Select one of the nine conference focus areas and explain how your research contributes to evidence-based policies for inclusive, resilient and sustainable development. Provide a title, abstract, keywords, ordered co-authors and one corresponding author through the author workspace.
The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) organizing team will publish approved paper-length requirements and templates. Until then, follow the configured file types, size limit, submission mode and review privacy rules displayed on this page. Acknowledgments, names, affiliations, filenames and document metadata require careful checking when preparing an anonymous review manuscript.
A saved draft is not a final submission. Follow the recorded committee decision for revisions, camera-ready materials and presenter confirmation. Submitting a paper does not create an approved attendee registration.
Choose a conference track and provide a clear paper title.
Provide an abstract describing your research.
Include keywords and an ordered author list with affiliations.
Where a file is required, use PDF or DOCX (maximum 10 MB per file).
Full-paper guidelines
A full paper upload is required before final submission.
Save a draft before final submission.
Upload the manuscript and, where required, a separate anonymous review copy.
Upload camera-ready materials after the scientific decision, before the configured deadline.
Review, authorship & ethics
Designate exactly one corresponding author.
Include all authors and affiliations in publication order.
The configured review model is double-blind.
For anonymous review, remove names, affiliations, acknowledgments and identifying document metadata. Automatic anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
Follow revision instructions in your submission workspace.
Presenting your work
Confirm participation after acceptance.
Upload final presentation materials through your author workspace.
Check the published programme for confirmed presentation details.
Available when published
Available when published
Who organizes the conference?
The main organizer is the Policy Studies Institute (PSI). Learn about the institute at https://psi.org.et/.
What is the conference theme?
Transforming Africa's Future: Evidence-Based Policies for Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Development. The Themes page lists all nine focus areas and their topics.
When does the conference begin?
The conference runs from July 1 to July 3, 2027. The start time and detailed programme remain to be confirmed.
Where will the conference take place?
The action plan proposes Addis Ababa. The specific venue and travel arrangements will be announced when confirmed.
Is registration free?
Yes. Attendee registration is free. Paper submission and attendee approval are separate processes.
Where can I find paper requirements and deadlines?
Check Submission Guidelines and Important Dates for the approved requirements and configured deadlines. The conference start date does not determine the submission deadline.
What is the submission deadline?
31 January 2027 · 11:59 EAT
What file types are accepted?
PDF and DOCX files are accepted. The configured maximum is 10 MB per file.
Is virtual participation available?
Virtual participation is not currently enabled for registration.
Can I request an invitation letter?
You can request an invitation letter during attendee registration. The request is recorded for the organizing team.