Tshwane University of Technology – Faculty of Economics and Finance Joins International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD) (TUT joins ICGSD)
In a landmark development for African academic collaboration on sustainability, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) – Faculty of Economics and Finance has officially joined the University of Kigali (Rwanda), the University of Fort Hare (South Africa), and North-West University Business School (South Africa) as a Non Founding- Member and Co-host of the International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD).
ICGSD Chairs’ committee during ICGSD 2025
The announcement was made by Dr. Ronald Kwena, who was nominated as the Interim Chair of the ICGSD Governing Board, following the successful inaugural ICGSD 2025, which was held in March at the Kigali Serena Hotel in Rwanda. The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, and business leaders from across the globe to explore pathways for inclusive, climate-conscious, and innovation-driven development on the African continent and beyond.
Dr Ronald Kwena, Chair ICGSD Governing Board
Dr. Kwena confirmed that the decision to bring TUT on board was made following the enthusiastic participation of Dr. Sindi Mokgopha from Tshwane University of Technology at the Kigali event. “Dr. Mokgopha’s engagement and TUT’s long-standing commitment to green innovation and applied research made it clear that the institution would bring critical value to the ICGSD platform,” said Dr. Kwena.
Dr. Sindi Mokgopha from Tshwane University of Technology – ) – Faculty of Economics and Finance
The inclusion of TUT as a co-host is expected to significantly expand the scope and impact of the ICGSD network, particularly in supporting youth-led green entrepreneurship, research commercialization, and regional knowledge exchange across Southern and East Africa.
As part of the strategic announcements, Dr. Kwena also shared that the ICGSD Committee of Chairs resolved that the next edition of the conference, ICGSD 2026, will be hosted by North-West University Business School and Chaired by Professor Joseph Lekunze, further cementing South Africa’s leading role in advancing sustainability discourse on the continent.
Prof Joseph Lekunze – Chair ICGSD 2026
The ICGSD is a pan-African academic and policy platform aimed at accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through partnerships, research, and action-oriented dialogue.
