This special issue examines how supply chains can advance sustainable development across Africa by integrating resilience, inclusivity, and digital innovation. The focus encompasses strategies to manage disruptions in volatile environments, approaches to include SMEs and local communities in value chains, and the application of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies to enhance efficiency and transparency.
The issue welcomes rigorous, peer-reviewed contributions from academics, practitioners, and policymakers addressing digital transformation, risk management, sustainability, and sector-specific applications in healthcare and agribusiness. The goal is to develop equitable, robust supply chain systems that support Africa's sustainable development objectives.