The 2026 edition of the International Symposium on West African Studies (ISWAS) will be held in Ghana this November, under the theme:
“New Quality Productive Forces for West African Digital Governance, Transformation & Sustainability.”
The symposium aims to provide a high-level interdisciplinary platform for scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, and students to explore how technology-driven, green, and digital innovations can advance governance modernisation and sustainable development across West Africa.
Key Thematic Tracks:
- Digital Governance, Smart Public Administration & Institutional Security
- Digital Industrial Economy, Regional Integration & Innovative Ecosystems
- Digital Livelihoods, Green Transition & Human Capital Development
- China–West Africa Digital Development Cooperation
Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: Before September 15, 2026
- Symposium Dates: November 2026
- Full Paper Submission: Within two months after the conference
Submission Guidelines: Authors are invited to submit extended abstracts (250–300 words) outlining research objectives, methodology, key findings, and implications. Submissions should be sent to cwasuestc@163.com.
All accepted papers will be included in the official Conference Proceedings, and selected outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in indexed journals (SCI/SSCI).
We encourage members of the university community to participate actively whether through paper submissions, panel discussions, or attendance, to contribute to shaping a digitally empowered and sustainable future for West Africa.
Further details on the event will be published in due course.