2026 International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD)
1. Introduction
Thank you for participating in the 2026 International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD), hosted by NWU Business School in collaboration with the University of Kigali (Rwanda), the University of Fort Hare (South Africa), Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa), and KCA University (Kenya).
As part of NWU Business School’s commitment to responsible management education, sustainability integration, and continuous quality improvement, we are conducting this short survey to assess the academic, societal, and ecosystem impact of the conference.
A summary of findings will inform future conferences and may be shared with partner institutions to support collective learning and enhanced impact.
This survey takes approximately 5-7 minutes.
2. SECTION A: Participant Profile & Reach
(Stakeholder Mapping & International Engagement)
2.1 Which sector best describes you?
Other
2.2 Your primary area of expertise:
Development Studies
3. SECTION B: Academic & Intellectual Impact
(Research Relevance & Knowledge Transfer)
3.2 The research presented demonstrated relevance to real-world societal, economic, or environmental challenges.
3.3 The conference strengthened the link between academic research and practical application.
4. SECTION C: Responsible Leadership & Sustainability Impact
(SDGs, Governance, Ethics & Inclusive Development)
4.1 The conference meaningfully addressed sustainable development challenges (e.g., SDGs, governance, climate resilience, inequality).
4.2 The discussions promoted responsible, ethical, and inclusive leadership thinking.
4.3 The event contributed to advancing sustainability, governance, and development discourse at national, continental or global levels.
4.4 The conference reflected African-led innovation and indigenous knowledge perspectives in sustainability discourse.
5. SECTION D: Engagement & Ecosystem Impact
(Collaboration, Corporate & Policy Engagement)
5.1 The conference facilitated meaningful engagement between academia, industry, policymakers, and development actors.
5.2. I established new professional connections that may lead to collaboration
If yes, collaboration type (select all that apply):
5.4. The conference strengthened my perception of NWU Business School as a credible partner in sustainability and governance research.
6. SECTION E: Internationalisation & Knowledge Exchange
(Global Engagement & Diversity of Perspectives)
6.1 The conference demonstrated meaningful international engagement and cross-border knowledge exchange.
6.2 The diversity of perspectives enhanced the overall quality of discussions.
7. SECTION F: Overall Impact & Continuous Improvement
(Quality Enhancement & Future Development)
7.1 Overall, how would you rate the impact of this conference?
7.2 What was the most impactful aspect of the conference?
7.3 What could strengthen the academic, societal, or sustainability impact of future conferences?
7.4 Would you recommend this conference to colleagues or peers?
7.5 Any additional comments or suggestions?