
  3. AI and its applications in Accounting and Finance
  4. Corporate Finance and Investments in Emerging economies
  5. Development Finance systems in Emerging economies; Markets, Instruments and Products
  6. Emerging Financial Technologies (Fintech) for Development; Digital Finance Services (DFS), Platforms and Eco – systems, Decentralized Finance (deFI), crypto assets.
  7. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
  8. Financial and Economic Integration; Challenges, Opportunities and Contemporary Issues
  9. Green/ Environmental/Climate/Sustainable Finance in Emerging economies
  10. Infrastructure Finance; Contemporary Trends, Policies and Procedures
  11. Public Debt, Aid and Trade; Challenges, Opportunities and Contemporary Issues
  12. Public Sector Financial Management reforms and Development in Emerging economies
  13. 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, 2025 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.  

Venue: UNIVERSITY of NAIROBI, MAIN CAMPUS  

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission deadline:                                   30th September, 2025

Notification of Abstract Acceptance                          30th September, 2025

Full Paper Submission deadline                                 30th September, 2025

Registration deadline                                                  15th October, 2025

Conference Date                                                         14th and 15th October, 2025  

 

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

 

SUBMISSION TYPES

  • Full Research Papers (8-12 pages): Completed research with theoretical foundation, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
  • Practitioner Insights (6-8 pages): Evidence-based experiences from industry professionals addressing practical challenges and solutions.
  • Post Graduate Colloquium Submissions (4-6 pages): Research proposals/Work in Progress from Post Graduate students seeking mentorship and guidance.

 

  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)

  Conference Convener: Dr. Duncan Elly Ochieng’: duncan.elly@uonbi.ac.ke    

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