Istanbul Conference on Economics and Society (ISTCES) 2025: Pathways to inclusive growth: Overcoming challenges in emerging and developing African countries: 24-26 September 2025, book of proceedings

Abstract

These proceedings compile papers presented at the Istanbul Conference on Economics and Society (ISTCES) 2025, held under the theme "Pathways to Inclusive Growth: Overcoming Challenges in Emerging and Developing African Countries." Held at Ibn Haldun University from September 24-26, 2025, the conference examined key issues related to economic growth, inclusiveness, institutional structures, inequality, and sustainable development, with a primary focus on African economies. The contributions included in this volume engage with current debates in economics and the social sciences through a variety of country cases and analytical approaches. This volume aims to contribute to the literature by presenting both theoretical perspectives and empirical research on inclusive growth and development policies. Bringing together studies that employ diverse methods and frameworks, it serves as a current and comparative reference for researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in development economics and related fields.