INTRODUCTION

We are living through a time of profound transformation. The global economic center of gravity is shifting from the traditional Atlantic axis toward emerging power centers in the East and the Global South. This transition is reshaping the international order, disrupting supply chains, fueling inflation, accelerating climate shocks, and amplifying both regional conflicts and humanitarian crises.

In this context of uncertainty and opportunity, visionary leadership, ethical governance, and alternative economic paradigms rooted in justice have never been more essential. The Africa Islamic Economic Forum (AFRIEF) is committed to advancing these principles through thought leadership, capacity-building, and strategic dialogue.

The AFRIEF Summer School—conducted entirely online on Saturdays only—offers a flexible and inclusive platform for professionals, scholars, and emerging leaders to engage deeply with critical issues shaping the global economy through the lens of Islamic economics and finance.