IUA4DEV (Summer University for Africa’s Development) is a pan-African and international platform for dialogue, research, and action dedicated to promoting balanced and sustainable territorial development across Africa. It brings together researchers, policymakers, local authorities, civil society, and development partners to share knowledge and co-create solutions. Through conferences, workshops, and collaborative forums, IUA4DEV fosters innovation, inclusion, and governance transformation. The inaugural edition focuses on “Local Development in Africa: Actors, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sustainable Growth.”