Special Interest Groups
AFAS's specialist groups are central to our vision to connect our membership and their communities to pursue excellence in African Studies. Each SIG is led by dedicated Chairs and supports focused dialogue, research, teaching and practice.
Interested in getting involved? Each SIG hosts activities and events designed to support and enrich its membership. Contact the relevant Chair or AFAS directly to participate in a SIG community.
Human Resource Management
A platform for discussing HRM practices within African contexts, fostering dialogue on employment relations, workforce development, and cultural dimensions of HRM.
Dr Emeka Oruh
Dr Opeyemi Titus
International Business & Management
Encouraging collaboration and debate on global strategy, internationalisation, and cross-cultural management, linking academic research with policy and industry engagement.
Dr Adeniyi Olarewaju
Dr Ayodeji Bamidele Owoeye
Research Methodology
A space for scholars to explore methodological approaches relevant to African research, supporting capacity-building and the dissemination of innovative research methods.
Dr Ahmed Beloucif
Winifred Ogochukwu Aina
Organisational Behaviour
Promoting dialogue around the behaviours, values, and practices shaping African organisations, examining leadership, motivation, team dynamics, and organisational culture.
Dr Ijeoma Okpanum
Dr Ijeoma G. Ukeni
Leadership
Focusing on leadership practices across diverse African contexts, fostering the exchange of ideas on indigenous leadership, ethics, and transformational approaches.
Dr Ibiyemi Omeihe
Dr Adebowale Samuel Adeshipo
Financial Management
Building knowledge on investment, financial systems, and inclusive finance, encouraging research that informs policy and supports practice across African economies.
Dr Ayodele Adetuyi
Dr Akinseye Olowu
Development Studies
Promoting interdisciplinary research on socio-economic development in Africa, engaging with themes such as governance, inequality, policy, and sustainability.
Dr Attahiru Abubakar
Dr Segun Bolarinwa
Knowledge & Learning
Exploring knowledge production, learning processes, and educational systems within Africa, providing a forum for critical discussions on curriculum and pedagogy.
Dr Ercan Demirci
Technology & Innovation
Connecting researchers and practitioners to explore how technology can address developmental challenges and promote entrepreneurial ecosystems across Africa.
Dr Destina Ovuakporie
Dr Kazeem Oseni
Entrepreneurship
A forum for discussion, debate and dissemination on entrepreneurship-related issues, fostering interaction between academia, industry, and policymakers.
Dr Bridget Irene
Sustainability
Promoting the study and application of sustainable practices within African business and policy, encouraging collaborative work on environmental responsibility.
Dr Inyene Nkanta
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
A platform for researchers and practitioners to explore the design and management of operations and supply chains in African contexts.
Dr Olamide Olusegun
Gender
Focusing on gender equality and representation within African research, organisations, and society, supporting dialogue on intersectionality, inclusivity, and empowerment.
Dr Tabitha Sindani
Strategy
A space for academic and practitioner engagement on strategic thinking and organisational development in African contexts.
Dr Oluwasoye Mafimisebi
Marketing
A collaborative space for scholars and practitioners to explore marketing theory, practice, and innovation with relevance to African markets and global trends.
Dr Francis Achi
Dr Imowo Enang
Join a Special Interest Group
SIG membership is included with AFAS membership. To get involved with a specific group, contact the SIG Chair or reach out to us directly at info@academyforafricanstudies.org.