Call for Papers

Share your research. Influence Africa's policy agenda.

ICPPI 2026December 1st – 5thKICC · Nairobi, Kenya

About the Call

ICPPI 2026 invites submissions of original research papers, policy briefs, and case studies addressing critical themes in public policy, governance, and institutional development across Africa.

Accepted papers will be presented at the conference in Nairobi in December 2026 before an audience of policymakers, practitioners, academics, and development partners. A selection of papers will be considered for publication in the PPPSK Journal of Public Policy and Governance.

Key Dates

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Submissions Open

TBA

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Paper Submission Deadline

TBA

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Review & Notification

October 2026

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Presentation at ICPPI

December 1–5, 2026

Thematic Areas

Who Should Submit

Academics & ResearchersPolicy PractitionersGovernment OfficialsDevelopment PartnersThink Tank AnalystsPostgraduate StudentsIndependent ResearchersCivil Society Professionals

How to Participate

Author

Submit a Paper

Submit an original research paper, policy brief, or case study on a thematic area relevant to public policy and governance in Africa. Accepted submissions are presented at ICPPI 2026.

Submissions Closed

Reviewer

Review Submissions

Apply to join the peer review panel and evaluate submitted papers in your area of expertise. Reviewers are academics, practitioners, and policy professionals with relevant domain knowledge.

Apply to Review →

Research Presentations · ICPPI 2026

Nairobi, December 1–5

Present your research to policymakers, practitioners, and academics from across Africa and beyond. Selected papers will be considered for publication in the PPPSK Journal of Public Policy and Governance.

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