Addressing Environmental Sustainability in Africa: An International Business Perspective

Submit your manuscript to the Special Issue of the Africa Journal of Management

04 Feb 2025

Submit your manuscript to the Africa Journal of Management for the special issue: 'Addressing Environmental Sustainability in Africa: An International Business Perspective.’

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • What policy reforms are necessary to facilitate the creation of a supportive local and international ecosystem for sustainable business in Africa? What role can MNEs play in implementing these policies?
  • How do international trade policies affect environmental sustainability and societal welfare in Africa? What is the role of regional and international organisations in these dynamics?
  • How can MNEs effectively address environmental sustainability challenges and leverage opportunities presented by Africa's unique economic, cultural, and environmental landscape in their sustainability practices?
  • How do inclusive international business and management strategies prioritising local community needs and environmental conservation contribute to sustainable business practices and policies in Africa?
  • What role do international business and technological partnerships play in advancing innovations in environmental sustainability in Africa?
  • What market and nonmarket mechanisms should be implemented to ensure that MNCs' sustainability governance practices are transparent and accountable to the stakeholders they impact in Africa?
  • What role do pan-African and foreign MNEs play in multi-stakeholder partnerships aimed at environmentally sustainable growth in Africa, and what are the best practices for their involvement?
  • How can disruptive international business and management research address the unique challenges in Africa in achieving sustainable growth?

Manuscript submission deadline: 15 September 2025

Instruction for authors and more information HERE

Special Issue Editor(s)

Dr Dev K (Roshan) Boojihawon, Associate Professor of Strategy & International Business, University of Birmingham [email protected]
Professor Lilac Nachum, Professor of International Business, Leeds University Business School & Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi [email protected]
Professor Pervez Ghauri, Professor of International Business, University of Birmingham [email protected]
Professor Tony Fang, Professor of Business Administration, Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University [email protected]