The Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA), in collaboration with the journal Regional Science Policy &The Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA), in collaboration with the journal Regional Science Policy &Practice, the Regional Science Association International (RSAI), and the Department of Construction Economics andManagement at the University of Cape Town, announces the
3rd Southern Africa Regional Science Association Annual Conference
Rethinking the Regional Development Opportunities and Challenges in Southern Africa
10-12 September 2025, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Conference Themes
The conference will specifically focus on how rapid urbanisation in Southern Africa has created a range of development opportunities and challenges. The conference seeks to address a broad range of themes that include but are not limited to the following:
- Urban and Economic Resilience
- Urbanisation and City Growth Processes
- Housing Development (Affordable & Low-Cost Housing)
- Smart Cities Planning and Sustainability
- Sustainable Urban Development and Management
- Urban Infrastructure
- Urban Agriculture & Food Systems
- Climate Change Resilience and Adaptability
- Regional Migration and Urban Development
- Urban Crime and Safety
- Poverty, Inequality and Informality
- Transportation and Mobility in Urban Areas
Key dates
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 January 2025
Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 28 February 2025
Submission of Full Papers: 30 April 2025
Notification of full paper acceptance: 30 June 2025
Resubmission of revised papers: 30 July 2025
The following deadlines apply for non-refereed papers and abstracts:
Submission: 30 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 4 August 2025
Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 28 February 2025
Submission of Full Papers: 30 April 2025
Notification of full paper acceptance: 30 June 2025
Resubmission of revised papers: 30 July 2025
The following deadlines apply for non-refereed papers and abstracts:
Submission: 30 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 4 August 2025
More info at: https://sarsa2025.weebly.com/