To inspire and promote collaborative working relationships towards the advancement of knowledge in public administration, public management, and public policy, among practitioners and academicians, and to enhance capacity building for good governance and sustainable development with civil societies.
2026 Call for Papers & Session Proposals
All abstracts should be submitted electronically by January 31, 2026, for a paper, a panel, workshop, or a poster presentation...
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Angola Pre-Conference Site Visit
Experience highlights from the CIMPAD 2025 Pre-Conference Site Visit in Luanda, Angola, held July 14–17. This visual journey captures key moments of engagement, culture, and collaboration.
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The CIMPAD Story
Celebrate 30 years of CIMPAD’s impact! Get The CIMPAD Story—now on Barnes & Noble—chronicling global partnerships, governance, and sustainable development across Africa. A must-read!
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Lamp for Haiti Student Sponsorship Program
HLW Legacy Group – Lamp for Haiti Student Sponsorship Program. Provides tuition, supplies, and hope. Every gift helps build a brighter future.
DonateCall for Papers and Session Proposals
14th International CIMPAD Conference
Call for Papers and Session Proposals
All abstracts should be submitted electronically by January 31, 2026,
“Pioneering Progress: Leveraging Education, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Transformative and Resilient Development.”
This Conference and CALL FOR PAPERS offer a unique opportunity to present cutting-edge research, innovative ideas, and best practices across various fields, including higher education, public health, faith & culture, youth & gender, entrepreneurship, economic development, public innovation, and governance, all crucial for building strong societies.
Biennial International Conference - Luanda, Angola
International Conference in Luanda, Angola, in June, 2026.
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June, 2026
Consortium for International Management Policy and Development Biennial International Conference – Luanda, Angola
We extend a special invitation to attend our 14th International Conference in Luanda, Angola, in June, 2026.
Questions or interested in getting updates?
E-mail: CIMPAD2026@gmail.com
More details coming this summer!
2026 Conference Planning Meeting
CIMPAD visits Princeton University
CIMPAD at Princeton University with delegation from Angola, planning the 14th International Conference in Luanda, Angola, in June, 2026. Honorable Minister Tete in the front center is the keynote speaker. To his left is permanent Representative for Angola, United Nations, Francisco Jose de Cruz.
Rwandan Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Initiative
Support the Rwandan Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Initiative
With approximately 7.8 million individuals under the age of 25 making up 60% of Rwanda’s 13 million population, the country is rich with youthful energy and untapped potential. CIMPAD’s Rwandan Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Initiative aims to harness this talent by supporting startups and small businesses that can become vital drivers of employment. Your investment in entrepreneurship today will help create much-needed jobs in a nation where youth unemployment remains high, empowering the next generation of Rwandan innovators.
CIMPAD is dedicated to helping young people build their future, but we can’t do it without you. Click the ‘Donate’ button to make a difference and support this growing initiative!
Dr. Harvey L. White Legacy Fellowship Awards Program
The Dr. Harvey L. White Legacy Group will support the participation of five (5) students in the Consortium for International Management Policy and Development (CIMPAD) 14th International Conference in Luanda, Angola, June 17-19, 2026. Three of the students receiving the Fellowship Awards will be from universities where Dr. White spent most of his career (North Carolina Central University, Southern University-Baton Rouge, and the University of Pittsburgh). Two of the Legacy Fellows may be from other institutions.
The Awards may cover up to 75% of the students’ expenses for the Conference. The students and or their universities must cover the remaining costs. Under extenuating circumstances, a student may petition the Awards Program for additional support.
Dr. Harvey L. White Legacy Fund
The mission of the Dr. Harvey L. White Legacy Fund is to facilitate career development opportunities for students and young professionals by providing support for a diverse range of initiatives. These include participation in both domestic and international conferences, engagement in development projects in Africa, and involvement in diaspora-related activities.
The primary goal of the fund is to honor Dr. White’s legacy of fostering growth and development opportunities for his students and mentees. Additionally, the fund serves as a platform for individuals who have benefited from Dr. White’s guidance and to continue his legacy by contributing resources to empower future generations of students and young scholars to achieve their career aspirations.
