Panel 13 DSA 2026

📢 Panel 13: Rethinking Urban Governance in Africa: Navigating Security, Participation, and Resilience to Strengthen Local Agency

This panel invites scholars, practitioners, and policy experts to contribute research that explores innovative approaches to urban governance in Africa. It focuses on critical themes such as security challenges, participatory governance, and resilience building as pathways to empower local communities and enhance their agency amid complex social, political, and environmental uncertainties.

Key details:
- Conference: DSA2026
- Dates: July 8-10, 2026
- Location: University College Dublin
- Theme: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
- Panel convenors include Nguijoi Gabriel Cyrille (PhD) and Nzino Munongo Victorine Ghislaine (PhD).
- Chair : Chimanye Motio Aristide (PhD)
- Discussant: Bikok Som William

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge discussions on urban development and governance that matter deeply for Africa's future.

For the full call for papers and submission details, visit the official conference website: lnkd.in/eqfy3W2c

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