Call for Papers
The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Hasanuddin University invites scholars, practitioners and graduate students to submit papers to be presented in the 12th IRSA International Conference. The conference will be held in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on 2–3 June 2014 and theme of the conference is Political Economy of Regional Development in Indonesia.
Potential topics to be discussed in this conference include, but are not limited to:
political economy and governance of regional development
public policy, regional and urban planning and regional development
urban, agriculture and rural development
poverty, inequality and inter-regional disparities,
housing, education, transportation and other regional infrastructures issues
regional/international trade, finance and inflation
spatial modelling and simulation.
Extended paper abstract of about 300-500 words should be submitted online via http://www.makassar2014.irsa-indonesia.org/. Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, and potential contribution to knowledge. Please provide keywords and JEL number. Abstract should be in English, as also the full paper.
Important deadlines:
□ Abstract submission deadline : February 15, 2014
□ Abstract acceptance notification : March 15, 2014
□ Early bird registration deadline : March 30, 2014
□ Full Paper submission deadline : April 15, 2014
□ Paper Presenter Registration Due : April 30, 2014
□ Conference date : June 2-3, 2014
The conference will have four prominent scholars and experienced practitioners as keynote speakers. Among others are Prof. Anne Booth, Prof. Iwan Jaya Azis, Prof. Ari Kuncoro and Prof. Armida Alisjahbana. Paper sessions are seminar-style with a discussant for each paper and ample time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.
Conference Secretariat:
Faculty of Economics, Hasanuddin University
Kampus Unhas Tamalanrea Km. 10
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Phone/Fax: +62-411-587128
Email: makassar2014@irsa-indonesia.org
Contact Person:
Irdam Ferdiansyah, SE, M.Si. (Secretary); Email: irdamferdiansyah@yahoo.com
Dr. Abd Hamid Paddu (Chairman); E-mail: hamidpaddu@yahoo.com
