The Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST) at Stellenbosch University, the UCT Graduate School of Business, and Stellenbosch University Business School, invite you to a special side event, Empowering Early Career Researchers: Advancing Innovation in Sustainable Development Finance, which forms part of the broader Finance in Common Summit (FiCs).

Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: Executive Room, Protea Hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

This session will provide a dedicated platform for early career researchers (ECRs) and postgraduate students to engage with experts, showcase their innovative research, and explore ways to contribute to the field of sustainable development finance. The discussion will foster interdisciplinary approaches, facilitate mentorship opportunities, and strengthen collaboration between academia, development finance institutions, and policymakers.

Why Attend?

  • Gain insights into cutting-edge, innovative research shaping sustainable finance.
  • Engage in discussions with leading academics, policymakers, and development finance professionals.
  • Expand your network and explore mentorship and collaboration opportunities.
  • Contribute to actionable strategies for integrating research into policy and practice.

Event Highlights

  • Keynote address – will address and highlight fostering innovation in sustainable development finance
  • Panel discussion – features early career researchers, senior mentors, and industry experts
  • Interactive Q&A & open discussion – opportunities to engage with panellists and peers
  • Session outcomes – strengthening university-industry partnerships and potential research publication

To book your seat, contact CST Senior Researcher, Ric Amansure, at ramansure@sun.ac.za by Friday 21 February 2025. We look forward to your engagement in this important conversation.

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