ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Call for Papers
Alternative Finance, Social Economy
& Inclusive Development
CONFERENCE THEME
About the Conference
The conference will explore how institutions, inclusive financial systems, and the social economy drive social value creation and community development. Bringing together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, the event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue on the mechanisms that sustain positive developmental and societal outcomes across diverse global contexts.
We welcome theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented contributions covering alternative finance (microfinance, FinTech, impact investing), social entrepreneurship, and enabling policy frameworks.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
Areas of Interest
Contributions invited across three thematic areas.
Alternative, Inclusive & Social Finance
- Microfinance and financial inclusion
- Social finance, impact investing, and blended finance
- Alternative financial models and institutions
- FinTech and digital solutions for inclusion
Social Entrepreneurship, Economy & Impact
- Social entrepreneurship and social business models
- Social innovation and social value creation
- Community development, empowerment, and inclusion
- Social impact measurement and development outcomes
Institutions & Enabling Environments
- Regulatory frameworks for inclusive finance
- Ecosystem support for social economy organisations
- Governance, partnerships, and institutional innovation
- Public policy and inclusive development
HOW TO SUBMIT
Submission Guidelines
Interested authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of maximum 1,000 words by 30th September 2026.
Selected papers may be considered for publication in special issues and other publication initiatives associated with the conference themes. Further information will be provided following the conference.
Extended abstract - max. 1000 words
Free to submit - open to all researchers
info@fondazioneyunus.it
PEOPLE
Organising & Scientific Committee
Organising Committee
University of Bologna
Andi Duqi Β· Francesco Savoia
Alessandra Cavallo Β· Eleonora Grassi Β· Francesca Regoli
Scientific Committee
University of Agder
Prince Baah-Peprah
University of Sarajevo
Tea MiokoviΔ PoliΔ Β· Almir PeΕ‘tek
University of Elbasan
Bederiana Shyti
University of Bologna
Andi Duqi · Francesco Savoia · Alessandra Cavallo · Daniela Bolzani · Magalì Fia · Federica Bandini · Eleonora Grassi
SHARE YOUR RESEARCH
Ready to Submit?
Submit your extended abstract by 30 September 2026.
No submission fee. In-person conference in Bologna on 11 December 2026.