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NBER: Call for papers and proposals for ABCDE in Stockholm May 30 - June 2, 2010
Call for papers and proposals for ABCDE in Stockholm May 30 - June 2, 2010
NBER colleagues--
Each year the World Bank organizes the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), which is one of the world's best known series of conferences for the presentation of new knowledge on development. This year's ABCDE will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 30 - June 2, 2010. The overall theme of the conference is: Development Challenges in a Post-crisis World. Plenary session themes include: Commons and the Environment/Green Growth; Thinking on Current Debates on Development Strategy; Fragile States/Political Economy; Measuring Welfare/GDP (happiness); and Social Issues/Human Development/Safety Nets. Parallel session topics can be complementary to the main themes of the conference; however they can also be freestanding - covering current important development issues.
We are inviting individuals and institutions to submit a proposal(s) for Parallel Sessions at ABCDE Sweden. While development of the proposals would be in the organizer's hands, we would like to bring a diverse range of views on current development challenges to the conference. Thus, participants can engage in debate and the exchange of new ideas and different perspectives. Session organizers may want to consider issues of particular relevance to their region or areas of ongoing research, as well as what is important for future policy.
Parallel sessions will be fully funded by the Government of Sweden (facilities, travel, accommodation, and meals for up to 3 speakers/discussants per parallel session).
Please find attached the proposal form. The deadline for the submission of proposals is Friday, January 29, 2010. The proposals will be reviewed by the ABCDE Steering Committee and the organizers of selected proposals will be notified no later than February 28, 2010. If you have any questions please contact Aehyung Kim (akim3@worldbank.org) or Leita Jones (Ljones2@worldbank.org). I also attach a draft agenda for your reference.
Thanks and regards,
Ann Harrison Director, Development Policy Development Economics (Room # MC-4-321) The World Bank 1818 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20433 Phone: 202-473-1418 Internet: aharrison2@worldbank.org
Received on Sat Dec 26 2009 - 17:54:50 EST
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