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December 2, 2017

CALL FOR PAPERS – IRSA 2018

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Sebelas Maret University invite scholars, practitioners, and students to submit papers to be presented in the 14th IRSA International Conference. The theme of the conference is Strengthening Regional and Local Economy, and it will be held in Surakarta – also known as Solo, Central Java on 23-24 July 2018.

Potential topics to be discussed in the conference include, but not limited to:

Local business (including MSMEs) development and competitiveness,
Improving the effectiveness of regional growth centres,
Local government innovation, governance and business climate,
Green growth framework for local development,
Regional standard minimum services across Indonesia,
Local infrastructure, basic utilities and city management,
The role of village funds in developing physical and social infrastructure to enhance rural and periphery economy,
Local government budget and its impact on economy growth, human capital development, poverty alleviation and inequality,
Income inequalities and regional disparities,
Decentralization and sustainability,
Trade and regional development,
Macro and financial policies and local development.

Extended paper abstract of about 250-500 words should be submitted online via http://surakarta2018.irsa.or.id/abstract-submission/ by 1 April 2018.

Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, potential contributions, and keywords. Abstracts must be submitted in English, as also the full paper.

Paper sessions are seminar-style for each paper and ample time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.

September 11, 2017

IRSA 2018

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Sebelas Maret University will conduct in the 14th IRSA International Conference. The theme of the conference is Strengthening Regional and Local Economies, and it will be held in Surakarta (also known as Solo), Central Java on 23-⁠24 July 2018. All are welcome to participate.
Visit: http://surakarta2018.irsa.or.id/ for more information

December 30, 2016

Call for Papers – IRSA 2017

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Call for Papers
Maritime Infrastructure and Regional Development

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Sam Ratulangi University invites scholars, practitioners and graduate students to submit papers to be presented in the 6th IRSA International Institute. The theme of the conference is Maritime Infrastructure and Regional Development, and it will be held in Manado, North Sulawesi on 17-18 July 2017.

Potential topics to be discussed in this conference include, but are not limited to:

Eastern Indonesia Regional Development
Infrastructure Development and Financing Infrastructure Development
Logistic and Transportation
National and Regional Competitiveness
Public Private Partnership
Village Fund for Infrastructure

Political Economy and Governance of Regional Development
Financial Inclusion
Regional/International Trade, Public Finance, Investment and Inflation
Rural Development, Agriculture, Urban Issues, Rural-Urban Migration
Other Topics Related to Regional Science or Regional Developmen

Extended paper abstract of about 250-500 words should be submitted online via http://manado2017.irsa-indonesia.org/abstract-submission by 14 April 2017. Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, potential contribution to knowledge, and keywords. Abstracts must be submitted in English, as also the full paper.

Paper sessions are seminar-style for each paper and ample time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.

Important dates for conference:
□ Abstract submission open □ Abstract submission due □ Early bird registration open □ Abstract acceptance notification: □ Early bird registration due □ Full Paper submission due □ Paper presenter registration due □ Non presenter registration due □ Conference date	: Dec 30, 2016 : April 14, 2017 : May 1, 2017 : May 19, 2017 : June 2, 2017 : June 23, 2017 : June 25, 2017 : July 5, 2017 : July 17-18, 2017

December 15, 2015

Call for Papers – IRSA 2016

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Call for Papers
Demographic Change and Regional Development

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Brawijaya University invites scholars, practitioners and graduate students to submit papers to be presented in the 13th IRSA International Conference. The theme of the conference is Demographic Change and Regional Development, and it will be held in Malang, East Java, on 25-26 July, 2016.

Potential topics to be discussed in this conference include, but are not limited to:
Demographic Issues: Demographic Dividend, Ageing, Youth, Migration Health, Education and Human Capital Poverty, Inequality and Inter-regional disparities Rural development, Agriculture, Urban Issues, Rural-Urban Migration Regional labour market, human resources development, job creation, social security	Public policy, regional and urban planning and regional development Housing, transportation, communication and other regional infrastructures issues Regional/international trade, public finance, investment and inflation Political economy and governance of regional development Bureaucratic Reforms and Corruption

Extended paper abstract of about 250-500 words should be submitted online via https://www.conftool.com/irsa2016. Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, potential contribution to knowledge, and keywords. Abstract should be in English, as also the full paper.
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.

Important dates for conference:
□ Abstract submission open □ Abstract submission due □ Early bird registration open □ Abstract acceptance notification: □ Early bird registration due □ Full Paper submission due □ Paper presenter registration due □ Non presenter registration due □ Conference date	: Dec. 30, 2015 : April 15, 2016 : May 2, 2016 : May 20, 2016 : June 3, 2016 : Jule 24, 2016 : July 13, 2016 : July 13, 2016 : July 25-26, 2016