Second International Conference on Sustainable Development in Contemporary World: Priorities, Challenges and Prospects

October 4-6, 2022 Organized by Department of Economics, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi in collaboration with World Bank

Call of Papers

The quest for sustainable development has gained momentum since the introduction of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Second International Conference on 'Sustainable Development in Contemporary World: Priorities, Challenges and Prospects',organized by the Department of Economics, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) in collaboration with the World Bank, to be held on 4-6 October, 2022 invites researchers to share their valuable work pertaining to the issue of sustainable development in national as well as the global contexts.

The themes & sub-themes for the conference are:

Economy

  • Economic crises, conflict and governance
  • Tapping domestic and international financial resources for economic development
  • Economic institutions and development.
  • Public-private partnership and sustainable development goals
  • Macroeconomic instabilities and demand management policies: Role of Central Bank
  • Governance and public policy for inclusive growth
  • Critical appraisal of localizing SDGs agenda
  • Globalization, E-commerce and international political economy post Pandemic

Society

  • Household vulnerability and societal resilience during Pandemic
  • Shock responsive Social Protection Programs: South Asia
  • Heath, education and gender inequalities post Covid-19
  • Tolerance, peace, political and/or social conflict
  • Subjective wellbeing, quality of life and happiness
  • Urbanization, migration and demographic transition: Sustainable solutions
  • Social institutions and sustainable societies
  • Social policy dynamics during Covid-19

Environment

  • Implications of going green
  • Urbanization and Sustainable cities
  • Biodiversity and alternative sources of energy
  • Environmental regulations and policy integration
  • Climate change: implications, adaptations and mitigation
  • Pakistan’s climate change priorities
  • COP26 and the way ahead
  • Environmental challenges amid Covid-19

We invite original research papers for the conference based on (but not limited to) the specified sub-themes.
Abstract Submission Form Link: https://forms.gle/mbnwszpYs72sbX6n7
Registration Link for Participants: https://forms.gle/aTsQ8RBisgWWJthP6

Dates to Remember:
Deadline for Abstract Submission: May 31, 2022
Decision of Abstract Approval: June 15, 2022
Deadline for Paper Submission: July 20, 2022
Registration Deadline (presenters): August 10, 2022
Registration Deadline (participants): August 30, 2022

Registration Fee Details:
Acct Title: FJWU Training, Workshop & Conference
Acct Number: 0039023097510000
IBAN: PK02FWOM
First Women Bank Ltd, FJWU Branch, Rawalpindi
Participants Fee: Rs. 1000/-
Presenters Fee (FJWU): Rs. 1500/-
Presenters Fee (outside FJWU): Rs. 2500/-
  • Presenters are to submit fee upon acceptance of Abstract along with full paper as per the given deadlines.
  • Any co-author(s) who wishes to accompany the presenter have to register as participant(s).
  • Selective quality papers will be published in HEC recognized Journal(s), after review process as per respective journal(s) policy. The rest of the papers will be published in Working Paper Series-Volume 2 of Department of Economics, FJWU.

    See https://wpseco.fjwu.edu.pk for further details.

  • Fees cover certificates, lunch, working tea and stationery.

Venue: Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Conference Coordinator:
Dr. Bushra Yasmin
Department of Economics
Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Contact #: +92 51 9292914 & +92 33 77441010 (Mr. Hamad Manzoor)
Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk

For further queries email us at eco.conference@fjwu.edu.pk

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