Rural Africa Development Conference (RADeC)
Shaping the Future of Rural Development in Africa...
The Rural Africa Development Conference (RADeC) is our annual flagship event that brings together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, community representatives, and development partners to share innovations, build strategic partnerships, and collectively shape the rural development agenda across Africa.
RADeC originally started as the Young Rural Developers Summit (YORDS) but was re-envisioned following an independent sustainability assessment report.
RADeC serves as a vital platform for diverse stakeholders to:
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Bridge Practice and Research: Connect evidence with implementation
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Shape Policy Agendas: Influence rural development priorities and approaches
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Share Innovations: Showcase successful approaches and emerging solutions in rural development
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Amplify Rural Voices: Ensure community perspectives guide development discourse
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Catalyze Collective Action: Mobilize coordinated responses to shared challenges
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Build Partnerships: Connect organizations and individuals for impactful collaboration
RADeC serves as a vital platform for diverse stakeholders to:
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Share Innovations: Showcase successful approaches and emerging solutions in rural development
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Build Partnerships: Connect organizations and individuals for impactful collaboration
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Shape Policy Agendas: Influence rural development priorities and approaches
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Amplify Rural Voices: Ensure community perspectives guide development discourse
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Bridge Practice and Research: Connect evidence with implementation
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Catalyze Collective Action: Mobilize coordinated responses to shared challenges
RADeC welcomes diverse participants including:
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Rural development practitioners
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Policymakers and government officials
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Researchers, academics, and students
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Community leaders and representatives
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Private sector stakeholders
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Donor organizations and funders
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Media professionals
Share your innovations, research findings, or case studies through:
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Research paper presentations
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Case study showcases
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Innovation demonstrations
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Poster presentations
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Workshop facilitation
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Next Call for Proposals: TBA
RADeC welcomes diverse participants including:
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Rural development practitioners
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Policymakers and government officials
-
Researchers, academics, and students
-
Community leaders and representatives
-
Private sector stakeholders
-
Donor organizations and funders
-
Media professionals
Share your innovations, research findings, or case studies through:
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Research paper presentations
-
Poster presentations
-
Case study showcases
-
Innovation demonstrations
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Workshop facilitation
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Panel Discussions
RADeC Fellowship
The RADeC Fellowship supports participation by emerging rural development leaders, community representatives, students and early-career researchers who would otherwise be unable to attend:
Community Leaders
Full sponsorship for rural community representatives
Support for early-career practitioners and students
Enabling participation from African research institutions
Fellows receive conference registration, travel support, accommodation, and participate in special networking and mentorship activities.
Application Period for Fellowships: TBA
Applications for the RADeC Fellowship Program are open to all eligible candidates. However, members of the African Rural Development Network (ARDN) and individuals from affiliated institutions will receive priority consideration during the selection process.
RADeC 2025
Building Resilient Rural Futures
Theme: Resilient Rural Futures: Climate Adaptation, Digital Transformation, and Inclusive Economies
Photo Gallery
Explore RADeC (formerly YORDS – Young Rural Developers Summit) through a collection of images, showcasing the essence of our gathering
