Dear Colleagues,
I hope this email finds you well.
I'm writing to draw your attention to an important call for papers for the International Conference on the Political Economy of Energy Transition and Inequality in Africa, being organised by the Centre for Social Policy Studies at the University of Ghana.
Given the critical importance of understanding how energy transitions intersect with questions of inequality, development, and justice across the African continent, I believe this conference represents a significant opportunity for our research community.
The conference aims to address a fundamental tension around how African countries pursue climate-compatible development pathways when global energy transition frameworks often fail to account for the continent's development priorities, energy access challenges,
and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities? These are questions many of us grapple with in our work.
If your research touches on energy policy, extractive governance, critical minerals, climate justice, development financing, or the socio-political dimensions of sustainability in African contexts, this could be an excellent venue for your work. The conference
also provides valuable networking opportunities with policy makers, civil society actors, and fellow researchers working on these issues.
Full details and submission information:
Even if you're not able to submit a paper yourself, I'd be grateful if you could share this opportunity with others in your networks who might benefit from it.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to discuss potential submissions or collaborations around this conference.
Best regards,
Gerald
Dr. Gerald E Arhin
Research Fellow in the Political Economy of Climate Compatible Development
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP)
University College London (UCL)
Recent Publications:
Arhin, G. E. (2025). Same project, different responses: Unravelling varied community consent to mining-induced displacement in Ghana’s lithium sector.
The Extractive Industries and Society, 24, 101716.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2025.101716
Arhin, G. E., & Behuria, P.
(2025). Why do countries invest in geological investigations for minerals? A comparative analysis of contrasting outcomes in Ghana and Rwanda.
Geoforum, 163, 104300. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016718525001009
Arhin, G. E. (2024). Investigating the
differential politics of competitive bidding in Ghana’s hydrocarbon and mining industries.
Resources Policy, 90, 104814. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301420724001818
Arhin, G. E. (2023). Interests or ideas:
Analysing the drivers of Ghana's petroleum revenue expenditure. The Extractive Industries and Society,
15, 101283. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214790X23000734
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