Call for Papers: 2nd International Conference on Governance, Leadership and Social Economic Transformation (ICGLST25)

We invite scholars, researchers and practitioners to submit original and unpublished research papers for presentation at ICGLST25 which will be held on 25 – 27th June 2025 in Entebbe, Uganda.

Conference Theme: Advancing Knowledge for Social Economic Transformation in a Dynamic and Global Digital World.

We welcome submissions that address but are not limited to, the following key areas:

• Society, Governance and the Development Agenda - Examining the interplay between digital technologies, governance systems and societal development
• Oil and Mineral Resource Governance and Management - Exploring sustainable and equitable management of oil and mineral resources.
• Public Procurement Governance - Enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement processes.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Practices in Diverse Environments - Improving the effectiveness of programs through robust monitoring and evaluation.
• Student Governance and Youth Enterprise Management - Developing youth leadership and entrepreneurial skills for societal impact.
• Environmental Governance and Community Development - Balancing environmental protection with community needs and aspirations.
• Indigenous Governance, culture and knowledge systems - Preserving and integrating indigenous knowledge into development pathways.
• Industrialization and Development - Promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization for economic growth.
• ICT Governance and the Knowledge Revolution - Leveraging ICT for knowledge creation, dissemination and utilisation.
• National and International Development Frameworks - Analyzing development policies and their impact on achieving global goals.
• University Governance and Management - Enhancing university governance and management for quality education.
• Leadership and Performance Management Systems - Developing effective leadership and performance management practices.
• Global Health Pandemics Management - Strengthening global health systems to prevent and respond to pandemics.
• E-learning Technologies - Exploring the potential of e-learning for accessible and quality education.
• Public-Private Partnerships - Fostering collaboration between public and private sectors for development.
• Tourism and Hospitality Management - Managing tourism sustainably for economic and social benefits.
• Agriculture and Environmental Management - Promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
• Gender Issues - Addressing gender inequalities and promoting equality.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions should be made electronically via the easychair submission link here https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icglst25

• Abstract: Submit an abstract of 300-500 words that clearly states the research problem, methodology, findings and their implications.

• Full Papers: Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by 15-April 2025 and invited to submit full papers for peer review and presentation at ICGLST25.

• Format:Submissions should follow APA formatting guidelines, be written in English, and include the following:

  • Title of the paper
  • Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
  • Contact information
  • Keywords (a minimum of three)

• Important Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 17th Feb 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 17th Feb 2025
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15th April 2025
  • Conference Dates: 25 - 27 June 2025

For more information, please contact us via email at info[at]icglst.com. We look forward to receiving your contributions and seeing you at ICGLST25