International Conference on Anti-Poverty and Regional Cooperation
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The 3rd Annual Conference of the Consortium for Western China Development Studies
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
August 22-23, 2006
Co-organizers
The Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development of the State Council
The Office for Western Region Development of the State Council
Sichuan Provincial Government
Chongqing Municipal Government
Sichuan University
The Consortium for Western China Development Studies
Co-sponsors
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The World Bank
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Chinese Economists Society (CES)
Sichuan University and Chengdu Municipal Government will co-host the International Conference on Anti-Poverty and Regional Cooperation on August 22-23, 2006 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
The Consortium for Western China Development Studies was established in Chengdu on December 11, 2003 by a number of universities and research institutions located in Western China with the support of the Office for Western China Development in the State Council of China. The Consortium is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering research cooperation among universities, research institutions, and government agencies to promote sustainable development in the western provinces. The goals of this conference are to share international experiences in poverty alleviation, enhance regional cooperation, and promote harmonious development of west China.
The organizers expect more than 200-300 participants from universities, research institutions, government agencies and business sectors within and outside of China to attend this conference. Many well-known economists from China, the U.S., Canada and other countries have been invited to participate. The conference is expected (1) to sign a Chengdu Statement for Enhancing International Anti-Poverty Cooperation; (2) to submit a proposal on Strengthening Regional Anti-Poverty Cooperation and Promoting Harmonious Development of West China; and (3) to publish a conference proceedings from selected papers presented at the conference.
The coverage of the conference will include, but not be limited to, the following topics:
- Sharing International Experience in Eradication of Poverty
- UN’s Role in Eradication of Poverty in the World
- Comparison of Poverty Alleviation and Development Patterns and Policies of South Asia and Other Countries
- Poverty Alleviation through Micro-credit Loads and Financial Policies in Poor Areas
- Optimization of Regional Industrial Structure and Anti-Poverty
- Technological Reform and Popularization in Poor Areas
- Development of Human Resource and Education in Poor Areas
- Hygiene, Public Health and Development in Poor Areas
- Women’s Role in Anti-poverty
- Comprehensive Performance Review of “Poverty Alleviation via Development”
- Policies for Protection of Ecological Environment and Elimination of Poverty for Farmers in Western Region
- Poverty Alleviation through Migration in Western China and Getting Rich through Relocation
- Poverty Issue Regarding Ethnic Minorities in Western China
- NGOs' Role in Poverty Alleviation
- Research on Epidemic Situation of AIDS and Drug Issue in Poor Areas
- Research on Poverty and Crime and Related Issues
Abstract Submission
Deadlines
April 15, 2006 - Deadline for abstracts
April 30, 2006 - Notification of paper acceptance
June 30, 2006 - Deadline for completed papers
Registration Fee for the Conference
Registration before May 15, 2006: US$60.00.
Registration after May 15, 2006: US$80.00.
Full-time student: US$30.00.
Please the payment payable to “Sichuan University”.
Contact Information:
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China:
Prof. Yiqian Wang / Minghong Yang
Inetitute of West China Development
P.O. Box 391
Sichuan University
Chengdu, 610065
P. R. China
TEL: 86-28-85401227
Email: westchina2006@umich.edu |
U.S.A.
Dr. Shuming Bao
China Data Center
University of Michigan
Suite 3630, 1080 S. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 U.S.A.
TEL: 734-647-9610
FAX: 734-763-0335
EMAIL: westchina2006@umich.edu |
