GC University, Lahore Department of Economics

International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan

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Call for Papers for International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan 22-23 November 2012

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Department of Economics, GC University Lahore is organizing a two-day International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan from 22nd to 23rd of November 2012. It is my pleasure to invite you to take part in this event as a contributor. The objective of this conference is to provide a platform for academicians, experienced researchers, young scholars and practitioners to dialogue and exchange their ideas, on how to reach sustainable growth and development in Pakistan.

Indeed, the country is facing an increasing number of challenges which are jeopardizing its development and growth. These include public finance, energy crisis, education and health care, underground economy, competitiveness, political and cultural instability, poor water management, poor infrastructure, environmental degradation, poverty, social and economic inequality. All these aspects are a part of development which require the attention of researchers to provide recommendations to the policy makers in order to incentivize growth.

Sustainable development requires a well-thought development strategy at local, provincial and national level. A good set of empowered and efficient institutions is equally important and is part of the entire process. The role of government, private sector, SMEs and small individual entrepreneurs, NGOs and international donors has to be (re)defined.

The papers submitted for the conference should focus on Pakistan. They can be Pakistancentered, be a comparative study or case studies from other developing countries with lessons to be learnt for Pakistan. Papers containing applied statistics and/or quantitative approach are welcome. Papers to be submitted should preferably fall under one of the following categories:

1 3 5 7 9

Historical perspectives and legacies Environment, management energy and water

2 4 6 8

Human Capital, health and education NGOs, community institution Role and limits of Institutions and MNCs and informal

Institutions, Corporate governance Corruption and National Economy International trade

International

Industrialization process in sustainable development

10 Foreign Aid 12 Globalization, institutions and Pakistan

11 Poverty and income inequality

GC University, Lahore Department of Economics

International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan
Important dates: Submission of abstracts: Confirmation of successful abstracts: Submission of full length papers: Commencement of the conference: 16th September 2012 24th September 2012 15th November 2012 22nd November 2012

The registration form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9hekw0ZGJpSDczMlF1TVBmNlp0 TlE6MQ The details of the conference are available at the website of the conference

http://www.gcu.edu.pk/Conferences/Econ/Index.htm. Any further queries in this regard can be addressed to the department at the following email address or via phone at the following numbers. Please feel free to contact us with regards to any questions that you may have. Email Address Department of Economics econ@gcu.edu.pk Contact Number 042-111-000-010 Ext. 280

We look forward to your participation and your kind contribution towards making this conference a success. Warm regards,

Asif Saeed Chairman Department of Economics Principal Organizer ICIGDP 2012

Dr. Haider Mahmood Assistant Professor Secretary ICIGDP 2012