This high-level colloquium will bring together political analysts, economists, and governance experts to interrogate leadership competencies, ethical frameworks, and political-economic strategies needed to reverse municipal decline and drive sustainable development as we head into 2026.

We welcome formal research papers, thought-leadership articles, and contributions from concerned stakeholders.

Key Dates:

• Submission of EOI: 10 April 2026 (23:59 SAST)
• Notification of Selection: 25 April 2026
• Workshop Date: 29 May 2026

Submissions should be sent to ongamma.mtimka@mandela.ac.za

Full details and submission guidelines are in the flyer below.

Political analysts, economists, governance experts, and stakeholders — this is your opportunity to shape public discourse and policy thinking.

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