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DSA2026

Social Sciences Conference

The DSA2026 conference is a hybrid event themed 'Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World', bringing together the development studies community.

In a time of deepening global uncertainty – from climate crisis to digital disruption – development is being redefined. This theme invites critical reflections on how shifting power relations and emerging forms of agency are reshaping the field. What does it mean to reimagine development in light of contested futures, decolonial struggles, and systemic challenges? At DSA2026, we welcome contributions on issues such as: Decolonising development and redistributing power; AI, digital technologies,

Topics & Focus Areas

Decolonising development and redistributing powerAI, digital technologies, and new forms of inequalityClimate justice and transformative futuresGeopolitical shifts and the future of aidGrassroots agency, solidarity, and alternative visions of progressDevelopment studiesGlobal South research

Official Conference Website

Visit the official website of DSA2026 for registration details, submission deadlines, and the full programme.

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