_{The International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD), has held 20 biennial meetings on five continents, ten in Europe, five in North America, one in Australia, one in South America, and two in Asia since 1971. ISSBD has more than 1,100 members in 60 countries. Its main objective is to promote scientific research of human development throughout the life-span.}

_{UNZA will host Africa’s first ISSBD Congress}

_{This conference will provide educators, researchers and individuals the opportunity to learn more about studying human development.}

_{The scientific programme comprises a set of 21 invited lectures by internationally renowned scientists based in 11 countries (Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, India, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, UK and USA), 70 symposia and 350 poster presentations.}

_{CONTENT AREAS:
A Genetics, evolution, neuroscience
B Culture, socio-economic & political context
C Infant development
D Language, literacy & schooling
E Middle childhood, cognitive
F Emotional, social, moral
G Vulnerability and protective factors
H Lifespan
I Theoretical & methodological}