International Conference on 'Globalization, Governance & Sustainable Development' 8 December 2013

MDRF Academy of Politics & Governance, 4th Floor, Statesman House,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi --110001

About the conference

The conference aims at providing an inter-disciplinary forum for a candid discussion on the role and relationships between globalization, governance and sustainable development both from national and international perspectives.
This event would provide an independent platform for students, researchers, practitioners and professionals from the industry, academia, NGO Sector and Government to share their views on research and development around the dynamics of globalization.

This conference will not only open up new aspects of scholarly enquiry but will also put forward comprehensive solutions to the wider issues related to governance and sustainable development in the context of globalization.

Conference Publication
• Conference Proceedings (with ISBN) will include abstracts of all the papers selected for presentation in the conference. • About 10 papers presented in the conference will be published in 'Journal of Management & Public Policy' (www.jmpp.in) which is indexed in EBSCO (USA). • About 10 papers will be published in Review of Management which is indexed in EBSCO (USA) • About 10 papers will be published in Journal of Politics & Governance (a flagship quarterly publication of Academy of Politics & Governance)

Call for Papers

Abstract of not more than 200 words should be submitted on any of the following areas:
• Globalization or the Age of Transition
• Globalization, Law, Justice and Governance
• Information Technology and Governance
• Anti-globalization Movements and Governance
• Globalization, Gender and Sustainable Development
• Human rights and Neoliberal Globalization
• Globalization and Crisis of the Nation State
• Globalization and Sustainable Development
• Globalization and the Sustainability of Cities
• Global Terrorism and Governance
• Globalization and New Social Movements
• Globalization to Global Governance
• Globalization and Identity Politics
• Civil Society and Governance


Please note:
• The broad areas are indicative and you may submit papers even outside the listed areas where central theme of the research revolves around globalization.
• We welcome contributions from Masters Students, Research Scholars, Academicians, Policy Makers, Industry Representatives/Professionals, NGO Representatives, and Activists.
• Papers can deal with both theoretical and empirical aspects, implementation and case studies.
• Please send your abstract along with a brief profile to: [email protected] latest by 31 August 2013.
• Selected authors will be invited to submit their full papers by 8 November 2013.


Important Dates

• Last date for submission of abstracts: 31 August 2013 • Intimation of acceptance: 7 September 2013 • Last date for registration (without late fee): 15 October 2013 • Last date for registration (with late fee of Rs 500/-): 8 November, 2013 • Last date for submission of full papers: 8 November, 2013 • Last date for submission of revised papers (if needed): 20 November, 2013 • Conference date: 8 December, 2013

Contact Us

Makhan Saikia,
Conference Chair, APG-MDRF
Management Development Research Foundation
4th Floor, Statesman House Building
Connaught Place, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110001

E-mail: [email protected]