Advancing Knowledge for Social Transformation in a Dynamic and Global Digital World
The theme for this conference underscores the transformative power of digital technologies and its profound impact on societies worldwide. It highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape, including its opportunities, challenges, and implications for social development. By examining the intersection of digital transformation and societal change, we aim to identify innovative solutions and policies to harness the potential of technology for the benefit of all.
The conference will feature a combination of plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and poster presentations. This is aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing, networking, and in-depth exploration of the sub-themes.
The conference seeks to achieve the following objectives:
- To generate new insights and evidence on the impact of digital technologies on societies, economies and governance.
- To identify and analyze emerging trends and challenges related to digital transformation.
- To promote the development and implementation of effective policies and strategies to harness the benefits of digital technologies for social development.
To build capacity and strengthen collaborations among researchers, policymakers and practitioners working on social transformation and digital development is
- 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 gender equality.
The conference targets a diverse audience, including academicians, researchers, policymakers, industry, practitioners and civil society representatives with a keen interest in leadership, and governance. Participants will benefit from engaging with experts from various backgrounds and perspectives.
Attending the ICGLST25 will offer a unique opportunity to:
Enhance your skills and knowledge through workshops and panel discussions.
Engage with leading experts in various fields and gain insights into the latest research and trends.
Network with academicians, practitioners and policymakers from around the globe to build lasting relationships.
Present your research findings to a global audience and receive valuable feedback.
Be part of a platform that fosters innovation and drives social transformation.
Selected conference papers will be considered for publication in reputable journals.