Deadline:2026-04-30

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Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Economies and Inclusive Growth

Guest Editors

Viviane Naimy

Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Notre Dame University-Louaize | Lebanon View More

Ahmad Aljarah

Cyprus International University | North Cyprus View More

Sustainable Economies & Inclusive Growth

ICSE 2026

International Conference on Sustainable Economies and Inclusive Growth

Date

June 11–12, 2026

Location

Notre Dame University–Louaize, Lebanon

Format

Online

Organized By

FBAE, NDU & Northeastern University

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About

About the ICSE Conference

The International Conference on Sustainable Economies and Inclusive Growth (ICSE) is designed to bring together policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration on practical strategies for sustainable economic transformation.

Why Attend ICSE

If you're seeking to contribute to the future of economic development while expanding your academic network on a global scale, then this is the conference for you. Join leading scholars, practitioners, and changemakers exploring economies that are both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.

Conference Details

Held in partnership with Northeastern University, Boston, USA
Hosted by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (FBAE), Notre Dame University–Louaize
Official conference of the Journal of Sustainable Economies (JSE)

Topics

What Topics We Will Discuss

Six key domains shaping sustainable economies and inclusive growth

Economic Recovery & Resilience

Strategies for building social and economic resilience, especially in developing countries facing global challenges.

Green Finance & Impact Investing

Innovative financial mechanisms driving sustainable investment and environmental impact.

Agriculture & Food Security

Sustainable farming practices ensuring nutrition and food security worldwide.

Climate & Energy Transitions

Pathways to renewable energy and low-carbon economic transformation.

Digital Business Transformation

Digital entrepreneurship and technology-driven economic growth.

Education & Youth Empowerment

Building sustainable economies through skill development and youth engagement.

Keynote

Meet Our ICSE 2026 Keynote Speaker

Sir Oliver D. Hart

2016 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University, United States

Leadership

Meet Our ICSE 2026 Conference Chairs

Ahmad Aljarah

Cyprus International University, North Cyprus

Viviane Naimy

Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Notre Dame University–Louaize, Lebanon

Leadership

Meet Our ICSE 2026 Co-Chairs

Olivier Aptel

Dean & Director General, Paris School of Business, France

Maria Ivanova

Director, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs; Professor of Public Policy; Co-Director of the Popularization Center, Northeastern University, Boston, USA

José-Maria Montero

President of ASEPELT, University of Castilla-La Mancha at Toledo, Spain

Paul W. Chiou

Founding Director, MarkWells Lab for FinTech and Sustainable Finance, D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, United States

Muhammad Imran Qureshi

Newcastle University International Business School, United Kingdom; Founding Director of Connecting Asia

Abhilasha Singh

Dean of the College of Business Administration, American University in the Emirates, UAE

Yasean Tahat

Dean of the College of Business Administration, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

Milagros Dones Tacero

Director of the University Institute of Economics Francisco L. R. Klein-Gali, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

Julio A. Fidalgo

Executive President and Founder of Expoverdor Education, Spain

Enrique Box

Founder of Voicextel, Argentina

Dorota Witkowska

President of CESTRA, University of Lodz, Poland

Ademola Adenle

Founder of the Africa Sustainability Innovation Academy (ASI Academy), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Nigeria

Yochanan Shachmurove

Professor Emeritus, City University of New York and The City College of New York, USA

Emilio Porcu

Distinguished Professor, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Leader of the Climate Data Sciences research group

Derviş Kirikkaleli

Professor of Economics, Lebanon

Walter Leal

Distinguished "Euro-Professor," Chair of Climate Change Management, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

David Humphreys

President of the On Sustainability Research Network; Environmental Policy, the Open University, United Kingdom

Bill Cope

President of the Common Ground Research Networks, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

Seyed Alireza Athari

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ICSE is the Official Conference of

Journal of Sustainable Economies

The Journal of Sustainable Economies (JSE) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal serving global researchers dedicated to advancing sustainable economic growth. JSE highlights rigorous scholarship on how sustainable economic practices, policies, and innovations shape long-term prosperity.

Learn more about JSE

Recognition

Conference Awards

ICSE 2026 recognizes excellence and leadership through the following awards, announced at the Closing Session on June 12.

$1,600

In Total Awards

Award Categories

Eligible Submissions

Best Paper Award — $250

For the highest overall originality, rigor, and contribution to the field.

Outstanding Research Paper Award — $250

Recognizing exceptional depth and quality of research contribution.

Most Innovative Paper Award — $200

For originality, clarity of research design, and a creative methodological approach.

Best Applied & Practical Impact Paper Award — $200

For research with demonstrated real-world application and practical relevance to industry or policy.

Excellence in Research Contribution Award — $200

Recognizing sustained scholarly excellence and exceptional contributions to the field.

Publishing Partner

Luminous Insights

Accepted articles: 20 articles

Extended Abstract

Modeling the Diffusion of Interstate Cyber Conflict through Dyadic Spatial Relations

Eduardo Delso Muñoz, Gema Fernández-Avilés, María Cristina Sánchez Figueroa

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 07 Jul 26 |

Views: 127 CrossRef citations: 0

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Extended Abstract

The Evolving Role of the University in Providing Up-to-Date Sustainable Skills the Case of Florida Gulf Coast University

Carlotta Benedetti

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 07 Jul 26 |

Views: 77 CrossRef citations: 0

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Extended Abstract

Digital Capability, Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure, and Bank Profitability: Evidence from Lebanese Banks

Aseel Haidar, Oliver Hanna, Mariella Korkomaz

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 07 Jul 26 |

Views: 199 CrossRef citations: 0

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Environmental Performance, Market Risk, and Market Returns in Green Construction Companies

Elias Feghali, Viviane Naimy, Joey Abi Rizk, Ghazi Asmar

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 07 Jul 26 |

Views: 121 CrossRef citations: 0

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Green Energy Resources and Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Africa: Evidence from New Datasets

Yinka Sabuur Hammed

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 08 Jul 26 |

Views: 113 CrossRef citations: 0

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Public Debt and Economic Growth: The Moderating Role of Sustainability

Anna-Maria Kassis

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 08 Jul 26 |

Views: 198 CrossRef citations: 0

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Drivers of Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance in Middle East and North Africa Companies

Jessica Elie Abou Mrad, Ewan Bou Fakher

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 08 Jul 26 |

Views: 137 CrossRef citations: 0

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Higher Education for Sustainable Economies and Inclusive Growth: Evidence from Egypt

Randa El Bedawy

Pages: 1 - 2 | Published 08 Jul 26 |

Views: 124 CrossRef citations: 0

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